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Healthy Habits: Childhood Obesity and Nutrition

Motherhood Moments

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced last week their new guidelines for treating childhood obesity, that, in addition to lifestyle changes, includes the use of medications and surgery for children 12 years and older. Why is it important not to label foods as "good" or "bad?" million young people in America.

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Day 24: How to Save on Organic Food

Family Balance Sheet

When it comes to organic food , everyone’s line in the sand is different. I have friends who are adamant about eating only organic food and I have friends where eating organic is not a priority. Unfortunately, these high prices are a result of strict guidelines for foods to be labeled organic. Look for Mark Downs.

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Want a Month of Free Groceries? Stop Wasting Food | Kitchen Economics Link Up

Family Balance Sheet

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. According to the EPA, Americans dump 34 million tons of food a year and it accounts for 14% of total municipal waste. Brown Bag lunch.

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4 Ways to Reduce your Blood Pressure without Drugs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These simple guidelines help you determine if you need to lose weight – men are more at risk of elevated blood pressure if their waist measurement is above 40 inches or 102 cm; for women, the measurement is more than 35 inches or 88cm. Carrying extra weight puts added strain on your heart and blood vessels. Keep active. Reduce stress.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. for a national brand. national brand.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use the below as a guideline only. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Show them the big truck that pulls up with hamburger buns, frozen fries and etc and talk about where the food comes from. Let them count their lunch money.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. Skip the sandwich bags and use re-usable containers in your lunch tote. She is always sending food home in pickle jars when we visit. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip.