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Feeding Our Children – What Are We Worried About?

I remember when my kids were little and how I fussed over feeding them healthy foods.  They did like a good variety of foods and were happy eaters, but I was always worried about something.  Were they eating enough, were they growing properly, were their brains developing?  I don’t think I am alone in experiencing [...]

Childhood Obesity on the Rise in NH and US

Despite the efforts of educators and health practitioners to educate children about healthy eating, the overall health of our children continues to decline. Incidences of obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disorders are consistently rising.  A nutrient-deficient diet comprised of mostly processed foods also contributes to high cholesterol and triglycerides, insulin resistance, allergies, asthma, ADD and frequent [...]