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Treating Constipation with Diet
What exactly is constipation? Why do some babies/children get it while others do not? Constipation constitutes hard, dry,...
Denise Scott
Jun 28, 20234 min read


Why Children Should Drink Milk and Which Milk to Choose
Do children really need milk? Calcium and vitamin D are crucial for children to develop healthy bones and teeth. Milk provides one of the...
Denise Scott
Jun 18, 20234 min read


Healthy Substitutions for a Healthy New Year!
Make 2023 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long...
Denise Scott
Dec 28, 20223 min read


Processed Food and Brain Health
Research is making it very clear that increased consumption of ultra-processed foods can lead to a significant decrease in mental function over time. Ultra-processed foods are those that contain large amounts of fat, sugar, and salt, as well as artificial flavors, colors and other additives. Examples include soda, cereal, white bread, potato chips, and frozen foods, like pizza, fries, and ice cream. These foods become problematic early in a child’s life since that is the peri
Denise Scott
Nov 30, 20223 min read


The Importance of the Microbiome
Did you know that there are more microorganisms living inside of us than are cells in our body? These microorganisms within our gut make...
Denise Scott
Nov 9, 20222 min read


The Mediterranean Diet for Children
The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has consistently ranked as one of the healthiest, most sustainable diets, beneficial for heart health, and...
Denise Scott
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Food for Brain Development
Did you know that the brain primarily develops during the first two-three years of life? What you feed your infant is critically...
Denise Scott
Sep 14, 20223 min read


The Sweet Toxicity of Sugar
Sugar can be tasty but too much is toxic Now that you have ideas for healthy sweet treats from last week, I will tell you the dangers of...
Denise Scott
Aug 17, 20225 min read


FIBER - Not Just for Grandparents!
Sources of Fiber in Our Diet Fiber is a complex carbohydrate with minimal to no calories. This carbohydrate is relevant to our diet even...
Denise Scott
Jul 20, 20223 min read
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