Nutrition

Are your Probiotics a Waste of Money?

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Probiotics are getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason. Probiotics have been shown to: Strengthen immune system Improve digestion function & nutrient absorption Aid in healing of leaky gut Kill Candida and bad bacteria Enhance synthesis of vitamin B12, vitamin K2 and calcium Support digestion of difficult substances such as gluten and … Read more

3 MUST Knows for Healthy Travel

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Traveling can be tough when it comes to staying on track with your health goals. However, with a little planning traveling healthy it’s totally doable! Following these easy 3 must-knows for healthy travel can not only keep you on track but make for a more fun and an R&R filled vacation. #1 – Follow Portion … Read more

How to Easily Boost Your Immune System

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  Let’s face it – we mainly try to keep our bodies & environment clean to avoid getting sick. But taking a closer look, all that cleanliness could be doing more harm than good. Our society has become a bit too germaphobic. We sanitize our produce and we sanitize our countertops & we even sanitize … Read more

Should You Stop Eating Peanut Butter?

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You’ve probably heard that peanuts should be avoided because they contain carcinogens – cancer causing substance. What this is referring to is aflatoxins – a natural toxin produced by certain strains of the mold Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus that grow on peanuts when they are grown in warm, humid soils. Peanuts aren’t the only affected crops. Aflatoxins have … Read more

The Link Between Dairy and the Autism Spectrum

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To date, dairy is the #1 allergenic food.  Why? The issues are linked to two main reasons. The 1st: A1 cows – 90% of the dairy cows in America are a newer breed of cattle, classified as A1 cows. Approximately 5,000 years ago these cows encountered a natural mutation that changed the beta-casein (protein) they … Read more

Real Food Sample Menu for 9-12 month olds

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We all want to give our little ones the best start and the best foods to nourish their little bodies. Here is a 1-day sample menu of real food for babies 9-12 months old.

Breakfast
Breast milk or formula
Scrambled egg(s) – plain
Diced soft fresh fruit – if baby is ready for solids

Snack
Breast milk or formula
Avocado and banana mix (~1/3 avocado and ½ banana ratio) 

Lunch
Breast milk or formula
Sprouted grain bread (torn into bite sizes if baby is ready for solids)
Hummus
Steamed beets (Careful! Beets stain.)

Snack
Breast milk or formula
Peas and carrots (soft)

Dinner
Breast milk or formula
Refried or mashed beans
Homemade soups – such as chicken soup: brown rice, carrots, onions, celery & bone broth
Diced soft fruit of choice

If your baby is breastfed, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is recommended that babies be breastfed up to 1 year of age. Thereafter, babies should continue to breastfeed for as long as is mutually desired by mama and baby.

What are your baby’s favorite foods? 

 

References: 
American Academy of Pediatrics

 

 

Is buying organic meat worth the expense?

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  You may have asked yourself – is buying organic meat worth the expense? Technically, it’s up to you, but there are important factors about our meat industry you can’t afford not to know! Why it’s important to buy organic meat? Organic meat products such as beef and other meats, poultry, eggs, and dairy products … Read more

The Truth about Stevia

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  Stevia is an herb naturally derived from South America. The sweetness comes from the plant’s leaves which contain two glycosides: stevioside and rebaudioside. Steviocide is to blame for the mild bitter aftertaste but research has shown it to have the most health benefits. Rebaudioside is the sweetest part and less bitter. There are not … Read more

Vitamin D – What you need to know

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Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that’s stored in your liver and fatty tissues that helps your body balance hormones. So, essentially it’s a pro-hormone or steroid hormone in the way it acts in the body. Vitamin D has been studied for decades but evidence is showing more and more benefits of vitamin D … Read more

Reverse Diabetes Naturally

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The results are in and diabetes is on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control over 25.8 million Americans suffer from diabetes and more than 25% are prediabetic according to the ADA. People are being told that type II diabetes is “genetic” and that they have to live with the complications for their … Read more