As part of an effort to help patients who don’t have access to fresh produce, Akron Children’s has opened an education and wellness garden to fill this void. “What better way to help our patients who live in food deserts or who have chronic health conditions like diabetes make the connection that healthy food comes […]
Easy healthy eating tips for the whole family
Healthy eating has benefits but as most parents know, it can be a struggle to get your family to adopt healthier menu changes. Akron Children’s registered dietitian Abbey Granger shares what you can do to help your family make healthier food choices, why healthy choices go beyond eating fruits and vegetables and much more. Healthy […]
Vitamin D is vital to healthy bones, so much more
Craving some sunshine? You may think you need those elusive rays of good cheer in the winter for a psychological boost. But sunshine also affects our vitamin D levels – then that, in turn, can affect our bones and many other aspects of our health. “Vitamin D is a hot topic right now,” said Lindsay […]
Could a declining sports performance be nutrition related?
Blazing running speed, powerful muscles and quick maneuvering are all signs of a strong athlete. But, behind all that speed, power and agility is more than just practice, exercise and strength training. Good nutrition is essential in order to enhance athletic performance both on and off the field. For kids, it’s even more critical because […]
Dietitian tips: Festive & healthy 4th of July recipes (VIDEO)
As reported by Fox 8, Akron Children’s Hospital dietitian Danielle Dimengo loves finding festive recipes that get kids excited about eating healthy. Danielle brought some of her favorite patriotic themed recipes to the Fox 8 studio and showed Stefani Schaefer how easy they are to put together. See them in a video below the recipes. […]
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