Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that bans the toxic chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, from baby bottles and sippy cups, making California the eleventh state to restrict BPA in infant feeding products. The new law represents yet another step in the governmental and market movement away from this synthetic estrogen linked to…
National Whole Grains Month in September provides a timely opportunity for parents and caregivers to recalibrate what they send in their children’s lunches as they head back to school. Eating whole grains can help maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol, and help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases including Type 2 diabetes. Yet, 4…
Best Food for Your Baby & Toddler by Jeannette Bessinger and Tracee Yablon-Brenner –From First Foods to Meals Your Child Will Love aims at reversing the trend of childhood obesity by cultivating the baby’s palate to crave tasty/healthy foods. The recipes have all been child-tested and approved, and are eminently practical b/c they can be…
Hearts are the traditional symbol of Valentine’s Day. Action for Healthy Kids believes that this heart-filled holiday presents a perfect opportunity to teach children habits that will help keep their hearts healthy for life. Action for Healthy Kids works with schools and families to help children learn to eat right, be active every day and…