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May 2011 Kiwi Post: The Food of the Gods

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and (at least in my family) chocolate is never frowned upon as a gift. With an increasing number of published studies highlighting its health benefits, could chocolate really be “the food of the gods”?

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New "The Whole Child" Post on the Kiwilog: January 2011

Ring in the New

New Year’s is in part about resolutions: wishes for the year to come. On everyone’s list is usually something about eating healthier, exercising more, and being less stressed. These are often cited as personal goals, but more importantly, they are core integrative principles that we can use to chart a course towards a healthier future for our children. In this month’s post, I wanted to profile three real-life examples of model programs that are helping families live healthier lives... (click link above to see more)

The Death of the Mediterranean Diet

Startling, sad news about children's health from the front page of the New York Times.

Something's Fishy

OK, it's a goofy title, but kudos to the NY Times for a relatively-balanced article on fish oils for kids in this week's special "Well" section.

The Rise of Food Allergies

Any parent with preschoolers or school-age children knows that food allergies are on the rise. What's going on?

Sports Drinks Gone Wild

Back to school, as autumn spreads across the land. Check out any suburban sports scene and you'll see them: the youth of America, out there giving it their all in soccer, football, softball, whatever - chugging their favorite sports drink du jour. Just like the coach tells 'em to, just like their sports idols do. Staying hydrated is one thing, but have we gone too far?

Live Food

What's the story with probiotics in food?  The NY Times features a piece on the topic on today's front page.  Seems like manufacturers are trying to cash in on the public's hunger for better living through healthier food.  Marketing scheme or the real deal?

Getting the Lead Out

In this holiday season filled with treats, might some of our children be ingesting toxic metals with their sweets?

To Buy or Not to Buy: Organic Baby Foods

"Should I feed only organic foods to my baby?" It's a question I hear several times a day, and according to a recent report, parents across the globe are asking the same question.

Do our kids need a "Spark"?

Performance-enhancing drinks for kids? One company is actively marketing a sports/nutrition drink to children as young as four years old.