Committing to raising a healthy family is a HUGE job! Like me, I’m sure you have a long list of actions you’re willing to take to raise a healthy family. For me, it means: Fewer vacations – Allocating less money to vacations and more money to fresh, organic foods and products for my family Less time – Spending extra time…
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Is he off the boob yet? “Noooo, Dad. He’s still nursing.” This conversation has officially become the norm for my dad and me these days. I love my dad – he’s a wiseass and a teddy bear. While he’s half joking when he asks this question, I know he’s also judging. Actually, he’s more like…
Starting your infant on solid foods is a whole new journey that can bring mixed emotions. Fear. Excitement. Relief. Giddiness. Anxiety. What feelings do you associate with this experience? As a family nutrition coach, I was frantic to get it right! I read research studies, spoke with experts and scoured books to identify a handful of evidence-informed guidelines…
While I love to cook, as a busy mom I don’t have time to whip up every meal. Of course, it’s important to focus on whole foods prepared at home because they’re the most nutritious fuel for our bodies. But let’s get real – we all need those packaged foods we can turn to in…
When deciding to write this post about dairy-free calcium sources, I immediately thought of a favorite children’s book by Sandra Boynton titled “Are You a Cow?” To most this is a silly question, but to certain nutrition experts this question is pertinent. There’s much debate over whether cow’s milk should be part of your diet…
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