Which Witch Will You Choose?

Which Witch Will You Choose?

Halloween can be a time of excitement and anticipation for children, and outside of dressing in costume, one of the key highlights is often the delicious candy they collect while trick-or-treating.  As parents, we may be entering into a controversial space here: should we let Read more…

Baby’s Superfood: Using Breastmilk to Strengthen the Infant Gut

Baby’s Superfood: Using Breastmilk to Strengthen the Infant Gut

Breastfeeding popularity has ebbed and flowed over the last several decades, with August serving as an opportunity to highlight the importance of breastmilk. Research continues to shed light on just how essential breastmilk is for overall health, and as such, the World Health Organization now Read more…

The Role of Family Habits in Addressing Child Obesity

The Role of Family Habits in Addressing Child Obesity

Currently, a third of American kids – 1 in 3 children – are overweight or obese, and struggling with metabolic dysfunction (they have trouble turning glucose into energy, so it stores as fat tissue). Trending alongside childhood obesity are increasing rates of childhood T2D diagnoses. Read more…

5 Great Nutrition and Gut Health Books for Kids of All Ages

5 Great Nutrition and Gut Health Books for Kids of All Ages

Since my nutrition practice is about 1/3-1/2 children at any given time, I’ve had to find books that would resonate enough with the kids to get the onboard with healthier eating. Below are my (and my son’s!) top picks: 1. Buddies in My Belly: A Read more…