Three simple food suggestions related to yogurt, art, and ice
cubes will improve your eating habits, according to
Intermountain Healthcare experts looking for ways to improve
health and fitness in children and families. Nearly one in four
Utah children is overweight or obese. "This is an issue for
children, parents, and families that contributes to poor health
and decreased quality of life," says Tamara Sheffield, MD,
spokesperson for Intermountain's LiVe public service campaign.
"It's a complex issue, but one that can be tackled with small
habits at home." LiVe encourages children and families to have
healthy diets and to be active. Here are three simple food
habits to improve your health: 1. You Go Yogurt! Always eat
breakfast — and make it healthy. Yogurt spoons up great health
in lots of ways. "For one thing, yogurt's balance of carbs and
protein is satisfying and helps maintain a steady flow of
energy," says Dr. Sheffield. "It's high in calcium, delicious
mixed with fruit, and yogurt with "live cultures"