A day trip to the beach is a perfect family summertime activity! After hours of swimming, playing and basking in the sun (with sunscreen applied, of course!) you and your little ones are bound to get

Orange juice, apple juice and fruit punch taste delicious, but are they good for kids? Many parents mistakenly think that giving juice everyday to their children is healthy. In reality, the consumptio

by Jennifer Nelson, MS, RD, CDE As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, one of the most common questions that I get from parents of children is “How do I get my child to eat more vegetables?” The ques

It’s officially summer, and Fourth of July is right around the corner! Planning a spectacular party for Independence Day? Use Fourth of July as an excuse to serve more fruits and vegetables this summe

Five fruits and vegetables is not enough for a healthy heart. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet actually recommends 4-5 servings of fruit per day and 4-5 servings of vegetables p

By: Katy Dyer, RD Pears will be in season now through January and some even into the Spring months. Make these tender and juicy fruits part of all your meals and snacks while they are abundant and on

Dr. Patricia was on KTLA this morning sharing how to have a Healthy Halloween. She gave tips including feeding your children regularly throughout the whole day on Halloween and spending extra time exe

Exciting News!! Dr. Patricia is going to be on the KTLA Morning Show TODAY (Wednesday) from 5:00-9:30am for the segment “Halloween Boos and Dos.” There will be a recap at 1:00pm as well if

As we all know, Halloween is right around the corner and is known for its notorious tradition of sugared treats. While we always encourage children to celebrate the holidays, too much overindulgence c

By Katy Dyer, RD Food Day was founded by the Center for Science and Public Interest and is celebrated annually on October 24th  (today!). This is a day meant to inspire change in the American’s food c