Healthy eating for children
We all know that eating healthy is important. But did you know that is particularly true for children? The eating habits that are formed in childhood can shape their eating habits for life.
Between busy lives and picky eaters, it is easy to forget about healthy eating in favor of easier, less nutritious choices. But, with a few small adjustments, such as regular family meals, involving your...
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The Doctor is In: When your toddler is a picky eater
As a pediatrician, I am frequently asked what to do about toddlers who are picky eaters. Picky eating is very common. Most children go through a phase of picky eating and some will remain finicky. So, what’s a parent supposed to do about it?
In general, it’s a parent’s job to decide what and when your child should eat; your child gets to decide if and how much to eat. That means you schedule...
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Bouncing Back: Website helps new moms plan a healthy diet
After giving birth, most women are itching to get back into their jeans. While dieting may seem like the thing to do, women must be careful about cutting calories after pregnancy. Your body needs to replenish the nutrients it lost during birth and you will need energy to keep up with your newborn.
A helpful resource to use when planning for your nutritional needs while losing the extra weight...
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Just Ask: Will eating certain foods give my nursing baby gas?
by Deanne Lawson, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Maybe, but it may not be what you think. There is a lot of myth about what foods make babies gassy. Broccoli and onions are often suspected as culprits. Some women are afraid they’ll need to give up caffeine and chocolate. The fact is that most mothers can eat any food without causing fussiness in their babies.
Babies, like all people, pass gas. It is a natural...
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