Reflections From Montreal…
Last weekend my girlfriend and I were in Montreal for the annual SiteSell company dinner. Of course, we took this as an opportunity to spend an extra couple of days in one of my favorite cities, doing a little sight-seeing, and taking a nice break from the daily grind. Of course, what I do here is never far from my mind – even if I am taking a break – so it’s not surprising that a visit to our hotel’s...
Kidz in the Kitchen
Thinking about what to get your kids for Xmas? How about a cookbook? Many parents shoo children out of the kitchen when it’s time to start cooking. But a new crop of cookbooks and even a video game are trying to change that. …While much of this new push is fueled by marketing, it does have a worthwhile health message. Studies suggest that when children are involved in meal preparation, they are more likely to try new foods. In...
Rant
I discovered I had a flat tire this morning. Since I’m taking off for Boston early tomorrow morning, I was torn between “Did this have to happen today?” vs. “Thank goodness this happened today!” reactions. I headed (slowly) for the nearest tire center, which happened to be Les Schwab. Fortunately, they weren’t too busy, so they were able to get right on it. So that’s not actually what...
Toddler Treadmills?
Unfortunately, this isn’t a joke… My First Treadmill – Fitness Fun for Kids by iPlay Exercise—just my size! Fitness Fun is a range of fitness equipment for ages 3 and up. Each of our pieces is constructed of sturdy steel frames and features foam padding for safety and comfort. Whether burning off extra energy or pretend playing “just like Mom and Dad”, there’s no better way to show kids how fun it is to be fit!...
Britain to Mandate Compulsory Cooking Classes in School
Is this a great idea, or what? Every 11-year-old in England will receive a free cookbook under plans to tackle obesity by teaching children how to prepare healthy meals. Pupils should learn how to produce healthy versions of such classic dishes as spaghetti Bolognese, risotto, roast chicken or apple crumble, the Schools Secretary, Ed Balls, said yesterday. …The chef Phil Vickery, who wrote the foreword to the book, said teaching...
To Top It All Off, Kids Meals Are WAAAAAAY Too High In Calories!
Over the last few months, Elissa and I have been blogging about growing obesity crisis as it pertains to children. As detailed here and here, children are increasingly vulnerable to advertising for junk food (on which the major players spend zillions of dollars), and they are also spending more and more time in front of the tube. It’s not particularly surprising therefore, that a recent study performed by the Center for...
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