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What's the Deal With All the Food Allergies?
If it seems like food allergies are everywhere these days, that's because they are. According to a new study from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies are on the rise, now affecting more than 3 million kids. Approximately one in every 26 children has one, as opposed to one in 29 in 1997.
Artificial Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity?
Fruity Loops, Fruity Pebbles, and other technicolor cereals could be bad for kids, and not just because of the sugar high. Turns out, the food dyes used to create such candylicious treats could be contributing to childhood hyperactivity and other behavior issues.
Last week, the Center for Science in the Public Interest began urging the Food and Drug Administration to outlaw eight artificial food dyes, citing three decades' worth of studies that suggest the artificial dyes could exacerbate kids' behavioral problems.
Get in Gear: InStep Quick N' Light Bike Trailer/Stroller
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of multi-tasking which is why I am loving this two in one bike trailer / stroller combo from InStep ( $149.99). What a great concept!
You can pack your little one into the trailer, bike to your destination - let's say your local farmer's market.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: My Baby
The transition to becoming a mom can really take a toll on your body, but you can bounce back and become a strong mom. Does your favorite excuse for NOT exercising involve being the parent of small children? Well here are some tips get you up and moving.
Kids Think Food Tastes Better With McDonald's Name
I just found out about this fascinating study led by Dr. Thomas Robinson, the director of the Center for Healthy Weight at Packard Children's Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics and of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Talk about serious credentials.
More Easy Ways to Keep Kids Trim This Summer
For some kids, summertime can provide a reason get out and get active, but for others it can mean more TV time, more access to snacks and time to be lazy. Don't let summertime lead to bulking up your kids, and yourself, by following these great tips from Amy Bohn, M.D., a family physician for the University of Michigan Health System:
- Stock up on healthy snacks. What you have in your kitchen influences the food choices your children make, both now and later in life.
Personal Trainer for Kids, A Good Idea?
A recent report from Newsweek points to a trend in parents hiring personal trainers for their kids. Some parents do it to help with weight loss, others to give their kid a leg up in sports or simply because they want to instill in their child a love of physical activity, but regardless of the reason, I am curious how you guys feel about it. So do you think it's a good idea for parents to hire a personal trainer for their kids?
Organic Clif ZBaR: For the Little Kid in You
Whether you have kids or not, I think you'll want to know about the Clif ZBaR. OK, so they're made for kids, but that doesn't mean someone over 30 can't enjoy one as well.
These bars are sweet and chewy and drizzled with chocolate, and are a great alternative to a candy bar.
Gabby Tells It Like It Is, Again
I am a big fan of Gabby Reece. Her blog on yahoo is informative and fun, but above all she tells it like it is.
She recently talked about how we adults should take tips from our kids this summer:
Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!!
Fitness Fixation helps you figure out which pain to work through and when to just ice like crazy. geeksugar is all about Wii these days. Check out her exercise comparison chart.More on FitSugar
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