• The Guide 2023
  • 2023 Family Favorites Winners
  • School News!
  • Award Winning Site!
  • Subscribe
Birmingham Parent

- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

  • Home
  • Magazine
    • Editor’s Note
    • Read Our Current Issue
    • View Past Issues
    • View Current Directories
    • Where to Pick Up a Copy of Birmingham Parent Magazine
  • Articles
    • Recent Articles
    • By Categories
      • Adoption
      • Behavior
      • Child Care
      • Child Development
      • Discipline
      • Eating & Nutrition
      • Expecting
      • Family Entertainment
      • Family Favorites
      • Family Finances
      • Family Relationships
      • Family Values
      • Feeding Your Family
      • Grandparenting
      • Health & Wellness
      • Holidays
      • Household Safety
      • Parenting
        • Infants
        • Preschoolers
        • Toddlers
        • School Age
        • Tweens & Teens
      • Safety
      • Special Needs
      • Travel
        • Adventure Travel
        • Family Travel Destinations
      • Vacations
      • Work & Family
    • Central Alabama School News
  • Events
    • Search Events
      • Help – FAQ’s
    • Submit Your Event
    • Promote Your Event
  • Our Directories
    • Expecting/Newborn/Toddler
    • Celebrations & Family Fun
    • Education & Enrichment
    • Health & Wellness
    • Kids’ Camps
    • Retail & Services
    • Special Needs Resources
  • Join Our Birthday Club!
  • Our Partners
HomeArticle CategoriesEating & Nutrition

Article Category: Eating & Nutrition

How to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet

How to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet

October 30, 2023 BP Staff

“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends less than 25 grams of sugar per day, which is about six teaspoons,” says Rainie Robinson, a registered dietitian at Children’s of Alabama.  Robinson says any time is an excellent [Read More]

Meal Plan Magic for Your Family

Meal Plan Magic for Your Family

October 19, 2023 BP Staff

The hustle and bustle of daily life and juggling a work-life balance spares little time for planning meals, causing people to spend excessively on take-out and fast-food options. University of Alabama at Birmingham employee wellness manager [Read More]

Cooking Your Way Around the Globe

Cooking Your Way Around the Globe

October 19, 2023 BP Staff

If you’re like me, one of the most important elements of every travel experience is food. Whether eating in an elegant restaurant or a simple café or sampling street food, meals are a sure way to connect with [Read More]

5 Great Tips to Improve Sleep Quality

January 26, 2023 Carol Muse Evans

Are you having trouble getting a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, about 50-70 million adults in the United States have a sleep disorder. Lack of sleep can lead [Read More]

The Benefits of Healthy Snacking

The Benefits of Healthy Snacking

December 30, 2022 BP Staff

A healthy and well-balanced diet is important for kids to maintain healthy growth and development. Snack time is a great way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into a child’s daily diet. Here are some of [Read More]

4 Easy Ways to Manage Challenging Mealtime Behaviors

4 Easy Ways to Manage Challenging Mealtime Behaviors

September 18, 2021 BP Staff

“My life is a nightmare of feeding problems with my son. He will only eat potato chips or peanut butter packaged crackers. I’m worried about his health. If I offer something else and tell him [Read More]

Eat the (Frugal) Rainbow

Eat the (Frugal) Rainbow

June 11, 2021 BP Staff

We all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables, but we also all know that doing so can be easier said than done. Produce Marketing Association (PMA), which represents every segment of the global [Read More]

June is National Dairy Month!

June is National Dairy Month!

June 5, 2021 BP Staff

Options in the dairy case have expanded tremendously in the past decade and with so many choices, it’s no wonder that parents are overwhelmed and confused.  Everyone from your hairdresser to online health gurus have [Read More]

Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month®


Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month®


March 1, 2021 BP Staff

March is National Nutrition Month® and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatright.org) is encouraging you to “Personalize Your Plate!” Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Everyone is different, [Read More]

Soft Drinks May Add Aggressive Behavior

Soft Drinks May Add Aggressive Behavior

September 4, 2020 BP Staff

Previous studies have shown associations between soft drink consumption and mental health problems in adolescents. The UAB study, led by Sylvie Mrug, Ph.D., professor and chair of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychology, identified soft [Read More]

Posts navigation

1 2 … 4 »

Search

Search for:

- Advertisement -

Upcoming Events

Click Here to Search All Events

Search Our Directories

  • Expecting/Newborn/Toddler
  • Celebrations and Family Fun
  • Education & Enrichment Guide
  • Health & Wellness
  • Kids’ Camps
  • Retail & Services
  • Special Needs Resources

Follow/Like Us on Facebook!

Family Features Recipes

Enjoy the recipe...
Enjoy the recipe...
More Stuff!
About Us | Where to Find Our Magazine | Advertise | Write for Us | Work for Us | Contact Us | View Past Issues | Print Directories | Find Us | Make A Payment
  • Home
  • Current Issue
    • Where to Pick Up a Copy of Birmingham Parent Magazine
  • Articles
  • Central Alabama School News
  • Events
    • Submit Your Event
      • Help-FAQ’s
    • Promote Your Event
  • Our Directories
    • Expecting/Newborn/Toddler
    • Celebrations & Family Fun
    • Education & Enrichment
    • Health & Wellness
    • Kids’ Camps
    • Retail & Services Directory
    • Special Needs Resources
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Write for Us
    • Work for Us

Copyright © 2023 Birmingham Parent Magazine - Evans Publishing, LLC | Tel: 205-624-2405
Digital services provided by Digital Doowop