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Your family needs to eat right in order to be healthy. Here you will find articles and recipes for babies, children, teenagers, moms, and dads.
Negative Body Image: When to Seek Help?
As adults, we all know that we can become consumed with thoughts about how our bodies compare to others. Now, with the constant stream of comparisons via social media, it can be even harder to steer ourselves
Continue readingWhen to Seek Help for my Child’s Eating Habits
We all want our children to be healthy and happy, but sometimes navigating our children’s food preferences and the time and energy it takes to plan and cook meals can be overwhelming (let alone getting
Continue readingDiet and Supplements for Autism: Examining the Evidence
If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you may have found yourself exploring or including dietary and alternative therapies as part of your child’s treatment plan. Families of children
Continue reading4 Ways to Help Your Picky Eater Try New Foods
If you are the parent of a picky eater, you might find yourself thinking, “Why on earth can’t they just sit down and eat!?” It seems so simple. But for our kids who are picky eaters, it’s a whole
Continue reading13 Foods to Avoid if Your Child Has ADHD
Did you know that doctors have conjectured that certain foods could possibly trigger or worsen attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms? Although research studies are limited when it comes
Continue reading7 Foods To Eat If Your Child Has ADHD
Managing the symptoms of ADHD can be troublesome as an adult, and helping your child manage them can be even more complex and challenging. As a result, I have started to include lifestyle changes like
Continue readingThe Complete Oil-Free, Low-Sodium Popcorn Guide
Coming in at only 93 calories per 3-cup serving, popcorn has got to be one of the most ‘worth-it’ snacks for dieters and health-conscious snackers. Don’t be fooled into thinking that a bag of microwave
Continue reading5 Ways Pesticides May Harm Your Family
From asthma to diabetes, Alzheimer’s to cancer, there are a wide range of common diseases that currently threaten public health. Although each of these diseases are caused by varying factors,there
Continue readingBalsamic Roasted Root Vegetables
It’s time to introduce your family to its newest member. These balsamic roasted veggies will take up permanent residence at your dinner table once you discover how quickly they’re devoured each and
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient without which, our bodies would not be able to function properly. Unlike some other vitamins, our bodies are not able to store vitamin C—so regular intake of vitamin
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient, and researchers see devastating consequences of vitamin A deficiency, especially in lower income countries, according to the report Global Prevalence of Vitamin
Continue readingVitamin B12: Benefits, Sources, and Deficiency Risks During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or you’ve recently given birth, you’re likely aware of the essential vitamin folic acid—also called folate, or vitamin B9. Studies show that
Continue reading10 Foods You Should Be Eating During Pregnancy
Congratulations! Pregnancy is exciting and exhilarating. For some women, it can also bring endless aches, pains, nausea and fatigue—and concerns about your child’s future. Well, your child’s future
Continue readingDelicious Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup That’ll Make You Fall for Orange
Pumpkin is a favorite food in the fall and year-round. But be careful—don’t settle for the pumpkin-flavored, pumpkin-spiced, pumpkin-infused commercially available products to get your pumpkin fix.
Continue readingMy Baby Won’t Take a Bottle. What Should I Do?
Question: My breastfeeding baby won’t take a bottle. What should I do? Answer by Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD.
Continue reading5 Foods That Are Affecting Your Child’s Mood
by: Krista Hillis B.A.Sc Psychology and Neuroscience We often view mental health issues as an ‘adult’ problem, but the unfortunate reality is, children also suffer from mood disorders and other
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