Marjorie Nolan MS RD CPT

3 Easy Tips to Make Fast Food Healthy for Kids

Fast food is a lot of things. It is fast, convenient and fun, but can it be healthy? Are too many 'Happy Meals' the reason that more kids today are overweight? The rise in families substituting a trip to McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. for a family meal at home is likely one of the causes for the increase in overweight kids, but it is not the only cause. Other factors are also to blame... (posted by Marjorie Nolan MS RD CPT 5 years 362 days ago.)

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

#1 Don’t Skip Breakfast The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent bingeing later in the day. A cup of coffee does not count – the caffeine and added sugar may give you a bit of energy and suppress your appetite for a little while it is sure to back fire into severe hunger and you will be more likely to overeat later. Breakfast should include complex carbohydrates like whole grain (granola... (posted by Marjorie Nolan MS RD CPT 5 years 362 days ago.)