There is nothing like the smell of goodies baking in the oven during the holidays. Cooking with your kids can evoke your own childhood memories while in turn passing that memory onto your kids creating lasting traditions. Some of those recipes, however, may not be as healthy as you eat now or may not be suitable for a child with food allergies. There’s no reason you can’t rework those recipes to keep all the fun and memories, so to get you started here is a guide to healthier holiday treats for kids: (more…)
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Creating Healthy Holiday Treats for Kids
Friday, November 11th, 2011When Chefs Move the Fruit
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011Oh the wonders of product placement. Little known to most consumers, there is a strategic reason for the location of most foods on grocery store shelves, eye level in vending machines, and of course those convenience foods that catch kids’ eyes (and hands) while you’re waiting in the checkout line. As recently reported, kids are eating high calorie fast food largely out of convenience, but what if apples or oranges were just as easy to grab and go? A new study discovered even produce can fair better with proper product placement. (more…)
Mother’s Diet Influences Baby’s Allergies, Research Suggests
Friday, September 16th, 2011Plenty of studies as of late have found that a mother’s diet during pregnancy can have a big impact on her baby like influencing taste preference as well as future weight maintenance and disease risk. What if mum’s diet could also predict a child’s future allergies risk? A new study has suggested exactly that. (more…)
The Nag Factor: How Do Children Convince Their Parents to Buy Unhealthy Food?
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
This month we talked quite a bit about healthy snacking, increasing fruit and vegetable intake, and even how sneak vegetables into your family meals. You are applying your newfound knowledge to snack and meal times yet at recent trip to the grocery store your toddler screams: “But moooooom, I neeeeed that cereal!” You try to reason with your toddler explaining why you are choosing a healthier cereal; yet a major tantrum ensues and your tot gives a dramatic performance in the store enviable by most actors in Hollywood. So how did you get here and how can your child be screaming for a cereal they’ve never had? A recent study sheds some insight on this phenomenon dubbed the Nag Factor. (more…)
Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake at Family Meals
Thursday, August 18th, 2011We have been discussing healthy snacking this month, and that research found some babies as young as 8 months are getting too much sodium in their diet from processed foods. Many mums know their families should be eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables but may wonder where to begin. Here are tips for increasing fruit and vegetable inake at family meals: (more…)
UK Study Finds 70% of 8 Month Olds Consuming too Much Salt
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011We have recently been discussing snacking and how to choose healthy snacks for your family on the go because not all snacks are created equally. Many of the processed snack foods on the market are high in added sugars, fats, and salt but typically not something babies need to worry about just yet. However, a recent study found that mums should be concerned about their baby’s salt intake as 8 month old babies in the UK are eating too much sodium. (more…)
Healthy Eating on the Go
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
As recently discussed, more kids are eating prepared and fast foods, which are not helping maintain a healthy weight. Even though it is summertime, parents still find themselves ‘on the go’ with vacations, daily outings, kids’ activities, play dates, and fun in the sun. Just because you are on the go doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy. Here are some tips for healthy eating on the go: (more…)
Policies that Promote Healthy Eating, Activity, and Sleep are needed to curb Obesity in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Monday, July 25th, 2011Mum Mum’s advocates the importance of instilling healthy eating habits in the first 3 years of life, which can lay the groundwork for future health. This mantra is consistently being backed by new research over the past few years. The studies are telling us that even expecting mums should be on a healthy diet to prevent future obesity, yet other sad statistics show that the message still isn’t getting out as childhood obesity rates continue to rise. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine is now putting the responsibility on policy makers. (more…)
Vitamin D Supplements found to be Safe for Pregnant Women
Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Vitamin D Supplements found to be Safe for Pregnant Women
Vitamin D has come a long way, baby. As we learn more about the wonders of vitamin D, the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) or minimum amount of vitamins and minerals we should consume daily, continues to increase. In 2010, the DRI for vitamin D was increased from 400 IU (international units) to 600 IU daily. High levels of vitamin D were once thought to be toxic, but more and more research concludes ‘optimum’ levels far surpass even the current DRI. It was also previously thought that expecting women should not take extra vitamin D but a recent study found that is yet another vitamin D misconception. (more…)
Community Seeks to Raise Awareness on Baby Health and Safety Issues
Friday, July 1st, 2011
This month we have been discussing baby safety, a topic with a different set of parameters during the summer. New parents can be sure find plenty to worry about any time of the year and as mum’s always say you never stop worrying about your child. A coalition of East Coast residents are launching a new initiative for 4 important baby health and safety issues hoping to spread the word even before baby is born. (more…)
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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