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November is the month that ushers in our country’s favorite day of food festivities. We celebrate family traditions that reach back generations and recall special memories from our childhood Thanksgivings. As a nutritionist, I am thankful for the bounty of healthy foods the fall season brings and the opportunity to share how they can be [...]

I wanted to pass along some nutrition tips for parents to help boost their children’s immune systems during the cold and flu season. The Food Channel featured the article!
Fighting the Flu One Bite at a Time: A Nutritionist’s Checklist to Boost Your Child’s Immune System to Help Fend off Swine Flu

Have you ever wondered how nutrition affects your baby’s brain growth and development? What specific nutrients play a role in growing a healthy brain?
My interest in this area of research has peaked lately because I am in my third trimester with my first baby and I want to make sure I supply her with everything [...]

I was asked a great question recently by a mom that I wanted to share with all of you because it brings up an important nutrition issue surrounding toddlers. “My toddler is a milk lover, but I am concerned he may be drinking too much. Am I wrong, or is there such thing as too [...]

I recently sponsored a contest through a friend’s e-newsletter called The Scramble. We asked parents to submit their baby or toddler’s favorite homemade, healthy recipe and the winner would receive a Baby or Toddler Bistro Box. I am still receiving submissions but loved this one and had to share! As a nutritionist, I love this [...]

Parents are always very curious about whether the HAVE to start with rice cereal for their babies’ first bites, or if there are any other equally healthy options? Well, in short, no…and…yes! To help you on your way to choosing your baby’s first bites, I decided to come up with a top ten first foods [...]

Welcome to my blog where I’ll muse on all things nutrition when it comes what goes into your babies and toddlers’ tummies! In my world, food is integral to what is going on with our bodies and minds. Food breaks down to chemicals that react in the body for use as fuel, energy storage, and defense against disease.