A Healthy Lifestyle for Getting Pregnant
Posted on 30. Jan, 2011 by Marjorie Greenfield MD in Healthy Lifestyle, Pregnancy and Birth, Uncategorized
For women who aren’t in perfect health or who have potentially toxic exposures, taking care of yourself before pregnancy assures that you will be in your best shape in early on when the baby’s organs start to form. Remember, early embryonic development begins before you may know that you are pregnant, and weeks before you start prenatal care. Now is the best time to start taking care of your baby-to-be!
Starting Cereals
Posted on 23. Jan, 2011 by Robert Needlman MD in Healthy Lifestyle, Infant, Stages of Childhood
Most parents begin with one of the precooked cereals made especially for babies. They are ready to eat as soon as they’re mixed, which is a great convenience. Most are fortified with iron, which is very important in a baby’s diet. You can also give your baby the same cooked cereals as you serve the [...]
Cooking Strawberry Jam with your Child
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by susannah in Healthy Lifestyle
My earliest and fondest memories of cooking are of summer days spent making strawberry jam with my mother. In early June, we would pick up a flat of strawberries from the farmer’s market, bring it home, and lay newspapers all over the dining table before beginning the task of hulling, crushing, measuring and cooking the [...]
Cooking at Home: Creating the Guilt-Free Burger
Posted on 24. Jul, 2010 by gary in Cooking
For many of us, a good burger is a guilty pleasure. But does it have to be? What if your burger delivered nutrition from whole grains and vegetables? Wouldn’t you feel a lot better about eating it, and feeding it to your kids?
Delicious! (But Don’t Tell Them It’s Healthy)
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by gary in Cooking
Looking for ways to improve your family’s eating habits, without adding stress at meal times? I’ve found that one of the best ways to transition family members to a healthier style of eating is to upgrade the quality of foods they already know and love. And who doesn’t love spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce? Read [...]