Here She Goes Again
I cannot help myself! When an article comes out about sports and energy drinks, I feel compelled to post. I promise to be objective and post the benefits of these drinks too, that is if any are ever discovered…
You Are What You Eat… And Apparently You Are Where You Live, Too
This Time Magazine article summarizes a series of studies released this week looking at childhood obesity. Well summarized and worth a read.
The Bitter Truth About Sugar
Most parents think that sodas represent the biggest sugar source in their kids’ diet. They don’t. Parents also think their kids consume more sugar out of the home than in the home. Wrong again. Read more about how our children become over-sweetened.
Fast Food Not Necessarily To Blame For Obesity
Obesity is related to what a person eats and how much that person eats but not necessarily to where a person eats. Fast food joints are bad for you, don’t get me wrong. But access to fast food doesn’t make a person fat. In fact, some studies show that fast food joints may be no worse than other restaurants…or even your own kitchen. The key is to make healthy choices everywhere you go, including the supermarket. Of course, often this is easier said than done.
Happy Begets Healthy
It’s hard to argue with a study of 40,000 families that measures happiness among tweens and teens. Here is evidence that when these kids treat their bodies better, they engage in fewer risk behaviors. What I find most amazing about this is that healthy nutrition and exercise choices become proxies for less drinking and smoking. Yet another reason to push the fresh fruits and veggies!
About Dr. Cara Natterson
CARA NATTERSON, MD is a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric consultant, media expert, and the author of several books on child health and parenting. Read more... BOOKS by Dr. Natterson
