ANOTHER one: Study links food chemicals to attention deficit

http://bit.ly/a6gdHt How much convincing (and money spent) do we need that the chemicals used in non-organic farming are bad for babies and our kids? This study highlights the role of chemicals in relationship to ADD / ADHD. If your child suffers, or if you want to prevent – I recommend choosing organic wherever possible. Need [...]

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Back-to-School Nutrition Rule(s)

Today, at Good Morning America Health, I tackled the issue of back-to-school nutrition. What’s important to consider is that a) you and your child(ren) “break the fast” to get the body in energy usage mode b) that you aim for a balance of nutrients – some carb+protein + healthy fat (+unlimited veggies) at each eating [...]

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Multis 4 Kids: What You Should Consider In Choosing A Supplement For Your Kids

I was recently asked to comment on supplements for kids so here are my thoughts. I also liked this article from Vitamin Retailer (attached 2 MB PDF) Today, I read a lot of articles about all of the threats to children’s health, the exponential increases in levels of disease, allergies, intolerances etc and they paint [...]

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Organically Raised – Why, How, and Mmmmmm….

I’m not sure if it’s the photo accompanying the section entitled ‘Nirvana,’ India’s baby cupcakes, or mama mantra recommended to be displayed in one’s kitchen, but altogether this cookbook / guide [Organically Raised: Conscious Cooking for Babies and Toddlers] delivers on the health trifecta: great taste, nutrient-dense, doable. With recent research pointing out the lasting [...]

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Feeling Deprived? Low Energy? Eat (and drink) Organic

This past weekend could have been a recipe for disaster and dissatisfaction. I was thrilled to join a panel of the amazing Dr. Greene (Feeding Baby Green), Anna Getty (Easy, Green, Organic) and Anni Daulter (Organically Raised) at Whole Child Whole Planet Expo to help parents navigate better food choices for their kids (and themselves). [...]

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Teen Angst: Why Do I Have to Eat Fruits & Vegetables

Exerpt from a recent interview with Ashley Koff RD (read more at Teen Vogue.com) Recently I learned that less than ten percent of teens are not getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Many teens may think it’s no big deal to eat mostly processed foods and snacks rather than fruits and vegetables. Are [...]

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How Sweet, Cereals to Support Immunity?

According to Kellogg’s, their kid’s cereals contain vitamins that “help support immunity” …AKA says NO WAY! Whether it’s gummy candies fortified with vitamins or cereals done the same way – the KEY ISSUE is the SUGAR. We know that while vitamins MAY help – and this depends on quality and dosage – support the immune [...]

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It’s Halloween – LEARN to skip the TRICKS, and ENJOY the TREATS

It’s a HoliDAY A) trick: Despite what the stores say, Halloween is just 1 DAY – and Halloween shouldn’t start CANDY / TREAT week, or season B) treat: if you make it one day you can TREAT yourself – enjoy your favorite candy and / or baked goods “Better For You” Sugar A) trick: “sugar-free” [...]

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Back-to-School: Recipe(s) for Success

Originally posted on The Huffington Post. For many parents, back-to-school presents mixed emotions tipping the balance in favor of anxiety ….There’s one part Elation: Yeah, they are back in school! But two parts Concern- 1)What do I send them that they will eat (and enjoy) and 2)How do I prevent them from getting the colds [...]

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A Gift from the Sea

My friend, a nanny, recounted a story for me the other day. She took her charges (two boys 5 and 2) to the grocery store for a snack and they stopped in front of the frozen aisle and said “Seeeweeed, we want the seeeeeweeeed.” She stopped, confused, knowing that the snack pack of Sea’s Gift [...]

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