Monthly Archives: July 2011
P is for Pepper (Bell that is)
When I was younger I hated bell peppers…especially cooked. Now, I can’t get enough! I love them in my tuna, salads, omelets, etc. As you probably already know, bell peppers come in a variety of colors. These different colors vary … Continue reading
Caffeine and Your Child
This week I started my new job, and I really love it so far. It’s a completely different setting. I am now a clinical dietitian, as opposed to counseling in an outpatient setting at WIC. So what exactly does a … Continue reading
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Fueling Your Teen
Adolescence is one of the most rapid periods of growth-in fact, it’s second only to infancy. During this time teens are experiencing puberty and bones are maturing. It’s also a time of independence for teens who are now bombarded with … Continue reading
Making Baby Foods
Hi everyone . This blog post was inspired by a question someone asked me about the subject. As mentioned before, solid foods should be introduced around 6 months old. Until one year old, solid foods are meant as a supplement … Continue reading
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Herb Garden Update
So I love to talk about my garden. There’s something so cool about being a part of the process in growing the foods we eat…literally from the ground up. Hubby and I have had a lot of fun taking care … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Recipes
Homemade Guacamole
Hi everyone! How was your weekend? Ours was pretty relaxing. We went to my inlaws’ house yesterday where we ate some crawfish etouffee and a yummy salad. Today I decided to make something simple-fajitas. I spent the whole day cleaning … Continue reading
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Sports Drinks: Do our kids need them?
Sorry I haven’t been updating in a timely manner. Things have been so hectic around here! But all is well…and I have good news. I recently got a job offer that I’m really excited about . So now I’m finishing … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Outdoors, Uncategorized
I’m ready! Now what?
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend! We had a blast . We made some fajitas Friday night, then went to my cousin’s house on Sunday. I wanted to make something and was looking at appetizers. At … Continue reading
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