PHN News - Nutrition
An Apple a Day
We’ve all heard the old saying about how apples help keep the doctor away, but how healthy are they? What is it about apples that made them part of such a well-known phrase? As it turns out, there’s plenty of goodness in this small fruit.First of all, apples are one of the most popular fruits…
Smoothie Mania: Are Smoothies a Healthy Choice?
Smoothies have become an increasingly popular choice for folks looking for a fast alternative for breakfast and between-meal snacks. Simply blend frozen fruit, yogurt and ice, and you’ve got a tasty and seemingly healthy treat! Many people associate smoothies with a healthier diet and attribute health benefits to their use. As with most things in…
Red or White? The Benefits and Risks of Drinking Wine
After a long or stressful day, many of us enjoy sitting down at home with a glass of wine. For hundreds of years, wine has been used as a home remedy for various conditions. Some studies show that wine is connected to helping increase HDL blood cholesterol levels, while also stopping bad cholesterol from forming….
Farm Fresh: Why Farmers Markets Matter
Around this time of year, you might notice more local fruit and vegetable stands popping up around your neighborhood. This is also a good time of year for the local Farmers Market. But is there really that much of a difference between these local growers and your neighborhood grocery store? These are just some of…
Picky Eaters – Part 3
Dr. Corinne Brooks has been sharing her tips on how to help children who are picky eaters – in the last installment of our series, she discusses dessert, older picky eaters, and how busy parents can put easy, healthy meals on the table! Does the threat of withholding dessert or TV if they don’t eat…
Eating in Color – Put a Rainbow in Your Diet
Would you only wear black or white every day? Would you only watch one channel for the rest of your life? Well, then why would you limit the colors of your food? Making sure you have a rainbow on your plate doesn’t only look better, but it’s much healthier!If you think about it, most cheap,…
Picky Eaters – Introducing New Foods
In part two of our series on child nutrition and food habits, PHN pediatrician Dr. Corinne Brooks has some advice on how to help your children try new foods and consume a wide variety of healthy foods!If mealtime is frustrating and stressful, here are some tips to avoid the power struggle and help encourage a…
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Pumpkin spice has practically become a national holiday in the United States – every fall, people eagerly anticipate everything from pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin rolls to more unusual treats such as pumpkin spice yogurt, Oreos, and even cough drops. Unfortunately, nearly every pumpkin spice product is high in sugar and flavored with artificial pumpkin…
Picky Eaters – Should You Be Concerned?
Are you a parent of a picky eater? You are not alone! Parents all over the world struggle with the picky eating stage. PHN pediatrician Corinne Brooks, MD offers her advice in the first of a three-part series on child nutrition and food habits. What common concerns do you get from parents of picky eaters?As…
Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents
12.7 million affected. 17% of our nation’s children and adolescents. The numbers are alarming; childhood obesity continues to be a serious, complex health issue in the United States. We are seeing children with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes, typically only seen in adults over age 45, is becoming more common in…