Articles tagged with: protein
Yesterday, we posed the question whether vegetarian is automatically healthy. ZisBoomBah’s nutritionist Lisa Lanzano, MS, RD warns parents not to assume going meatless is a foolproof way to feed your family healthy meals. What a mainly plant-based diet does achieve, though, is to encourage your kids (and you) to eat more fruit, vegetables and nutrient-rich legumes.
Do kids need meat to grow up healthy? Our nutrition expert
If made naturally with peanuts, salt and nothing else other than maybe natural additives for flavor then peanut butter is a great source of monounsaturated fat and protein. It boasts various vitamins and minerals and contains the antioxidant resveratol (that’s the one also found in red grapes, known for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving the flow of blood to the brain… you know, the one why we…
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…while keeping sane. Every. Single. Morning.
This is the first article in our 10-part series that drills down on each individual point in 10 Ways to Make Your Kid Fat. Stay tuned for more.
Your mom really was right when she said: You can’t learn on an empty stomach, child. A healthy kids’ breakfast each morning is essential for a successful…
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It’s a cold, dark winter day. The sun seems to have permanently moved to another part of the planet. You watch your child drag himself listlessly from room to room. We asked our nutritionist Lisa Lanzano, MS, RD what foods will boost kids’ energy. She says, when you fuel your child’s body with food on such a yucky weather day, it’s important you make them a meal that provides
From our sponsor the Colorado Beef Council
Delicious. Satisfying. Keeps me strong.
These words are often used to describe the protein-rich foods we love and that help fuel our active lifestyles. But not all protein sources are created equal. Animal proteins, such as lean meats, eggs and lowfat dairy products are complete high-quality proteins that contain all the essential amino acids, or building blocks, the body needs to stay healthy.…
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As a parent, you know right away, when your child has had a bad day at school. All it takes is one good look at her face, and you just know something is off – may it be an unkind remark from a classmate, a question from the teacher that made her nervous in front of the class or a lost sports game. It’s tough for you to drop everything…
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Did you know there are 29 cuts of beef that meet the government labeling guidelines for lean? Many are cuts you are probably already eating, such as flank steak, T-Bone steak, and sirloin steak. Download the 29 lean cuts wallet card from Beefitswhatsfordinner.com.
Beef contains a great amount of protein. The protein in beef helps you maintain a healthy metabolism,…
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There is an awful lot of information out there about the foods we eat. I know it is easy to get confused by all the information we receive about fat, sodium, fiber and all that other stuff. If adults are confused, explaining it to a child is going to be even more confusing. Luckily, I was asked to write a children’s book that would make these areas of nutrition more…
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Sent in by Jessica L.,
Being a mother of four, having a picky eater is a way of life. Someone is
always going through a phase of “I won’t eat that” or “I will only eat
this.” But my four-year-old daughter is our constant. She has refused
almost all sources of protein since she was an infant. So guess what I
obsess about? Yep, her protein. While we were eating breakfast last…
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are our energy providers. They are mainly found in foods like bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes and rice.
Protein
Your child’s growing body needs protein for nearly everything it does: to build muscles, make hair and skin, fight infections and provide oxygen to the blood. Meat, fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, and soy are all good sources of protein.
Fat
Fat is an important part of a…
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