by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Featured, Kids Nutrition, Picky Eaters, Recipes
Q: What are some healthy toddler snacks? My 14 month old is obsessed with Goldfish! A: So happy to hear that you’re looking for healthy snack options! Those Goldfish are a total disaster for toddlers, especially those under 24 months. Yet our schools keep...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Health, Constipation, Eczema, Featured, Kids Nutrition
Constipation Age 0-6 months: If breastfed, mother should drink pear/apple/or prune juice as it passes through breast milk. Also, mom could try removing commonly constipating foods (which pass through breastmilk) like dairy, wheat gluten, and soy. Mom and baby should...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Health, Constipation, Eczema, Featured
Yes, homemade raw goat milk formula help babies with eczema, asthma, colic, or intestinal problems like constipation! In fact, the reason I discovered this amazing formula is namely because my baby reacted so horribly to any traces of dairy (in my diet) while I was...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Featured, Kids Nutrition
Q: I’m not sure if my 3 year old child is getting enough vitamins in his diet. Are there any common vitamin deficiencies in kids I should look out for? What foods contain a lot of vitamins? A: The most common nutrient deficiencies found in children in the US...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Featured, Kids Nutrition, Picky Eaters
Question: I have a 3 yr old and his dentist is telling me that he has serious cavities and needs to be put under anesthesia to have fillings done. I have trying my best to remineralize his teeth by feeding him better foods such as those listed in Rami Nagel’s...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Featured, Kids Nutrition, Picky Eaters
How do you get a “Picky Eater” to eat veggies? If your child is a “picky eater” and not willing to eat his veggies or veggie soup, then you are most likely a very frustrated parent! How did this happen? Research shows that when infants and...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Featured, Kids Nutrition
The Great Organic Debate By Dr. Jordin Rubin To eat organic or not to eat organic? That’s the question. So let’s take a closer look. First off, organic food is produced by farmers who use renewable resources and conserve soil and water to sustain a quality environment...
