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What NOT to Feed Your Baby

A common question asked by new mothers is what types of foods to offer and what types of foods to avoid when it comes to introducing their babies to solids. The recommended age for weaning a baby off of a breast milk or formula-only regimen is 4-6 months old, according to the American Academy of Pediatric. After that time, you should gradually introduce new foods to their system. When you do decide to take that step and introduce new foods to your baby, here are some tips about what foods to avoid until your babys first birthday:

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Peas and Carrots, Carrots and Peas! A Choice in Ending Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity starts young and I am starting to understand why. I was shocked as a first time mother and nutritionist to see the lunch menu options for the two year olds at my sons daycare. The hot lunch program as it is promoted in most daycare centers consists of corn dogs, fries, pizza, cheese burgers, taquitos and some other fried food options. Nutrient VOID foods. I actually thought I would not be dealing with the school fast food challenge till my son was in high school! What a shocker. I Have to Admit…

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Healthy Recipes for Families

Would you like to see the kid’s menu? Why bother? You know what is on it: chicken nuggets, french fries, mac and cheese and hot dogs. No wonder obesity has reached epidemic levels in America. But eating healthy isn’t complicated. Add fruits and vegetables to your diet and avoid sugar, white flour and trans fats. But how do you get your kids to eat the good stuff? The following are some tips on how to make healthy changes to your family’s meals.

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10 Easy Ways to Make Your Guy Feel Good

My female clients sometimes ask me what they can do to make their partner feel really cherished, like the man that he really wants to be. I always tell them that you should take time to really thank your guy for being a great dad, for being a great …