By: Jess | | On: March 5, 2013 | Category : Foods, Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals
Boosting Your Child’s Iron Intake If you have a baby and are starting solids, you might have heard the word “iron” being thrown around a lot. That’s because iron is essential for growing babies and toddlers. The problem is, that iron deficiency is most common between the ages 6-24 months....
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By: Jess | | On: February 19, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation, Foods, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition
Do your children eat the same filling on their sandwiches day in and day out? Is it because they refuse all other options or because they just genuinely love it? Whatever the answer we have a free printable for you to help the kids choose their own sandwich fillings and...
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By: Jess | | On: February 5, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition
The Nutritionally Balanced Lunchbox The new school year has begun and I’m sure all parents begin with the best intentions of sending their little kiddies off to daycare, preschool or school with the healthiest of healthy packed lunches and hope for them to eat and enjoy all its yummy goodness....
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By: Jess | | On: January 23, 2013 | Category : Allergies, Foods, Nutrition
When introducing solids to their baby, many parents are unsure of when to introduce peanuts (note: peanuts are actually a legume not a nut) and tree nuts (almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios). With the “rules” changing over the years and the high prevalence of food allergies in...
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By: Jess | | On: January 22, 2013 | Category : Nutrition, Understanding Food Labels
The ingredients list can give you important information about the food product and what it contains, particularly if you are concerned about allergens or food additives. If you can make sense of it of course and know what to look for! All ingredients are listed in descending order by weight....
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