New Recommendations for Childhood Obesity: Are We Missing the Obvious?
If the only tool you give someone is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail. In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for evaluating and managing childhood obesity.[1] The public reaction has been shock and dismay because the AAP recommendations now include anti-obesity medicines for those as young as 12 and … Continued
Getting Involved in Transforming the SAD School Food Culture
It’s that time again—back to school and, for many, back-to-school food, too! Unfortunately, it’s the school food that makes many parents cringe. When we think of transforming school food, we may think of eliminating toaster pastries or decreasing the number of times pizza is served each week. Often, plant-powered kids pack a lunch, and their … Continued
I Don’t Think My Kids Will Eat That!
An excerpt from Rachael Brown’s forthcoming book, For Fork’s Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet.
Plant-Based Baby Formula: Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t an Option
The benefits of breastfeeding are indisputable. That’s why leading health organizations recommend women breastfeed exclusively for at least six months. However, breastfeeding is not always an option. Here’s what parents need to know about plant-based baby formula.
How to encourage children to adopt a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle
Knowing how and what to feed your child can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to raising your child on a plant-based diet.
Try It, You Just Might Like It! Introducing Kids to More Fruits & Veggies
For far too long, children in this community have been establishing lifelong habits and preferences that involve more processed foods and fewer fruits and vegetables; by encouraging them to try a variety of fruits and vegetables, and by increasing nutrition education in their classrooms, we hope to help establish lifelong habits of health instead.
Empowering Plant-Powered Girls in the Dominican Republic
Globalization and factory food production has deeply affected the health and well-being of many marginalized communities. The Mariposa DR Foundation is committed to developing life-long healthy habits and protecting the abundant natural resources the Dominican Republic has to offer.
Changing Nutrition Education in Elementary Schools
Amie Hamlin and the Coalition for Healthy School Food are on a mission to increase plant-based foods in Elementary Schools across New York.
Why Should We Focus on Children’s Nutrition?
Too often children’s nutrition doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This is why it’s important that changes.
Busting Nutrition Myths: How Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy for Children & Families
In the Center for Nutrition Studies’ upcoming Plant Forward Virtual Workshop Series, Dr. Shah will share her insights into how to make a whole food, plant-based diet sustainable for you and your family. Read more about her work and her most recent book, co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD. Nutrition can be a controversial topic. Doctors, … Continued
FamilyCook Productions Changes Eating Behavior and Lifestyle
For decades, our award-winning nutrition education curriculum has influenced hundreds of thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds.
How to Teach Children Plant-Based Cooking Skills
Teaching your children cooking skills requires a little extra effort and patience, but the benefits are manifold and long term: they will be willing to try more foods, they will eat healthier as children and into adulthood, they will feel like they are positively contributing to the household, and you make memories together that will last a lifetime.
The Plant-Based Milk Controversy & Why Cow’s Milk Should NOT Be Recommended for Children
There has been an influx of debate through media on plant-based milk and cow’s milk, especially when it comes to children. A whole food, plant-based diet is the best choice for healthy living and disease prevention in both children and adults.
KING Charter Schools to Become the First Plant-Based Public School
The future is plant-based and KING Charter Schools is working hard to make that a reality. KING aspires to be the first public plant-based school in the world.
Do Hormones in Dairy Negatively Affect Your Fertility?
The topic of hormones in our food is a hot button issue, and for good reason, as these ingested hormones can be deleterious to our health and fertility. However, dairy is often left out of this discussion when it should be the first food we examine.
Can You Have a Healthy Plant-Based Pregnancy?
There is a common misconception out there that in order to meet your nutrition requirements for pregnancy, animal products must be included in the diet. Read on to earn more about plant-based pregnancy.
7 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies
Most children don’t love to eat their veggies. Try these 7 tips to help your child eat more greens and vegetables.
Iron Deficiency Anemia – Causes, Diets, & Treatments
What is iron deficiency and what causes anemia? Learn about treatment options and potential side effects of iron replacement therapy.
Back to School: Plant-Based Tips & Recipes
Check out Chef Katie’s 3 tips to get back into a healthy school routine. These easy recipes will help you start the school year off right.
Smart Parent’s Guide to Why Kids Should Not Have Dairy Products
Why are parents so set on introducing dairy to their infants? Pediatricians have been taught that dairy is essential, but is it actually harmful to children’s health?
Healthy Children Begin With Healthy Parents – Food Choices Matter
Healthy families can produce healthy children. It is important to support our children’s health, one healthy meal at a time.
Baltimore Public School Implements Food Literacy For All Students
Food literacy education provides a positive solution to our nation’s health, education and environmental problems.
Formula feeding one’s baby is an individual’s choice. Before relying on, sugary substitutes, other mammals or powdered milk, consider breast milk.
From College Football Player to Inactive Life, Now a Fit Father
On Father’s Day and year round, former Georgia Tech running back inspires dads with tips to commit to a better life for their kids and the whole family.
