Can Small Changes Make Big Differences?

Posted March 11th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

I can’t count the number of times I have watched a  nutrition segment on a TV show or read an article with dieting tips that suggested that by making one small dietary change, big things would happen. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Dear Mom, Your Services Are No Longer Required at My Bake Sale.”

Posted March 9th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Now, this is just plain silly! From the New York Times:

No Brownies at Bake Sales, but Doritos May Be O.K.

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The Low Down on Sweeteners

Posted March 4th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

We are constantly bombarded with information about all the different sweeteners on the market and what to avoid if possible. One of the most high-profile culprits of late is High Fructose Corn Syrup. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hazardous Hot Dogs

Posted February 25th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

When my children were toddlers and preschoolers, I remember the constant reminders from teachers and playgroups to never send your child to school with grapes or carrots as they often get lodged in a child’s throat and cause choking.   Read the rest of this entry »

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Tips On a Touchy Subject

Posted February 23rd, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Well, here I am again with some further thoughts on something with which I am very familiar…childhood obesity. Having been extremely overweight up until the age of 21, I have always been conscious of how I would deal with weight issues with my own children, especially if I had a daughter, which I did, and she is now about to turn 10.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Is Soda the New Tobacco?

Posted February 18th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

I’m not sure yet how I feel about this new proposed tax on sugared soda. We don’t drink any sugared soda at all at our house but we have been known to dabble in Diet Coke on occasion. Read the rest of this entry »

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Helpful Hint for Needle Phobes

Posted February 4th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Let’s face it, nobody likes getting injections or having blood taken. It’s just one of those necessary evils, and for some, more evil than for others. Read the rest of this entry »

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What You Need to Know About Eating Organic

Posted January 28th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Years ago, when the organic food movement first came into our consciousness, I pretty much ignored the whole thing. It wasn’t that I had anything against the idea, it was just that I really didn’t understand what organic meant…and I guess I never really bothered to find out. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Latest on BPA

Posted January 27th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

In December, I reached out to encourage all of you to let the FDA know that we want BPA banned from our food packaging. It seems as though they are listening. Take a look…

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Perhaps Opt For the Bottle Next Time….

Posted January 14th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

I sincerely debated whether or not to bring this article to your attention. I wasn’t sure if this was one of those instances where I would have preferred to remain ignorant. I would like to say that I just want all of you to be as informed as possible, but if I’m being honest, I think it just freaked me out and after all, misery loves company.

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