Hey there, Mamas! February is American Heart Month, which we talked about last year (specifically, fat and fiber). Since Lent this year falls a good majority in February, it seems a good time to add to our talk on heart
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 3} Feeding Your Fam
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week three for the Family Friendly Diet Series. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here and Part Two {Weight Isn’t Everything} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 2} Weight Isn’t Everything
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week two for the Family Friendly Diet Series {Weight Isn’t Everything}. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning an extreme
An Apple a Day…
Hi there, Mamas! December 1 is National Eat a Red Apple Day. I’m not sure who is tasked with these unofficial food holidays, but I would have to say this one is pretty great! Everyone knows the old adage “an
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Hey there, Mamas! Hopefully Halloween wasn’t too scary for your waistline – or your health! November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diet plays a huge role in the management of all types of diabetes. A healthy diet (and weight) throughout
Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Cookies
Hi there, Mamas! With all of the pumpkin-spice foods rolling out this time of year, I was inspired to add a little fall flare to one of my daughter’s favorite breakfast recipes. {But, really I just wanted some pumpkin cookies.}
Snacks versus Treats: What’s the Difference?
Hi there, Mamas! Snacks are no small part of our life. According to this article, over 90% of people are snacking at least once a day, with over 20% snacking at least 3-4 times daily. I’m sure those of you
Eat to Prevent {The Most Common Disease in Kids}
Hi there, Mamas! Here’s a question for you: What is the most common chronic disease of childhood? Some thoughts might be asthma, anemia, or now days, type 2 diabetes? Actually, the most common chronic disease for kids aged 6-19
The Truth About Juice
Hi there, Mamas! We’ve talked a lot about starting baby on solid foods (When to Start, Which Foods to Choose, and even L’s Solid Food Timeline), but besides formula and breast milk, we haven’t talked too much about drinks. Juice
Make Way for Mediterranean Diet Month!
Hey there, Mamas! With summer fast approaching, it’s a great time to think about our heart health. Since many of us are more active during the warmer months, our heart is working the hardest it does all year. So, how