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Colon Cancer 101 — What Moms Should Know

Does it seem like colorectal cancer (CRC) is all over the news? There’s good reason: diagnoses in people under 50 has gone up by 50% over the last three decades, affecting too many parents in their 30s and 40s in the thick of raising kids. In thirty more years, CRC is...

3 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners

Sheet pan dinners are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table, fast. Plus, if you line your baking pans with foil or parchment paper, there’s virtually no clean-up! We love the collection of Sheet Pan Dinners Maegan Brown of The BakerMama shared, which...

Ultra-Processed Foods and Kids — How to Choose a Healthy Snack

Recently, the term “ultra-processed foods” has become a red flag for parents trying to feed their families healthy foods. In the last few years, studies have linked ultra-processed foods (UPF) to everything from dementia to diabetes. But those UPFs are, unfortunately,...

My/Mochi: A Mom Treat Kids Love, Too

Photo courtesy of Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills Moms Every mom knows that 3 p.m. feeling. The kids are asking for their third snack of the day, and you’re scanning the fridge for something that will satisfy your sweet craving without derailing your health goals. ...

Broccomole Dip Recipe

We love this veggie-filled dip from celebrity nutritionist Joy Bauer’s Yummy Yoga book, for the big game, as a quick snack or a fiber-rich addition to Taco Night. This unique book matches recipes kids can make (and eat!) and whimsical illustrations of produce...

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