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Exercise for Children

January 25, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Our bodies are meant to move, and children naturally seek physical activity in their play and free time. Encouraging this free play will help kids meet their exercise needs. In this post I talk about exercise for children, what their physical activity needs are and fun ways for kids to exercise.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: exercise for kids, how to make exercise fun for kids, physical activity for kids, what exercise should kids do

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Dark Hot Chocolate Recipe

January 21, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

I created this rich, dark hot chocolate for those who love really love chocolate. This recipe uses two different kinds of chocolate and less sugar than traditional hot cocoa recipes and packages.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: dark chocolate, hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, hot cocoa, hot cocoa recipe

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Why is it Important to Exercise?

January 17, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 3 Comments

Let’s look at why exercise is important and what the exercise guidelines are for Americans. I also discuss how we can make exercise a regular part of our lives and how to keep it fun!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: exercise, physical activity

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Dark Chocolates Contain Lead and Cadmium: Nutrition in the News

January 13, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

You may have heard that researchers recently found that some dark chocolates contain lead and cadmium. In this article I summarize the findings and what this means for consumers, i.e. anyone who loves to eat chocolate!

Filed Under: Nutrition in the News Tagged With: cadmium, chocolate, dark chocolate, lead

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

January 9, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

This slow cooker recipe makes for an easy yet delicious dinner. Chicken thighs are paired with carrots, parsnips and flavorful seasonings.

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: chicken thighs, crock pot, easy dinner, parsnips, slow cooker

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Are Supplements Good for You?

January 6, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

With so many different supplement options at the stores do you wonder if you should be taking supplements? Are they necessary? Are supplements good for you? Let’s look at this topic closer.

Filed Under: Micronutrients, Nutrition Tagged With: dietary supplements, minerals, Supplements, vitamin

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I'm Kristyn, a registered dietitian nutritionist. In this nook of the internet I share nutrition information, recipes, and some fun and wholesome lifestyle posts. I hope that you enjoy your time here!
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What is a Dietitian?

December 7, 2022 By kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

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Exercise for Children

January 25, 2023 By kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

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