10 Non-Candy Treats for Trick-or-Treaters

October 26th, 2015

Ok, it’s true, kids end up with insane amounts of candy for Halloween, and as Melanie said last week, depriving them of all that candy isn’t always best, but adding to it isn’t always best either. So here are some simple non candy ideas for your trick-or-treaters that are prepackaged & safe to handout.

1. Bubbles
2. Playdough
3. Mini Pumpkins
4. Creepy Halloween teeth
5. Glo-Sticks
6. Stickers
7. Novelty Toys (yo-yos, plastic spiders, plastic sunglasses, rubber ducks
8. Tangerines
9. Colorful Toothbrushes
10. Fun barrettes

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The Halloween Candy Dilemma By Melanie Starita

October 19th, 2015

Melanie is a mom herself & a former WIC dietitian. She is a great resource for child nutrition & provides an informative as well as a realistic look into the recommendations of a national child-feeding expert. Halloween candy…to eat or not to eat? That is the question. Holidays where food is a major component can […]

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Pumpkin Spice the Healthy Way by Jennifer Abernathy MS, RDN, CD

October 13th, 2015

  How can you tell when fall first arrives? Is it a slight chill in the air? Those first leaves turning to orange? The official date of Autumn Equinox? Or perhaps, if you’re like me, you know fall is upon us when the onslaught of pumpkin spice flavored everything hits the shelves. We saw our […]

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It’s Greek for Me! 5 Easy Ways to Add Greek Yogurt to Your Diet by Melodie Greenwood RDN, CD Clinical Dietitian

October 5th, 2015

If you’ve stepped foot in a grocery store recently you may have noticed the explosion of products in the yogurt section. Some stores even have an entire aisle dedicated to yogurt! A lot of this growth can be contributed to Greek yogurt. What makes Greek yogurt different from regular yogurt you might ask? Greek yogurt […]

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Meal Planning 101: Part 1

September 28th, 2015

Want to know how to make your life a bit easier and ensure your family eats healthy and delicious meals? 2 words…. meal planning! Meal planning may seem to be daunting, it may seem like it takes lots of time, and is difficult. But taking a few minutes to organize your meals for the week […]

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Expert Secrets: Mindless Eating

September 21st, 2015

In my mind, as a practicing registered dietitian nutritionist, eating off of smaller plates is one of the easier and most effective methods to reach health/nutrition goals. Being mindful helps us feel true hunger and satiety without being swayed by outside forces, at least not as often. You don’t have to totally change what you […]

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Finding Enjoyment in Physical Activity

September 14th, 2015

Enjoyment is huge! Enjoyment is why we do many things in life, and why we don’t do others. Unfortunately, for many, there simply isn’t any enjoyment in increasing your physical activity. This is a major bummer. Mostly because we all know the major health benefits of exercise. I’m not talking about the benefits of looking […]

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Fun and Healthy Recipes for Football Season

September 7th, 2015

College football season is now in full swing! In many households, game days are either spend outside tailgating & watching or in the living room. Either way, you’re more likely to not be moving around much (except for the occasional jumping when a big play is made) and you’re both drinking & eating lots of […]

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Kids Eat Right, even when they’re picky

August 30th, 2015

Picky eaters. Every parent runs into this problem at some point (or points) while their children grow up. This stage may last a few days, months, or even years. Parents worry about their children’s pickiness and whether or not they’re getting the important nutrients and energy they need to grow, learn, and well just be […]

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Healthy eating tips for kids: Breakfast

August 17th, 2015

Odds are that school has already started, and in just a few short weeks Utah kids will all be back to the learning grindstone. What typically comes with the initiation of another school year is a lot of business and long days for your kids! Packed days can go both ways: kids can again be […]

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