America’s pediatricians are making an important distinction about how to talk with children who are overweight. Because guilt and blame don’t help, it’s recommended that parents avoid the words “obese” and “fat” and talk about “weight” or “body mass index.” And describe a youngster as “a child with excess weight” instead of an overweight or obese child. Source Link
When does more money mean less financial stability? When it’s in your checking account. Experts say most people feel they can spend freely when there’s a bigger checking account balance. The solution is to move that extra money to a savings account with automatic transfers or have money directly deposited from your paycheck into a savings account. Source Link
Does your “healthy” snack list include any of these nutritional no-no’s? Dietitians say baked chips are so low in fat you’ll eat plenty of them before you feel full, pretzels have no nutritional value and store-bought smoothies are often loaded with sugar. And read the labels for granola or cereal bars and choose one that’s high in fiber and lower in sugar. Source Link
