New York Schools Adopt Meatless Mondays

Health is officially on the menu every Monday in New York City public schools! Yesterday, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced that New York City schools are adopting Meatless Mondays – bringing plant-based meals to all 1 million...

Post on Tue, Mar 12, 2019 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC

Important Steps to Protect Children from Food Additives

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just published a technical report with important recommendations on ways to protect children from food additives by reducing exposure. They also released a...

Post on Wed, Jul 25, 2018 by Margo Gladding

Natural Approach to Colds, Flu and Ear Infection for Kids

Colds, flu and ear infections are some of the common reasons parents bring their children in to see their doctors. The best approach to a cold or flu is to prevent it in the first place. Teach your children that regular hand washing, good nutrition, and restful sleeps...

Post on Mon, Jan 15, 2018 by Paula Gallagher

Welcome 2018! My New Year's Resolution

By the time you read this, many Americans will have already defaulted on their New Year's resolutions and we are only into day 2! In our household, we don't typically make resolutions (well, not on New Year's anyway). We try not to wait until New Year's Eve to...

Post on Tue, Jan 02, 2018 by Paula Gallagher

5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Vegetables

This is a daily struggle in my household. My kids love fruits but getting them to branch out and try different vegetables is hard and I know I'm not alone. In the past I have hidden vegetables in sauces and soups so I could ensure my kids had...

Post on Tue, Mar 28, 2017 by Paula Gallagher

Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day