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...

This article is a follow-up from last week, with many easy and practical tips for decreasing sugar intake and improving the nutrient...

The word sugar written in a pile of sugar Sugar is a pervasive ingredient in any food that contains carbohydrates. Some sugars occur...

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

During my three decades of practice, I witnessed the evolution of a frightening trend - the appearance of adult diseases in children...

What exactly is constipation? Why do some babies/children get it while others do not? Constipation constitutes hard, dry,...

Veggie Sticks with Hummus Now that children are home for the summer you need to have plenty of snacks on hand so I am posting this...

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

(The Things Kids Eat!) I am following up on my recent article on edibles (food) as choking hazards, with one on non-edible choking...

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

Have you ever observed your child’s behavior change after eating certain foods? I had a child who was very sensitive to small blood sugar...

Anxiety disorders are the most common illness in this country. About half of those with anxiety also experience depression. These...

Most drugs used to treat mental health disorders act on the chemicals in the brain to alter these and return the brain to a healthy...

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I devote every article this month to a different mental health topic and links to nutrition....

June is National Safety Month for children so I'm starting this month with an article on choking. Most parents likely know that anything...

And How to Reduce Your Child’s Intake! Why is too much salt an issue for a child or for anyone? After all, isn’t salt, or sodium...

What is iron? Why is it important? Iron is a mineral our body uses to make hemoglobin, a protein in the red blood cells that carries...

Babies can have yogurt as early as 6 months. Yogurt is a great food to add to their baby food repertoire. Yogurt has numerous health...