I have stated in many posts that little ones should not have whole nuts before the age of four since these are a choking hazard. Nuts in...

Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...

Allergenic foods are designated as The Big 9. These include: milk and dairy eggs wheat soy peanuts tree nuts fish shellfish sesame...

Now that your baby has tried a variety of cereals, what is the next step? Happy baby eating baby food. I encourage parents to start with...

Now that your baby has achieved the half-year mark, it is time to introduce new foods. Traditionally, first foods have included baby...

Whether to breastfeed or formula-feed your baby is your personal choice. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health...

This new year, I will present information on nutrition for different ages and stages. I plan to focus each week on different aspects of...

Picture of food as medicine with a variety of healthy foods ejecting from a medicine capsule. Make 2024 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long way in improving the quality of what you eat. Swapping foods with healthy nutrients over ones that are less healthy is a great start. I am passing on tips from my book - “Feed Your Child’s Future Health, Prevent Disease before It Starts” and from so

Cold and flu season is upon us, and keeping healthy goes beyond good handwashing, avoiding crowds, and covering your cough. Nutrition plays a vital role. Keeping your gut healthy contributes to a healthy immune system, as outlined in “What’s the Gut Got to do with Immunity” blog 10/4/23; https://www.feedfuturehealth.com/post/what-s-the-gut-got-to-do-with-immunity In addition to a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep and exercise are all beneficial. Immune-boosting foods do

A concerning trend in the past few years is the occurrence of kidney stones in children and adolescents. Kidney stones are another...

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. These have become especially prevalent...

Vitamins, in appropriate amounts, are healthy for the body and necessary for many bodily functions. The vitamins we obtain from our diet...

This article is especially for mothers who take care of everyone and everything! You also need to take care of yourself. A mother’s heart...

If you are like me, cooler weather often signals a change in eating habits. Gone are the fresh fruits of the summer and light meals full of salads and vegetables, and in come the starches and refined grains - more meat and potatoes and treats. I will give tips to help holiday-proof your eating during this tempting time and suggestions for healthy treats. Pictured above is a savory holiday meal that includes a variety of vegetables. Check out the Academy of Culinary Kitchen we

Last week, I discussed what type 2 diabetes is and some of the risk factors and causes; this article outlines what you can do about it and preventive measures. Parents are the ones who are in charge of making changes that are good for the entire family. Children who are overweight, especially those with insulin resistance, are at risk for progressing to T2D. You cannot change your inherited factors, but you can change lifestyle factors. You also can control what you purchase

Since November is American Diabetes Month, this week and next will pertain to this timely topic. One of the reasons I started this blog...

It is likely you know someone who has vitamin D deficiency. It is a common nutritional deficiency. Estimates are that 50% of the population worldwide and 40% of the U.S. population are affected. This article explores vitamin D, its importance, and how to get enough. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, spelled out with rocks on the sand. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is one of the 13 vitamins we get through food, sun exposure, and with supplements. This vitamin, disc

I was a guest recently for a podcast, Small Changes, Big Shifts, with Dr. Michelle Robin (9/25/23). You can find it on Spotify, Apple and...

What are probiotics and prebiotics; are they different? Do we need to take them as supplements, or can we get them in our diet? Are they...

Since October is SIDS Awareness Month, I am starting with an article about safe sleep guidelines, rather than nutrition. This topic is so...