http://www.sheknows.com/authors/michelle-dudash/articles Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815847/6-snacks-to-beat-the-3-o-clock-slump-1 While many of us run to the nearest vending machine for chocolate, soda or candy to get through the 3 o’clock slump, these choices are loaded with extra calories, sugar and caffeine. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815847/6-snacks-to-beat-the-3-o-clock-slump-1 Michelle Dudash Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815805/how-to-get-your-kids-to-eat-more-vegetables-1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 73 percent of Americans are not meeting the recommended number of veggie servings per day. By starting now, you can set the stage early in life for your children so that they will enjoy eating their vegetables into adulthood. Here, we answer parents’ commonly asked questions about food and kids. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815805/how-to-get-your-kids-to-eat-more-vegetables-1 Michelle Dudash Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815803/foods-that-help-you-sleep-better-1 According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 70 million people in the US are affected by a chronic sleep disorder or intermittent sleep problems. A poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation suggests that inadequate sleep is associated with unhealthy lifestyles and negatively affects health and safety. If you’re running out of sheep to count at night, try working some of these foods into your diet. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815803/foods-that-help-you-sleep-better-1 Michelle Dudash Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815801/fitting-in-exercise-when-on-the-road-1 While taking summer beach vacations, traveling for work and visiting Aunt Matilda for the holidays, getting in a good workout can seem next to impossible with not a gym in site. This doesn’t mean that your exercise routine has to go by the wayside. Scott Keppel, certified fitness instructor and president/CEO of Scott’s Training Systems in Arizona, recommends this 30-minute total body workout to maintain fitness but still have time to enjoy yourself while away from home. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815801/fitting-in-exercise-when-on-the-road-1 Michelle Dudash Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:28:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815800/debunking-food-labels-1 Now that you’re finally familiar with food labeling jargon such as fat free, calorie free and trans fat free, manufacturers have thrown new terms into the mix. While these terms don’t necessarily equate to healthfulness, understanding their origins can help you decipher which is the healthiest choice at the market. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815800/debunking-food-labels-1 Michelle Dudash Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815794/10-ways-to-start-eating-green-every-day-2 If you’ve wanted to do your part to leave a small carbon footprint on the planet but don’t think you have the time or money, think again. Here are 10 things you can start doing today to help save the planet. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815794/10-ways-to-start-eating-green-every-day-2 Michelle Dudash Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815792/6-simple-indoor-exercises-1 While many of us are motivated to get fit and look fabulous this season, the weather can make melting those pounds away a challenge. If you don’t have an extra room to spare for an at-home gym, or extra cash to buy high-tech machinery, all you really need are a few small pieces of gear and 30 to 45 minutes. Check out these six simple indoor exercises! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815792/6-simple-indoor-exercises-1 Michelle Dudash