“What’s in My Baby’s Food?”

by Rachel Rothman, Registered Dietitian  In October, a non-profit group called Healthy Babies Bright Futures released a new report titled, “What’s in my Baby’s food?”  The group tested 168 baby […]

Mindful Eating Around the Dinner Table

by Christine Wood, MD With so much to do, busy families are finding it harder to spend quality time around meals. Often meals involve picking something up and rushing through a […]

Is It Possible to Prevent Food Allergies?

by Susan S. Laubach, M.D. Let me start off by clarifying there are no guaranteed strategies to prevent allergies, just reduce the risk of developing them. About 20% of people in […]

Kid Friendly Snacks

by Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD Kids need 2 – 3 snacks a day.  A snack is between 100 – 150 calories.   Expand your concept of “snack food” with these treats: […]

Picky Eaters – Advice for Parents

by Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD Comforting Fact:  Most children are somewhat neophobic: distrustful of new food. Include kids in meal preparation.  This gives them familiarity with foods they may be […]