Hi there, Mamas! Â It has been a while! Â I certainly don’t enjoy leaving you hanging for the next article on family nutrition, but things have been so crazy this month! Â Here’s an update on what’s been going on recently: I’m
The Truth About Juice
Hi there, Mamas! Â We’ve talked a lot about starting baby on solid foods (When to Start, Which Foods to Choose, and even L’s Solid Food Timeline), but besides formula and breast milk, we haven’t talked too much about drinks. Â Juice
Make Way for Mediterranean Diet Month!
Hey there, Mamas!  With summer fast approaching, it’s a great time to think about our heart health. Since many of us are more active during the warmer months, our heart is working the hardest it does all year. So, how
An Easy Breakfast Trick to Slash Calories & Boost Nutrition
Hi there, Mamas! Â Breakfast is often hailed as the most important meal of the day, but how often do you feel like your breakfast either weighs you down or leaves you ravenous in just an hour or two? Â Keep reading
L’s Solid Food Timeline
Hey there, Mamas! Â I have received a ton of requests for this, so here it is: L’s solid foods, in order of appearance (plus my logic behind the introduction). Â (See this article to see if your child is ready for
When It Pays to Buy Organic
Hi there, Mamas! Â To continue with National Nutrition Month and Informed Food Choices, here’s a little info on organic produce: when to buy and when to skip. The Basics: An organic item has been produced through approved methods that integrate
Eating for a Healthy Heart {Part 2: Fun with Fiber}
{Part 2 in Eating for a Healthy Heart, first mentioned here.} Hi there, Mamas! Today’s post is on fiber. I know we often think about fiber as being for gut health, but it can also be a big component in
Solid Food, Solid Fun: Part 2
Part 2: Choosing First Foods So, you’ve decided that your baby is ready for solid foods. How exciting! Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge, which first foods are best for your little one? Iron-fortified baby cereal*. Baby