Cooking with Kids
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...
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Denise Scott
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Developing Your Child’s Palate and Taste Preferences
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...
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Denise Scott
Dec 7, 20223 min read
The Problem with Breakfast
I believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for children. A healthy breakfast is vital for a child to function...
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Denise Scott
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Processed Food and Brain Health
Research is making it very clear that increased consumption of ultra-processed foods can lead to a significant decrease in mental...
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Denise Scott
Nov 23, 20223 min read
How to Feed Your Baby Before Birth
Nutrient-rich foods for pregnancy Did you realize that good nutrition starts for your child before birth? What you eat during pregnancy...
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Denise Scott
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Omega-3 versus Omega-6 Fatty Acids - What’s the Difference?
You hear a lot these days about PUFAs - polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These two PUFAs are...
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Denise Scott
Nov 9, 20222 min read
The Importance of the Microbiome
Did you know that there are more microorganisms living inside of us than are cells in our body? These microorganisms within our gut make...
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Denise Scott
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Meals with a Deal
20 for 20 (20 meals for 4 under $20!) Most of my posts emphasize adding more plants to your child’s diet, so I have compiled a list of...
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Denise Scott
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Anti-inflammatory Eating for Children
Inflammation in the body has many triggers - illness, infection, autoimmune disease, reaction to foreign bodies, trauma, etc....
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Denise Scott
Oct 19, 20225 min read
Food Allergies in Kids
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...
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Denise Scott
Oct 12, 20222 min read
The Mediterranean Diet for Children
The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has consistently ranked as one of the healthiest, most sustainable diets, beneficial for heart health, and...
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Denise Scott
Oct 10, 20221 min read
EXCITING NEWS!
Some of you are aware that since my retirement from the clinical practice of pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology, I became certified...
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Denise Scott
Oct 5, 20224 min read
Is Plant-Based Eating Appropriate for Children?
Child with a plate of plant-based foods There are many variations of eating: Vegetarian: excludes animals Vegan: excludes animals, dairy,...
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Denise Scott
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Does Appetite Control Food Intake or Food Control Appetite???
(The Chicken or the Egg?) The “Please Don"t Eat” sign on this refrigerator is less important than what is inside. It has long been...
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Denise Scott
Sep 21, 20224 min read
Should Children Take Supplements?
What are supplements? Supplements can be anything given by mouth that is not in the form of food, including vitamins, herbal supplements,...
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Denise Scott
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Food for Brain Development
Did you know that the brain primarily develops during the first two-three years of life? What you feed your infant is critically...
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Denise Scott
Sep 7, 20225 min read
Sports Nutrition for Kids
Girls' soccer team, an example of organized sports for kids Now that school sports are in full swing, I have put together some...
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Denise Scott
Aug 31, 20223 min read
Obesity and Puberty - What’s the Link???
Numerous factors control puberty - nutrition, gender, family genetics, environmental factors, race, and hormones. Obesity is affected by...
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Denise Scott
Aug 24, 20223 min read
What is Normal Growth and Weight Gain in a Child?
An Endocrinologist Perspective As a pediatric endocrinologist, I frequently evaluated growth. Most commonly, there was concern regarding...
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Denise Scott
Aug 17, 20225 min read
The Sweet Toxicity of Sugar
Sugar can be tasty but too much is toxic Now that you have ideas for healthy sweet treats from last week, I will tell you the dangers of...
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