Doctors, nurses, physical therapists and dietitians routinely hand out healthy medical advice that is often not followed by their patients. Noncompliance with medical instructions can be life threatening and could prevent a person from living a healthy, productive life. David Asch, MD believes we should be tapping into cost-free, social interactions with friends and relatives who … Read More
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Kindergarteners and first-graders who watched as little as one hour of TV a day were more likely to be overweight. A study of over 11,100 kindergarteners showed that most kids averaged 3.3 hours of TV a day. Think about that. This is the average, meaning 50% of the children watched more than 3 hours of TV … Read More
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Did you know? 76% of adult eating is not tied to a family meal. Moms are buying and stocking the kitchen with grab-and-go, 24/7 food choices that fit each family members preferences and schedules. This is too bad because family meals shape more than food habits. Eat together today. It is more important than you … Read More
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According to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) the cost of feeding an average family of 4 is up more than 30% in the last 10 years. The USDA estimates it costs $239 a week for a moderate food plan and $191 for a low-cost meal plan. A liberal food plan comes close to $300 a week. … Read More
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Eating as a family is more important than you think. What with work schedules, commuting, sports practices, and after-school activities, fewer and fewer families eat meals together these days. Sitting down to a homemade breakfast or coordinating schedules to eat dinner together seems like a relic of the past. If you provide good food choices … Read More
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