A small study published by by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology takes a look at the way kids in their early childhood developmental stages make connections with health and food. During the research, children were asked a series of questions on two separate occasions, as well as asked to place foods in…
Nutrition
Eye Opener: The ‘Where Does Your Child’s Food Come From’ Infographic
We love a good infographic, but few more important than one which can visually illustrate where exactly the majority of the food you feed your children is coming from. We all know the dangers and increasing use of chemicals in foods, and the blurring line between farm fresh food and production line foods. Hopefully with…
5 Foods to Boost your Child’s Immunity!
Germs. Viruses. Everywhere and everyday. Our kids are of course, bombarded with these constantly, and getting sick is just a part of the deal with being a kid. “We all enter this world with an inexperienced immune system” – Charles Shubin, M.D. But of course we as parents need to do our part to give…
Is breastfeeding necessary?
Nothing is more important for a growing baby than nutrition. Breast milk is natural food designed for your baby Breastfeeding protects your baby from diseases Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for mum Its free food that’s available anytime the baby wants Its at exactly the right temperature It builds a bond between mother and baby…
Is my baby fat?
For the first six months of my son’s life, everyone commented on his weight. Strangers felt perfectly comfortable saying, “Look at those thunder thighs,” and “You’ve got yourself a little Sumo wrestler!” Meanwhile, I wasn’t the least bit fazed by the scale at check-ups or how many ounces my little guy consumed. He was a…
The 10 Best Snacks for Kids!
Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! See how these 20 kid-friendly ingredients can turn into healthy homemade snacks. Try the low calorie snack recipes that will keep your kids happy and healthy. In no particular order… 1. Baked Sweet Potato Fries Soft, tasty, and so much better for you…
How to Keep Child Athletes Eating Healthy During Training.
SuperKids Nutrition recently interviewed Nancy Clark M.S., RD renowned sports dietitian and author about how to keep child athletes eating healthy during training. In her interview she stresses the importance of meal planning, healthy snacking, and avoiding unnecessary sports drinks that can be loaded with sugar. Nancy puts the bulk of the responsibility on the…
Want Your Kids to Try New Foods? Get Them Into the Garden!
Did you know that refusing to try new foods, or a fear of new foods, is a normal childhood developmental stage? According to an Australian study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, getting kids into a school gardening program may help them push through this “picky eater” phase. Australian researchers found that…
Halloween Tips for Kids With Food Allergies
EatRight.org is offering a list of 7 ways to help little ones with allergies have a fun, safe Halloween. The list includes some obvious answers such as reading labels carefully, but also asks parents to consider options like The Teal Pumpkin Project or even starting a different fall tradition that may not include asking the neighbors…
Why You Need to Give Your Baby Vitamin D
Breastmilk is the preferred nutrition source for the first year of life, but it doesn’t measure up when it comes to Vitamin D. While many breastfed infants are able to retain additional vitamin D through routine sun exposure, “published reports of cases of vitamin D deficiency rickets among breastfed infants in the United States caused…