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Mindful eating benefits the whole family

Mindful eating benefits the whole family

Help kids understand food is fuel, and they’ll practice making good food choices
Sanford Fit 4 min read
Fuel your kids for after school with healthy snacks

Fuel your kids for after school with healthy snacks

Get some extra energy before running off to practice, training or rehearsal
SHN Staff 5 min read
Marathon week nutrition affects performance

Marathon week nutrition affects performance

How to fuel up for a big race: Healthy carbs, lean proteins and small meals
SHN Staff 10 min read
10 easy, quick and nutritious breakfast ideas for kids

10 easy, quick and nutritious breakfast ideas for kids

Easy recipes to fuel your family for the day ahead, even when you're short on time
Sanford Fit 7 min read
Prevent heat, illness from leading to dehydration

Prevent heat, illness from leading to dehydration

Drink plenty of fluids, and pay attention to symptoms
SHN Staff 8 min read
How to pump and store breast milk on the go

How to pump and store breast milk on the go

Lactation consultants answer breastfeeding moms’ most pressing pumping questions
Courtney Collen 6 min read
Keep an eye on quality and quantity of protein in diet

Keep an eye on quality and quantity of protein in diet

Protein plays crucial role in your body systems and can help you feel full longer
Jane Thaden Lawson 6 min read
Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe

Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe

With summer in full swing, the risk of food poisoning heats up
Hannah Nieman 4 min read
Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

But dairy-free products, enzyme supplements can help, Sanford Health doctor says
Jane Thaden Lawson 7 min read
What’s the scoop on sugar?

What’s the scoop on sugar?

Support healthy food choices and learn more about sugar with our quiz
Sanford Fit 5 min read