|
Sign up for our newsletters!
Subscribe to O, The Oprah Magazine

12 Ways to Improve Your Family's Health

Oprah's resident MD, Mehmet Oz, shares his most effective tips for keeping your family healthy and happy.
By Mehmet Oz, MD
 
Carafe of water with lemon slices
Photo: Getty Images

Quench Cravings with Water

Thirst and hunger both originate in the hypothalamus and are sometimes hard to differentiate from each other. So offer your kids a glass of water before you give them a snack. If they don't like plain water, toss slices of fruit or vegetables into a carafe of filtered water for a healthier alternative to sugary beverages.

From the February 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Loading...
Advertisement
Advertisement
IN THE CURRENT ISSUE
In our June issue you'll find 7 steps to creating the life you really want and Oprah's soul-searching journey with a spiritual master—plus much more.
see all new stories
Advertisement