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Food for Thought

By Mandy Welch MDA/ RDN Adolescent Nutrition Adolescence is a time of significant growth and development. Similar to the early growing of infancy and toddlerhood, the caloric load of teens will vary as they hit growth spurts at different times. Teens also have growing independence in meal planning and eating surrounding their social activities. It […]

Kids in the Kitchen: Homemade Spiced Cider Applesauce

By Mandy Welch MDA/ RDN Warm and hearty on a cold winter morning. Take your favorite baking apples – we used 5 granny smith, cut into wedges with an apple cutter. combine apples, 1/2 C spiced apple cider, 1tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp honey in a pot on the stovetop. I left the skins on […]

Kids in the Kitchen: Peanut Butter Bites

Peanut Butter Bites 1C all natural peanut butter ¾ C Coconut almond milk 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp honey 3 C Rice Krispies Directions: Combine peanut butter and coconut almond milk on stovetop and warm on low until smooth but not bubbling. Gradually add soy sauce and honey and remove from heat. Stir peanut […]

Make Meal Time Fun

Research shows us over and over the benefits of family mealtime throughout childhood. We can attribute the undistracted conversation around the table to increased social adjustment, and growth development. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a traditional season of gratitude. Take your gratitude checks a step further and make them a piece of fall Decor. Buy a Canvas […]

Food For Thought: Immune Function

By Mandy Welch MDA/ RDN Build a Healthy Immune System Building a healthy immune system starts with building a healthy lifestyle. The main pillars we discuss in health include nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress. Nutrition: Work on regular meals with a variety of foods and food groups. Variety helps to ensure a broaden exposure to […]

Food For Thought: Choline Essential nutrient

Choline is a nutrient that has recently gotten a lot of publicity as we are becoming more and more aware of common deficiency. According to the NHANES 1st 1,000 study, less than 9% of pregnant women meet their choline needs of 550mg daily. Deficiencies during pregnancy can have lasting effects on the unborn fetus. Choline […]

Food For Thought: Toddler Milk

By Mandy Welch MDA/ RDN Toddler Milk – Essential? or a product of Marketing? Toddler milk are all the rage in the industry of feeding babies and toddlers, but are they warranted? Health care professionals say no. While intended to closely model cows milk with additional nutrients, these milks are higher in sodium, lower in […]