Author: Amy

Protein is a very important part of a child’s diet. However, one in seven school-aged children doesn’t get enough protein on a daily basis.  If your child isn’t getting enough protein, it can lead to serious health issues down the road.  Protein provides the body with essential...

Is your child lactose-intolerant? Or, are you trying to have your family avoid dairy because of the negative health effects associated with it? Whatever your reason is for avoiding dairy, you’re probably wondering what you can feed your children for lunch. After all, a lot of lunchtime...

Photo by Josh Appel on Unsplash Sometimes a situation can arise where you need to come up with a significant sum of cash in a short period of time. Maybe the family pet has unforeseen vet bills or one of the kids needs an expensive...

  Clean air is vital for our health. While most people are aware of outdoor pollutants and irritants, such as smog and pollen, many people may not realize that indoor contaminants can also damage a person’s health. Common sources of indoor pollution include dust mites,...

There’s no better gift for children than one that offers both educational exploration and fun. Kids are naturally curious and interested in learning about the world around them. By providing science-oriented holiday gifts, you can help children develop a passion for learning in an active...

Although deep-fried food is tasty, it is packed with extra oil, which dramatically increases the number of calories that it contains. All of those excess calories make foods like these a poor choice from a nutritional standpoint.  Stir-fried food, on the other hand, is cooked...

From robust and dark to mild and smooth, no two roasts of coffee are the same. Discover the difference between every cup of goodness. 64 percent of Americans consume coffee every day. And, the average American drinks a little more than three cups of coffee...