Back to School Nutrition - When kids Eat Well

Summer is out and school is in. 

When kids eat well, they perform well.

Study after study shows that kids who eat breakfast do better in school, and have better concentration and more energy. It is believed that due to the types of food often associated with the morning meal, children who eat breakfast are generally in better health overall, (Fiber in the form of cereals can help with weight control and has also been linked to lower cholesterol levels.) Breakfast is also an opportunity to feed your child bone building calcium and vitamin D. 

Food is Elementary© (FIE) is a unique and vibrant curriculum introduced into schools and communities that teach children about food, nutrition, culture, and healthy living. Teachers can learn more about this resource by visiting http://www.foodstudies.org/

Yours in health,

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80-20 Rule - Wrapping up Women's Health Month

May was not only the month that has been declared National Women’s Health Month but it is also the month in which we celebrate Mother’s Day. One mother that has the whole world watching and listening like E.F. Hutton is First Lady Michelle Obama. Recently on the popular late morning talk show The View, First Lady Obama discussed a topic she and I both are passionate about reducing obesity, particularly among children. http://abc.go.com/watch/the-view/SH559080/VD55206697/the-view-529

The world we live in is not our grandparent’s world - children and adults alike are bombarded with images of so many “foods” that promise to make the lives of busy adults more manageable and dietary choices more convenient. Convenience is killing and Mrs. Obama has committed to using the platform she has to promote a shift that encourages adults to embrace choosing the high road to health. No yo-yo diets or extreme measures, just simple meal make-overs and a little bit of hands in the dirt can forever change the health status of our world.

Reflecting on my work as a nutritionist over the last 25 years, I have lost count of the many times I have said to a client “If you do what you are supposed to do 80% of the time, you’ll have not need for guilt or worry the other 20% of the time.” You know – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Birthdays and office parties. Mrs. Obama and I agree that while the 80/20 rule requires planning and patience and commitment, it will surely lead to a healthier nation in the short and long-run.

For some the following to books will be a start, for others they will add variety to what should be your ever expanding library of tips and trick, menus and meal-makeovers that you will enjoy preparing and will have your family asking for more.

 

AS SEEN ON FOX2 TV HEALTHWORKS

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As seen on THE VIEW

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Yours in health,

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March - Celebrating Women and National Nutrition Month

In February we celebrated Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month. As February fades in our memory, March signals the end of winter, the beginning of spring and  a LEAP forward into the rest of 2012.  

March is a celebration of National Nutrition Month and Women’s History Month

National Nutrition Month keeps good nutrition in the spotlight. Given the poor state of health of many children and adults in the U.S., it’s time to get your plate in shape

 

THE CURE FOR CANCER CAN NOT BE FOUND UNDER THE MICROSCOPE.  IT’S ON THE DINNER PLATE.~ Dr. Paul Stitt, MD

Attend the FREE nutrition presentation  Wednesday, March 7, 2012  >  6 - 7:30pm

Eat to Live @ Detroit Public Library – Redford Branch http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/branch/redford

 

Ignite your spiritual passion & regain your health edge by learning how to do The Daniel Diet 

Saturday, March 10th (Movie &  A Light Meal) 10am - 1pm

Register by visiting http://springcleaning2012.eventbrite.com 

Through your dietary choices you automatically are choosing life or death

Detroit Area Agency on Aging presents it’s  6th Annual  

NUTRITION & FITNESS FAIR - Wednesday, March 14th

 Greater Grace Temple Conference Center

23500 West 7 Mile Rd - Detroit, Michigan 48219

 Celebrity Guest: Deena Centofanti

Fox 2 News Anchor/Health Reporter

Special Presentation by Dr. Velonda Thompson

 For more information and to register call: (313) 446-4444, ext. 5227 by March 7

Yours in health! - Dr. Velonda 313-354-1788 or drvelonda@gmail.com