Dietsinreview.com asked Dr. Kantor for suggestions on unexpected ways that students can boost their grades, through exercise, healthy eating, recess and plenty of sleep. In efforts to boost a child’s grades, sometimes we overlook changing their nutritional habits. When in fact, this could be the root of the problem. Nutrition plays…
In a recent interview with The Weather Channel, Dr. Kantor discussed the impact that meat production can have on the environment. Why are some meats better or worse for the environment? How much damage are meats and their production actually causing? Dr. Kantor goes into detail about the different types…
1. What should parents know when packing school lunches for their children? Parents need to always be in the mindset that what their children consume for lunch has an impact on their performance in the classroom and even extracurricular activities. A child who consumes a lunch filled with processed snacks…
Can a child survive on mostly cheese and crackers or cereal? Well, historically the answer is probably yes, as children of the 1970s can attest. But is it the best idea? Nope. Ensuring kids eat healthy is an ongoing challenge and becomes an even bigger issue when the kids are…
Dr. Kantor answers questions about the nutrition in cooked and raw veggies from ShopSmart Magazine. 1) Is it true that certain foods are more nutritious cooked than raw? Fruits and vegetables are typically more nutritious eaten raw verses cooked. One exception to this is with tomatoes, the lycopene (one of…
I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on Carma’s Cookery to share easy, healthy and simple meals that are ideal for children this summer, some that they can even make themselves! I also had the opportunity to discuss information about my new healthy, family resource book, The Green…
Summer is the time of year when kids are home from school and can help prepare their own healthy snacks. Dr. Keith Kantor and Dana Yarn, RDLD visited CBS Better Mornings Atlanta and shared healthy recipes like Fruit Pizza and Carrot Meatballs that kids will be sure to love! Dr….
Sometimes the convenience and quickness of eating fast food wins out and we induldge. Some options are much healthier than others, so be sure to make an educated choice. Here are a few healthier options that I recently shared with Mainstreet.com. McDonalds Egg White Delight McMuffin– is balanced breakfast option…
Dr. Kantor recently cleared up common misconceptions about fat, carbs and nutrition labels for the Chicago Tribune. Eating fat makes you fat, and saturated fat clogs your arteries. Contrary to mainstream media and some health professionals beliefs, there’s not a strong amount of fundamental evidence that saturated fat or cholesterol…
It is possible to eat healthy meals on a budget, it is a false rumor that eating healthy has to be expensive. Here are a few budget friendly healthy eating strategies that will keep you healthy but not empty your wallet. Avoid pre-packaged healthy foods and wash and chop your…