Tag Archives: Infancy
What’s an RD anyway?
Happy Registered Dietitian Day!!! What, you haven’t heard? Probably not. It doesn’t quite have the same ring as “Pi Day”, but yes, today is the day to celebrate the RD profession. That brings me to an important point…What exactly does … Continue reading
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A is for Avocado
With only a few more days left of American Heart Month, I figured I should highlight one of the best heart healthy foods – avocados! Although most people would categorize the avocado as a vegetable, it is indeed a fruit. … Continue reading
Crockpot Red Beans + Baby Brezza Giveaway Winner!
Happy Mardi Gras, ya’ll! Before I get to my recipe, I have to announce the winner of the Baby Brezza Giveaway. Congrats to #2 Erin @ Wholesome RD! You’re going to love it…I’ll be mailing the machine out this week. … Continue reading
Baby Brezza: Review and Giveaway!!
Hi everyone In a previous post, I discussed the fun and the benefits of homemade baby food for your little one. The good people at Baby Brezza have contacted me about doing a review of one of their products: The … Continue reading
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Beware of Cantaloupe
Hi everyone . I hope everyone had a great weekend. We went to my old school’s fair. I haven’t been in forever! My mom, Andrew, and I had a blast watching Isaac have a blast. He rode the carousel a … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Special Conditions
Tackling Lactose Intolerance
While many people think that lactose intolerance is the same as an allergy, it’s not. Lactose intolerance does not involve the immune system, while a milk allergy does. So what exactly is lactose intolerance? When “normal” individuals eat or drink … Continue reading
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Why Breast is Best
Did you know that August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week? Probably not. It tends to get trumped by “Almost Back to School” and as a good friend (and fellow RD) said…even Shark Week. But breastfeeding is worth talking about and … 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
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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