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Jennifer Voorhaar Jennifer Voorhaar

Balancing Summer Celebrations and Nutrition

As the warmer weather moves in, many are looking forward to summer celebrations. This may include graduation parties, weddings, BBQs, and other social events such as grilling out with friends. Sunny days often seem like a mini vacation and it’s a wonderful time to catch up with friends and family. Often times as our schedules relax a bit so do our nutrition habits. This is no surprise since we all know traditional summer fare often includes hot dogs and burgers, mayonnaise laden dishes, alcoholic or sugary drinks, and ice cream…

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Jennifer Voorhaar Jennifer Voorhaar

Children’s Mental Health: Overcoming Stigma and Empowering Change

“As adults, it’s common to downplay, dismiss, or invalidate the many obstacles faced by children and teenagers. Despite our best intentions, it’s been a while since we’ve worn their shoes, and witnessed the world from a young person’s point of view. Sometimes, adults may minimize the issues our children are facing because our “adult” perspective can make our “adult” problems seem so much greater by comparison. It’s important to remember, however…”

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Eating Seasonally: Spring Edition

Seasonal food typically refers to produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it is harvested. “Seasonal eating” is a popular term used by restaurants, chefs, farmers, and dietician/nutritionists. The focus on seasonal eating is on fruits and vegetables since unlike animals, their growth is very much related to season-specific weather. This may bring to memory eating apples and pumpkins in the fall while looking forward to watermelon and berries in the summer…

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