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Should your child be on a supplement?
Hey there fellow parents, caretakers and guardians! To supplement or not to supplement…. Is it recommended to give our children a multivitamin and or calcium and vitamin D? We hear so much about this and as parents we truly want to ensure we are providing our children...
Added Sugars
Okay so what in the world is the difference between added sugar and natural sugar. Im sure we have all asked ourselves this as it can be SO confusing and everyone has a different opinion and perspective… drumroll please here is the science based answer to this...
Kids and Allergies
Being a parent is a full-time job and let’s be real we are never “off duty.” Parenthood offers up quite the challenges and so many blessings; ones we never anticipated. When challenges arise with our children, in particular their health, the best thing we can do is...
Potatoes and Misconception around them
Let’s set the record straight on those potatoes- why are they getting such a bad rap?Potatoes are a complex carb aka “good carb.” YES even people at risk or diagnosed with diabetes can and should have potatoes as a part of their diet!They provide a great source of...
Tip 6
Did you know many children are deficient in Vitamin D? Have your child’s Vitamin D levels checked today!
Tip 5
Natural sugars include: the sugar in plain white cow’s milk, the sugar in whole fruit and the sugar in 100% juice- that’s it! The rest is considered added.
Tip 3
You as the parent are responsible for what will be served at the meal and or snack, when it will take place and where it will take place.
Tip 4
Let your child help make decisions on the meal. For example, say “for our vegetable tonight would you like peas or french beans?” They will feel a part of the process and will be more likely to eat them.
Tip 2
Your child is responsible for what they will eat, how much they will eat and honestly if they will eat at all.