Now that we discussed improving the nutrient density of meals - let’s use that information to create meals and snacks for home and on the...

Are you familiar with the gut microbiota? Research shows that there are more microorganisms living in our gut than there are cells in our...

Feeding your child table food and what the rest of the family eats is exciting. This article is a reminder that little ones don’t chew...

During infancy, babies get all the protein they require from breast milk or formula. Meat and seafood provide an additional protein...

I have stated in many posts that little ones should not have whole nuts before the age of four since these are a choking hazard. Nuts in...

Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...

Allergenic foods are designated as The Big 9. These include: milk and dairy eggs wheat soy peanuts tree nuts fish shellfish sesame...

Now that your baby has tried a variety of cereals, what is the next step? Happy baby eating baby food. I encourage parents to start with...

Now that your baby has achieved the half-year mark, it is time to introduce new foods. Traditionally, first foods have included baby...

Whether to breastfeed or formula-feed your baby is your personal choice. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health...

This new year, I will present information on nutrition for different ages and stages. I plan to focus each week on different aspects of...

Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...

Puberty - that word triggers an emotional response and anxiety in parents! Something we don’t like to think about when our little ones...

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a bit of a misnomer, per the author of this feeding method. The term should be baby-led solids since the...

Make 2023 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long...

Young children love to spend time with their parents and do the things that they do. Cooking is a novel activity for them, even though...

Did you know that you can influence the foods your child prefers from an early age? A child’s diet during the first few years can...

Nutrient-rich foods for pregnancy Did you realize that good nutrition starts for your child before birth? What you eat during pregnancy...

Did you know that eight food categories account for over 90% of food allergies in kids? Did you know that children will outgrow many of...

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