Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects about 1 in 25 US youth, ages 12-19, according to recent CDC statistics. This is about 1.3...

This article delves into the hormone, hormone derivative, and hormone receptor modulator supplements. These include: Anabolic agents...

Last week’s article was an introduction to performance supplements, reviewing general information and categories. Supplement use in youth...

Sports supplements are in the form of drinks, pills, gum, gummies, and powders. They are designed to build muscle or improve endurance....

Did you know that diet plays a role not only in brain development but also in brain function? The brain requires specific nutrients to...

Making meals that are nutrient-dense rather than energy-dense is easy and affordable. Nutrient-dense refers to foods high in nutrients...

Keeping your child healthy and well-hydrated helps to optimize sports performance. They need adequate calories for their given sport and...

Many of you may have heard that sugar and dairy are bad for acne. There is actually science behind this. Acne is an inflammatory process;...

Adolescence and puberty - those words trigger an emotional response and anxiety in parents! This article will help you prepare your child...

The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has consistently ranked as one of the healthiest, most sustainable diets, beneficial for heart health and...

A concerning trend in the past few years is the occurrence of kidney stones in children and adolescents. Kidney stones are another...

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. These have become especially prevalent...

Vitamins, in appropriate amounts, are healthy for the body and necessary for many bodily functions. The vitamins we obtain from our diet...

Child with a plate of plant-based foods Since I ran this post last October, I am publishing it again as it reviews vegetarian eating for...

I am continuing with my “diet evaluation” month for children, and this week is the vegan diet. Let’s first define vegan since it can be...

Last week I reviewed the paleo diet and this week the keto diet. These are somewhat similar diets, both being low carb and high fat, but...

This month I will look into various popular diets and whether they are child-appropriate. Most diets are developed for adults - whether...

Seafood, which includes fish and shellfish, is a healthy source of many nutrients that help a growing child. This article will outline...

Do children really need milk? Calcium and vitamin D are crucial for children to develop healthy bones and teeth. Milk provides one of the...

Inadequate sleep is a pervasive problem for all ages, worse in those affected by mental health disorders. I cannot leave this topic out...