Media Coverage
Hundreds of stories have been written by and about the Meal Makeover Moms. Here is a sampling of some of the broadcast and print coverage.
Newspapers & Magazines:
Kiwi Magazine, October 2009
“Kid Food Makeover”
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Her Life Magazine, Spring 2009
“Tips for Offering Healthy Food Options for Kids”
Smart Shopper/eScrip, Holiday 2008
“Tis the Season to Dine Healthy”
Kiwi Magazine, September 2008
“Smart Snacking”
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Diabetic Living, Summer 2008
“Essential Oils”
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Kiwi, May/June 2008
“Veggie Love”
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IACP Science Says Newsletter, April 2008
“Food Fight: Lessons Learned from the Case of ‘Vegetable Plagiarism’”
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Kiwi, February 2008
“Hearty Winter Pies”
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Boston Globe, January 30, 2008
“Is Sneaking Carrot Puree into Pizza the Right Way to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies?”
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Kiwi, December 2007
“Swap Secrets”
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Kiwi, October 2007
“Lunch Boxes to Love”
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Lexington Herald-Leader, August 12, 2007
“Packing a Punch: The Right Lunchbox Choices Give Kids a Nutritional Boost”
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Melrose Free Press, May 3, 2007
“Melrose People: Janice Newell Bissex”
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Chicago Tribune, April 25, 2007
“A Well-Equipped Kitchen for Eating More Healthfully”
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Diabetic Living, Spring 2007
“Omega-3: More Than a Fish Tale”
Better Homes and Gardens: Diet 2007, January 2007
“Follow the Leader: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, December/January 2007
“Oatmeal Does Dinner”
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Chicago Tribune, November 12, 2006
“Put Nutrition in Kids’ Meals When Dining Out”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, November 2006
“Chip, Chip, Hurray!”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, October 2006
“Go With the Grain”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, September 2006
“Think Outside the Lunch box”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, August 2006
“Real Meals”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, June-July 2006
“Go Fish!”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, May 2006
“Greener Pastas”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, April 2006
“Real Kids Eat Quiche”
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Christian Science Monitor, February 22, 2006
“At Snack Time, Think ‘Outside the Bag’”
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Diane: The Curves Magazine, Winter 2006
“Fridge Makeover: Our Expert Tells You How”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, February/March 2006
“Small Bites, Big Benefits”
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Burlington Free Press, November 1, 2005
“Cooking with Children”
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Parenting, November 2005
“Healthy Bites: Curbing Cravings”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, November 2005
“Pulled Pork Sandwiches ”
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Tulsa World, October 12, 2005
“Taking a Burger and Fries to a More Healthful Place”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, October 2005
“Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars”
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Families Plus, PTA newsletter, Fall 2005
“Tips from the Experts”
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Costco Connection, September 2005
“An A+ at Lunch”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, September 2005
“Cheery-O-Granola”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, August 2005
“Blueberry Munchkin Muffins”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, June-July 2005
“Quick Chicken Burritos”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, May 2005
“Cheeseburger Pizza”
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Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 29, 2005
“Fed Up? A Cookbook Shows Families How to Break the Fast-Food Habit”
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Cape Cod Times, April 2005
“Menu Makeovers”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, April 2005
“Three for the Road ”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, February/March 2005
“Party Like It’s 2005″
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dec. 2, 2004
“Consider a Cookbook or Nutrition Book for Gift”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, December 2004/January 2005
“Meal Makeover: B.L.T. in a Bowl”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, November 2004
“Meal Makeover: Hearty Cornmeal-Apple Pancakes”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, October 2004
“Meal Makeover: Corny Salmon Cakes”
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Quad Angles, Fall 2004
“What’s for Dinner?”
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Nick Jr. Family Magazine, September 2004
“Meal Makeover: Tacos With a Twist”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 12, 2004
“Healthy Snacks Bridge Meals During School Day”
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Atlanta Parent, August 2004
“Makeover Your Sack Lunch”
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Nationally distributed newspaper feature, Summer 2004
“H2O on the Go!”
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Chicago Tribune, July 21, 2004
“Healthful Meals Even Children Will Like”
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Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, GA: June 10, 2004
“Parent Trap: Ways to Avoid Food Wars with Kids”
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The Boston Globe, Boston, MA: May 19, 2004
“Wholesome Meals are a Big Part of the Game: Good Nutrition is a Key Player in Baseball Season”
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Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT: May 8, 2004
“It’s Not Hard to Make Kids Eat Well”
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The Oregonian, Portland, OR: January 13, 2004
“Give Kids Meals a Not-So-Extreme Makeover”
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Newsweek: October 20, 2003
“Family: Mom! Can I Eat Pizza?”
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Television & Radio
Rachael Ray Show, November 19, 2007
“So You Think You Can Cook?!”
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In the Loop with iVillage, October 26, 2007
“Healthier Halloween Party”
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The Daily Buzz, Winter Park, FL, October 9, 2007
“Good Food Fast”
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KMSP-TV (FOX 9) Minneapolis/St. Paul, July 11, 2007
“Saving Money at the Grocery Store”
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The Today Show, March 3, 2004
“Give Your Family a Healthy Meal Makeover”
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WHDH-TV (NBC) Boston, January 22, 2004
“More Bang for Your Buck”
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On the Web
Kaboose
“What’s Your Cooking Style?”
Take the Quiz
Vicky & Jen: What Really Matters”
“Meal Makeovers Series”
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Food Interviews.com, August 11, 2008
“Janice Newell Bissex and Liz Weiss: The Meal Makeover Moms”
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ManicMommies.com, December 10, 2007
“Mom, What’s for Dinner?”
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ABCnews.com, December 6, 2007
“Does Deception Belong at the Dinner Table?”
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Web MD, November 3, 2006
“Food TV: Inspiring Healthy Cooking”
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ClubMom.com: August 2006
“ClubMom Healthy Eating and Meal Planning & Shortcuts Expert”
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HealthyKids.com, February 2006
“Expert Q&A: How to Choose Healthier Recipes and Meals that Kids Will Love”
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ConcerningWomen.com, February 2006
Book Review: The Moms’ Guide to Meal Makeovers
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MommySavers.com, February 2006
“Meal Makeovers”
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MySA.com
“How to Make School-lunch Food Past Muster”
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Completely You
“The Dinner Hour”
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Today’s Table from Mealtime.org, October 2004
“On Shelf”
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LHJ.com, July 2004
“Superfoods for Teens”
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HealthyKids.com: April, 2004
“Meal Makeover Mom Cooking Party”
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FoodFit.com
“Healthy Twists on Old Favorites”
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