Boosting Nutrition with Wheat Germ
Next time you go to the grocery store, I urge you to buy Wheat Germ – a very powerful powder-like substance that is virtually tasteless and can be added unnoticed to almost any food. Many children are picky eaters and we often worry that they may not be getting all the nutrients required from their diet for optimal growth and development. Please note that Wheat Germ is the smallest part of the whole grain and does contain gluten so be sure to check with your doctor before ad
From Formula to Cow’s Milk
A KidNutriYum reader has asked me to discuss the transition from baby formula to cow’s milk. There are three main questions that need to be addressed namely, when, why, and how? The recommendation for the average healthy baby is to transition from formula to cow’s milk at one year. That being said, if your child is under or over weight, or your baby is not eating at meal time, you should discuss when the optimal time for the transition is for your baby with your doctor. (al
Let’s Keep This Interactive
If you have any questions, or are curious to know about a particular nutrition topic with respect to your kids, let me know. I’ve been writing about topics that are of current interest to me, but I would love to have feedback from you and what you’re interested in, unsure of, or even just mildly curious about. I hope to hear from you soon!
Yummy Recipe for Older Kids – and even for you!
I made a fantastic recipe last week that I have to share! It’s a homemade cereal bar with lots of yummy nutrients. Unfortunately it doesn’t make a great snack for very young children since there are nuts and seeds and lots of little pieces. Check it out for your older kids, and feel free to substitute ingredients (Ex. I didn’t have sunflower seeds so I used pumpkin seeds): http://www.familyoven.com/offsite?r_id=157985&u=http://www.recipezaar.com/101251 Enjoy!
Toddler Snacks – Are They Healthy?
I decided to look into the nutrition of toddler marketed snacks since I have had my suspicions about them over the last several months. My reservations about these snacks, including those labeled as organic, were in fact substantiated through further research. Sorry moms, but they simply aren’t good for your little ones! I’m not however one to point out problems without providing solutions, so I will offer some healthy alternatives at the end of this blog. A study conducte
Iron For Kids
So far I have touched on various staple items that we all have on our grocery list. After all, when we go to the grocery store, we’re not just buying food for our kids. And if we weren’t previously eating properly, now’s a great time to make some changes for the whole family! Today let’s turn our focus specifically to the importance of Iron for our kids. Why is it important? How much do they need? What are the best sources of iron, and how can we ensure that they’re gett
The Bread Conundrum
Before I even begin, I have to dispel one important myth. Bread and carbohydrates do not cause weight gain! (calorie intake > calorie output does) In fact, grains add a lot of nutritional value and should be incorporated into a well balanced diet. Whole Wheat, Whole Grain, Flax, Buckwheat, Barley…and the list goes on and on! How can we determine which bread is the best option given the array of choices? Once again terminology and labeling makes it difficult to really know
