Family Health Articles - Food & Nutrition
Lunch Boxes to LoveKIWI brings you the basics of healthy lunches, plus a handy planning tool.
By Kirsten Henri
Not so long ago, a typical lunch box packed by Mom meant a slice of bologna sandwiched between two squares of squishy white bread, a chocolate-chip cookie and a carton of whole milk. We’re sure Mom packed that lunch with a whole lot of love, but it definitely wasn’t packed with a whole lot of nutrition!
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Cheers!Impress your guests when you entertain with fresh, organic beverages.
By Michael Green
This year, many of us will make sustainable choices when it comes to holiday celebrations: ethically raised meats, organic vegetables and fresh local ingredients. But what about organic drinks? Although rich, extravagant foods are the focal point of holiday parties, there is a wide range of organic and sustainable beverages available to elevate your next event.
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Food FrightWhen food allergies cause snacks to attack, ally with an allergist and arm yourself with life-saving information.
By Mary Talalay
Like many of his patients, Dr. Robert Wood, an allergist and chief of pediatric allergy and immunology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, has suffered from a severe peanut allergy since he was an infant. So he knows, firsthand, how hard certain allergies are to control. But even an allergist with allergies can make mistakes.
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Change Is on the MenuFrom fast-food joints to upscale eateries, restaurants across the country are embracing organic.
By Elizabeth Barker
It started in specialty health food stores and spread to grocery chains and home kitchens. Now the organic movement has arrived at restaurants throughout the country, which means you and your family can be healthy and satisfy their cravings at the same time. And you don't have to cook!
;"We shape the world with what we eat, and that includes the food choices we make while dining out," says Alberto Gonzalez, founder of GustOrganics (gustorganics.com), the first eatery in New York to be certified organic, and the first restaurant in the country to use 100% organic ingredients. “Organics aren’t just good for your health,” Gonzalez continues. “They’re good for future generations, since these foods do very little or no harm to the environment."
;"We shape the world with what we eat, and that includes the food choices we make while dining out," says Alberto Gonzalez, founder of GustOrganics (gustorganics.com), the first eatery in New York to be certified organic, and the first restaurant in the country to use 100% organic ingredients. "Organics aren't just good for your health," Gonzalez continues. "They're good for future generations, since these foods do very little or no harm to the environment."
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Playing the MarketLearn how to shop for local farmers' products like a pro.
By Jonathan Deutsch
Throughout the growing season, your local farmers’ market is the best place to find fresh, healthy produce, often picked within the last 24 hours. But if this outdoor shopping experience seems like an overwhelming bazaar with too many choices and intimidating, unusual foods, follow these tips from Chef John Schaefer, formerly of New York’s Irving Mill restaurant, to get the most out of your marlet.
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