[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A colleague sent me this great article from the New York Times about the Human Microbiome Project. The microbiome are the trillions of bacteria living on our skin and in our gut. This article is a little lengthy but Michael Pollan gives a fascinating and in-depth look at the importance of these inhabitants to our overall health. Learn … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Zinc is and important yet often overlooked mineral. Along with iron, it’s one of the most common deficiencies in kids’ diets. Zinc is essential for growth and development but also plays a critical role in appetite and taste perception. As nutritionist and author Kelly Dorfman points out in her book, “What’s Eating Your Child?”, kids with zinc … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you have picky eaters in your family? Are you concerned about their health but are unsure how to manage it? Join Metrowest Nutrition, and Healthy Habits Kitchen, creators of ready-to-cook, nutritionally-balanced meal kits, to learn how you can ensure your picky eater is getting the right nutrition by establishing a meal and snack routine, providing balance … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Protein Boosts for Gluten/Casein/Soy Free Diets For children with multiple allergies or sensitities, getting adequate protein can be a challenge. Although the typical American diet includes plenty of protein, it’s the protein in foods that cause allergic reactions and food intolerances. Take dairy for instance – there are 8 grams of protein in a glass of milk but … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ashley Bade RD, LDN, CNSD Children come with varying appetites; there are the big eaters that seem to be bottomless pits and the little eaters with small bites throughout the day. While it’s important to honor your child’s appetite, sometimes with children that are frequently seeking food it may be a sign of non-hunger eating. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here in the land of plenty, we have come to assume that nutritional deficiencies are a thing of the past. True, we aren’t lacking macronutrients; we get plenty of carbohydrate, protein and fat. However, that doesn’t ensure we aren’t falling short in some other areas. Our grocery aisles are lined with man-made, highly processed “food-like substances” as … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jackie Ballou, MS, RD To my delight, my boyfriend’s mother recently made me up a bag of fresh vegetables to take home. The delectable leaves, roots and flowers inside were anything but ordinary. She told me one of the vibrant looking leaves was an herb called amaranth. I was surprised, for I knew amaranth to … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jackie Ballou, MS, RD Eating dinner as a family holds benefits that go beyond nutrition. Kids who eat more family meals at home are more apt to have better quality diets than those who eat more meals out. Research shows that teens eating regular family meals at home are less likely to use drugs, experience … Read more