Nutrition plays a role in maintaining your and your child’s health during the winter. There are ways you can use food to offer protection, in addition to frequent handwashing, covering your mouth with coughing and sneezing, and/or mask-wearing. Eating healthy during the colder months can be challenging for numerous reasons - The holidays offer too many appealing high-sugar, high-fat, and high-calorie treats Some of your favorite fresh produce may be more limited during these

Inflammation plays a role in many diseases, and diet can worsen or improve it. This article highlights simple ways to reduce inflammatory foods. Even small dietary changes can be beneficial for those experiencing symptoms. These changes aren't curative but may help prevent issues and manage symptoms. The following are considered inflammatory food components. Sugar, especially added sugars Refined Carbohydrates Red and processed meats Fried foods Saturated fats and Omega-6 fat

The current recommendations for introducing three of the top allergenic foods in infancy, based on the latest studies, show a reduction in infant food allergies. These top 3 include eggs, peanut products, and milk products.  Pictured are several of the most common allergenic foods including peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, fish, and wheat. Previous advice recommended delaying the nine most common allergenic foods   Peanuts Eggs Milk  Tree nuts  Fish  Shellfish Sesame Soy Wheat

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Nutrition plays a role in maintaining your and your child’s health during the winter. There are ways you can use food to offer...

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