This month, I introduce KidNutriYum’s version of Energy Bites that are simple to make, and can be included as a “sometimes” snack for school. These homemade raw balls of wholesome ingredients, are an excellent alternative to processed snacks that contain bananas and agave as a sweetener and no preservatives. They require minutes of your time and are a fun kitchen-based activity to enjoy with your children. You can also experiment with using a variety of nut butter options. These freeze very well. Ingredients 1 cup oats 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup sunflower seed butter (*homemade) ½ cup flaxseed meal 2/3 cup ripe mashed banana (roughly 2 bananas) 1 tbsp. chia 1 tsp vanilla
Introducing solids to infants can be overwhelming with an abundance of information targeting new mothers. The following are guidelines aimed to getting your babies set up for a lifetime of healthy eating. Consider waiting until 6 months to start solids; Solid foods are not as nutritious as breast milk or formula which provide 100% of baby’s nutrition until 6 months – and the bulk of nutritional needs through the first year Solid food may be lower in good nutrition and higher in calories – which may lead to obesity Solid foods are harder to swallow Solid foods may increase the risk of health problems such as eczema and allergies Babies don’t need water while exclusively breastfed. When your
