Tofu (1/2 cup, firm) 2.0 mg. Artichoke (1 medium) 1.47 mg. Chickpeas ( 1/2 cup, canned) 1.25 mg. Beans, kidney, lima (1/2 cup) 0.75 mg. DV: Children: 10 mg.; Adults: 15 mg.
How to Stop Your Child’s Cravings for Junk Carbs
5 Ways to Stop Your Child’s Cravings for Junk Carbs My nine-year-old has consistent cravings for junk carbs, particularly unhealthy treats and anything sugary. How can I guide her toward more balance without creating unhealthy body/food issues? Most of us moms, including myself, have struggled with keeping our children on the path to eating healthy […]
Finger Injuries
Finger Injuries: Crushed Fingers or Hands Stuck in Door A common child injury is when fingers or hands get crushed by a door or a falling heavy object. Such injuries usually don’t require an after-hours call to your doctor or a trip to the ER. Here is what you can do to assess and treat […]
Picky Eater
17 Tips to Feed Your Picky Eater When our first few children were toddlers, we dreaded dinnertime. We would prepare all kinds of sensible meals composed of what we thought were healthy, appealing foods. Most of these offerings would end up splattering the high-chair tray and carpeting the floor. To make matters worse, we took […]
Feeding Vegan Children: The Best Sources of Protein
The Best Proteins for Vegan Children “My family is vegan, and I am struggling to find enough protein-rich foods that my 3-year-old will eat”. That is an important question! As a general guide to feeding small children a vegan diet, shoot for a gram of protein, per pound, per day. The top vegetable sources of […]
Healthy Summertime Recipes
Summertime Treats: Popsicles, Salads, and More Ah, Summertime! A fun-filled season with lots of parties, family adventures, and treats. Teaching and modeling a balanced, healthful lifestyle is a key role for parents, but it can be a challenge getting nutritious foods into those little bellies! Food can be a fun learning opportunity for those growing […]
Meal Prep Ideas for the Whole Family
Meal Prep Ideas and Recipes for the Whole Family In our family, amid the daily rush-around with various schedules, between school, work, sports practices, music lessons, and other activities, we would try our best to have dinner together as a family as often as possible. There is a huge positive effect to letting life slow […]
The Healthy Brain Book Endnotes
Endnotes from The Healthy Brain Book Page 42: Omega 3s build brighter brains – at all ages. In our review of scientific studies there seems to be more proof about how sufficient omega-3 fats in the diet increase brain volume and smartness – at all ages – than we could find for any other nutrient. Here’s […]
Safe Starter Finger Foods
Safest Finger Foods to Start Baby On What are some of the safest foods to start finger feeding? My almost 13-month-old has been eating purée food, puffs, and teething crackers. I want to try finger food again. A few months back she was not ready and the find food resulted in gagging that lasted too […]
Picky Eater
Get Your Picky Eater to Eat Vegetables and Healthier Foods How do I get my picky eater to try new foods and expand her meal selection? Early on in our parenting career we often heard the term “picky eater” from concerned parents of toddlers. So, we decided to study it, especially since we were facing […]
Nutrition While Breastfeeding
Question: Do I need to be eating differently for better nutrition while breastfeeding? What do you recommend is best to eat? Answer: Since you are eating for two, you need to eat healthier for more nutrition while breastfeeding. Most mothers need to eat an extra 300-500 nutritious calories per day. The top nutritional deficiency in […]
Gas Relief For Your Baby
Tips for Gas Relief for Baby Question: Hi Dr. Sears and Martha! I have a question about gas relief! I have a 9-week-old boy who is happy but often cries inconsolably from gas. He is exclusively breastfeeding (EBF) and I have tried limiting my diet and using gripe water but at this point, I’m just […]