Woman standing with crutches with her leg splinted. ''Healing Foods - Nutrition for Injury and Surgery Recovery'' If you or your child has had an accident with injury, broken bones, or surgery, you realize that recovery can be long and difficult. What you may not realize is that nutrition plays a role in the recovery process. Many factors come into play in the complicated wound healing process. This process is energy-intensive and requires numerous nutrients, all which are av

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. ''Food swaps reduce inflammation'' The following are considered inflammatory food components. Sugar, especially added sugars Refined Carbohydrates Red and processed meats Fried f

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