My son came down with croup a few weeks back, and I was surprised to hear the pediatrician ask what outdoor activities we had planned for the remainder of the day*.  I was prepared to keep him bundled up in … Continue reading →

We mentioned reading that teens consume 34 teaspoons of sugar a day.  (Good grief, Charlie Brown; we’re cringing!)  Rachael Kettner-Thompson responded that her kids were good about steering clear of the sugar and drinking water, not soda.  That is one … Continue reading →

Summer was good to me – farmer’s markets, fruit stands, gardens….I’ve heard from some friends that wintertime seems to break their bank when it comes to eating healthy, and since this is a new change of lifestyle, I’m a little … Continue reading →

I’m sure this is a shocking statement: we tend to eat more fatty foods in the wintertime than in the summer. Well, yeah! It’s cold outside. I need more padding to keep me warm, right? In advance of the weather … Continue reading →

Sometimes late at night, I try to convince myself that Swedish Fish can’t possibly have more sugar than chocolate cake, and then I proceed to eat about 4 helpings of those addictive red creatures.  I know it’s hard to jump … Continue reading →