If you've followed the news on childhood obesity lately, you know the state of affairs is pretty grim. Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past two decades, and most signs point to the next generation being the first whose life expectancy will be shorter than their parents'.
When I was growing up, a common refrain was "no snacking between meals" or "you'll spoil your dinner." Today, nutritionists are saying just the opposite is true. For kids and adults, it's recommended that we all eat five or six smaller meals spaced out over the day instead of the three traditional pig-outs. This is especially true for children, who, if they haven't already succumbed to obesity, h
McDonald's restaurants' staffs automatically serve french fries with kids' Happy Meals and don't mention the healthier choice of apple slices to their customers, a new study shows. Nutrition researchers working for the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a Washington, D.C. consumer group, visited 44 McDonald's restaurants across the country and ordered 75 Happy Meals without specif
The baby solid food charts on the following pages are general guidelines with solid baby foods that are age appropriate. These solid food charts/guidelines are somewhat conservative
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First an apology – I thought this had been posted at the end of Dec. but I found it in my Draft folder. Luckily, there are no other important posts hanging about in that folder! I learned of an interview done with Frank Greer, MD [American Academy of Pediatrics's Committee on Nutrition] and was so happy to finally be able to see a respected medical authority state that
I made pulled pork in the slow cooker yesterday (or was it the day before..) and tweeted about how it reminded me that this is a great way to make meats for babies. On our Meat Recipes and Meats for Babies FAQ pages, I note that using the crock pot/slow cooker might not be the best way to prepare meats for babies due to their inherent stronger taste. This is particularly true when you are just
Oatmeal is one of our favorite comfort foods during the cold frigid winter months. Oatmeal has that warm “stick to the ribs” taste sensation that really warms us up the morning, afternoon or evening! Oats are high in fiber, calcium, protein and even some B vitamins so they are an excellent choice of grain to offer your little one.
I’ve recently roasted a few pumpkins and pureed them for use in baby foods and probably a few breads and cookies in the next few months. My toddler loves oatmeal, and even though we have been using apples primarily, we’ve started using pumpkin, both roasted and canned. She now asks for “punka” almost every morning! Great way to get baby some veggies first thing in the morning. First time roasting
