As we approach that time of year when kids head back to school, moms everywhere begin to dread the daily lunch packing. How can we make sure that our children are getting what they need, but also what they will actually eat? Dr. Kantor shared tips with the North Carolina…
Pam and Rochelle welcomed Dr. Kantor on their radio show Chat with Women to talk about his new book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice. Dr. Kantor explains that the book is really is a family book that is geared towards capturing the interest of children. It teaches them…
With over 1/3 of our children now overweight and obese, and the incidence of type 2 diabetes on the rise, it is now more important than ever to take the initiative to live a healthy lifestyle to the children. How can we help them understand the importance of eating healthy…
Dr. Kantor recently shared healthy summer snack and meal ideas with Healthy Moms Magazine Snacks Sweet Potato Chips– these are a great alternative to processed chips, small children will not be able to cut the potatoes but they can drizzle with oil, honey and cinnamon. Ingredients 1 large sweet potato…
Pete Crouth, co-author of The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice, recently had the pleasure of being on “Better Connecticut” WFSB Hartford to discuss the exciting details of this new children’s book. Dressed as Knute Trition, the main good guy, Pete talked about the concept of the book; that children…
Dr. Kantor recently answered questions from Parents Magazine about healthy eating habits for children. Specifically, is it better for the parent of a young child (age 2-5) to be more restrictive or more permissive with junk food? Small children should be aware of boundaries when it comes to food, but…
Dr. Kantor recently answered questions from She Knows about healthy foods and drinks for children who play sports. This is a preview to an article that will be featured on their blog. Check back for the full article. What are the best snacks for kids who are playing outside, for…
It is possible to feed your family healthy meals on a budget; it’s false that healthy eating has to be expensive. Here are a few budget friendly healthy eating strategies that will keep your family healthy but not empty your wallet. Avoid pre-packaged healthy foods and wash and chop your…
What are some healthy snack alternatives to Halloween candy? Halloween candy is typically processed full of dye, high fructose corn syrup and excessive amounts of sugar and other harmful preservatives. If you want to still give out candy, go for the higher quality brands that are sweetened without high fructose…
Dr. Keith Kantor and Heather Atwood of Food For Thought recently spoke about health and nutrition, specifically the importance of proper nutrition for our children. Dr. Kantor believes that if we make our children’s health a priority, no matter how busy our schedules, we will make the time to provide…