Jill West, RDN is the mother of 3 boys and the author of the book, 400 Moms…Discover What 400 Nutrition Experts Feed Their Kids. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Health Coach. For over 25 years Jill has worked with individuals and families helping them make healthy lifestyle changes that are both practical and realistic for the whole family. She has worked for several major hospitals, including University of San Francisco Medical Center, Joslin Diabetes Center – an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and University of California Davis Medical Center. She currently works in private practice in Lafayette, CA. For more information, visit www.400moms.com or email: Jill@400moms.com
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My Dog & Japanese Yams
Recently I discovered Japanese yams in a rather unusual way. After returning from vacation, my dog Dexter needed to see the vet for a paw that was bothering him. The vet prescribed antibiotics and told me to take the powder out of the capsules and mix it with baby food...
Do Nutrition Experts Feed Their Kids Hot Dogs?
One evening this past week I was frantically trying to get dinner on the table after a long day. I was tired, it was 7:45pm and the boys were hungry! The solution? Hot dogs! I figured they would be quick and easy to cook on the gas grill, and I could combine them with a fruit, vegetable and milk and have dinner on the table within 15 minutes...
Great Summertime Treat…and it’s Healthy!
The weather has been sunny and warm and school is out, making it the perfect time for summer treats! But hold on...summer treats don't have to be unhealthy. Smoothies are always great, but for a change of pace, try this Watermelon Slush Recipe...
The Best Black Bean & Corn Salad
There’s nothing like fresh corn from the Farmer’s Market this time of year! Usually we grill our corn, but we didn’t have time over the weekend, so I microwaved* it. I used the left-over corn in this recipe and my boys loved it!
Black Bean & Corn Salad
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Tips for Quick Family Meals
Tip #1: Keep Meals Simple:
Busy families need meals that are simple to prepare so that dinner is on the table quickly. Three examples that come to mind are rotisserie chicken, frozen turkey meatballs and frozen, grilled chicken breast strips...
Family Meals…Not Just Dinner
Although “Mom, What’s for Dinner?” isn’t music to my ears, research clearly points to the importance of family meals.