In response to Joelle’s question posted to “Yogurt: The Good, The Bad, & The Controversial”, the following information is dedicated to providing some non-dairy sources of calcium. First of all, the RDA for calcium for children is as follows: 1-3 Years 500 mg/day 4-8 years 800 mg/day 9-18 years 1,300 mg/day If you would like to cut down on milk and cheese there are a number of alternative sources for calcium such as: Snack Ideas: Almonds 90 mg for ¼ cup Almond Butter 85 mg for 2 tbsp Figs
As with nearly all the foods we feed our families, there is some controversy as to whether or not yogurt is a healthy source of nutrition. Furthermore, there are so many varieties on the market today, it’s hard to know which to select should you decide to incorporate yogurt into your family’s meals and snacks. First of all, not all yogurts are created equal. Many of the varieties we see on the grocery shelves today are nutritionally void. Healthy yogurt provides a number of benefits, but it’s important to know how to select the most nutritionally complete option. The following are some of the benefits of consuming (healthy) yogurt: Easier to digest and tends to be less allergenic than mil
A KidNutriYum reader is getting ready to transition her baby to solid food, and has asked for some general guidelines on how to go about doing so. This is a very exciting time, but can also be somewhat stressful for first time parents. Some important factors to consider are whether to feed your baby organic, as well as whether to purchase or make your baby’s first foods. Should you decide to proceed on your own, KidNutriYum can recommend some fantastic resources that will help you get started! The following are some signs that indicate that your baby is ready to start experimenting with food: Baby is interested in what you’re eating Baby opens mouth if offered a spoon Baby is able to sit u
