Happy Halloween! Halloween unofficially marks the beginning of the holiday season. And for anyone trying to watch his or her weight, the scariest part of Halloween is not ghosts and goblins but the Halloween candy. Sugar and mostly empty calories is what you get in Halloween treats! Before you reach into that candy bowl, check [...]
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Are my kids eating too much?
Let’s face it, today we live in a world where every meal is super-sized and eating the correct portion looks more like a snack. One-third of today’s children are overweight or obese, a statistic we hope will drop dramatically. Times have certainly changed over the last few decades as more homes have two parents working [...]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Post by Dr. Mary Jo Stine It’s a fact. Kid’s are getting fatter. One-third of children are now overweight or obese. How did this happen? Why worry about it? What can we do to fight this? The Pepsi Generation. Soft drinks have certainly contributed to the obesity epidemic. The typical can of soda contains 250 calories. [...]
6 tips to get through the fair without packing on the pounds
The fair is finally here and so are the thousands of calories that come along with it! From fried Oreos to cotton candy and corn dogs to pizza, it’s easy to indulge in some not-so-healthy treats and leave your stomach feeling sick. So before you head to the fair, read these six simple tips below [...]
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