One of the biggest challenges our society is facing is childhood obesity. A person is defined as obese if the body weight of that person is more than 20% than the ideal weight which largely depends upon factors such as height, weight and age. Obesity in children is a global challenge which needs to be [...]
10 Secrets To A Match Family
September 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
It’s no secret that many parents and their children are overweight. These 10 simple ‘secrets’ may also help you change your family’s lifestyle in an effort to all develop into match and healthy. 1) Eat Whole Grain Meals Processed and refined grains, resembling white bread, white rice, cereal, pasta, and different meals made with white [...]
Childhood Obesity and the Statistics
September 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
Obesity has caused a lot of issues with the public in America. Childhood obesity statistics collected throughout the years reveal the increasing situation of overweight children in the country. There are more and more health experts trying to solve the issue by carrying out various programs for obese children, etc but unfortunately the situation is [...]
Gluten Free and Vegan Cranberry and blackcurrant Muffins (Dairy, Sugar, egg & Gluten Free)
August 16, 2009 By 12 Comments
Learn how to make gluten free and vegan muffins that are dairy, egg, sugar, wheat and healthy and taste fantastic with Anette Martinsen. For conversions ie grams into cups go to… http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/gram_calc.htm Filmed, directed and edited by my son Tomas Martinsen-Hickman – http://www.youtube.com/user/TomasAMH To order a copy of the book “A Recipe for Health by [...]
Children and the vegan diet
August 6, 2009 By 10 Comments
Should kids eat a vegan diet? Last month we had the pleasure of taking a vacation in Catalina with bestselling author Jeffrey Masson, and his pediatrician wife, Leila Masson MD. While there, we interviewed both of them on a number of topics, one of them being whether kids should be raised on a vegan diet. [...]