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6 Nutrition Tips for Teens
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard! Check out these healthy eating tips for teens (adapted from this article by the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center): Eat breakfast. Pick something with fruits, veggies, whole grains, and protein. Avoid skipping meals. Your body needs nutrients throughout the day (especially lunch!) Cut back on sugary drinks. Try […]

Keeping Your Parents in the Loop
By Horacio Romero Castillo Hi BeWell Readers, After graduating high school, summer passed by in a blink of an eye. Next thing I knew, I was moving into my room on campus, four hours away from home. Once my parents left, orientation week began. I started making new friends, learning about clubs and extracurriculars on […]

My child is so moody…what’s going on and what should I do ?
Almost all teenagers go through a period of moodiness, where they get cranky and irritable. Sometimes they withdraw and just prefer to be left alone. This is a normal part of development. For the majority of teens it will pass after a couple of years. Thankfully! But what’s going on and how can parents and […]

In-Season Produce for April
It’s officially Spring, which means it’s time for all sorts of tasty produce to come back in season. Click here to read about which produce is now in-season, including: Asparagus Beets Broccoli Cauliflower Citrus Fruits Mushrooms Sweet Potatoes And more! Using these ingredients to prepare healthy recipes will be cheaper and more delicious when the […]