October 2011

Yummy Pumpkin Banana Waffles

Nutritious and delicious waffles for the whole family (babies too!)

Bananas replace a lot of the oil traditionally found in waffles, making this a healthy choice to start the day (or a yummy dessert with a scoop of vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt!)—but they’re so delicious, no one will suspect they’re so nutritious!

 Makes 18 waffles

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Posted on October 26, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: Recipe

Looking at Pumpkins for a healthy Halloween

"How many more sleeps until I can wear my princess/pirate costume mom?” Is the enthusiasm and energy level rising in your house now that the big H is a mere week away? Halloween is undoubtedly an infectious time of year. Kids seem to love any excuse to dress up and we parents love any excuse to sneak a snack-sized Snickers bar into our daily diet (I know I can’t be the only one).

Posted on October 24, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: Food Profile

Family Friendly Chicken Tortilla Chili

 Even baby can enjoy this nutritious and fun meal!

One dish the whole family can enjoy—baby too—with just a few modifications. Great for cozying up on fall evenings or football game get-togethers!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Serves 4-6 adults

Posted on October 21, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: Recipe

Common Sense Breast Feeding

Fewer issues are more intimidating to a new mother than that of breastfeeding. It can be a scary prospect to a new mom to be the main source of nutrition for your baby and once you start, problems can arise. Bottom line: breastfeeding may be a natural thing, but it takes hard work and commitment (as does raising a child!).

Posted on October 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

Texture Progression: A Guide to Introducing Baby to Solids

As you start introducing solids into your baby’s diet, it can be a little scary to venture into uncharted territory. The question of when to progress to lumpier, more textured foods is a common one. Start too soon and your little one may end up gagging up most of his or her dinner, but wait too long and you’re warned they may have trouble adapting to textures and be a picky eater. No pressure!

Posted on October 13, 2011 | 0 Comments

Family Favorite Cheesy Herb Breadsticks

 Great finger food for toddlers—and everybody else!

I’ve had a lot of requests for this one! I’m happy to share my recipe for cheesy herb breadsticks. These are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family—especially toddlers learning to dip and dunk!

Makes 30 7-inch breadsticks
Store for up to 1 week in an airtight container; suitable for freezing

Posted on October 13, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: Recipe

Why you should have more Butternut Squash Recipes

You may be used to seeing pumpkins crowd the produce aisle in the weeks leading up to Halloween, however once the occasion is over, the pumpkins disappear. It’s too bad because they pack a powerful nutritional punch and would be beneficial to have available during the winter months. 

Posted on October 13, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: Food Profile

Vegetarian Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta

 An absolutely delicious pasta dish that can be ready in 15 minutes and blends the nutty flavor of squash with fresh sage. 

Ready in 15 minutes

Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 15mins
Serves 4

Posted on October 12, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: Recipe

Iron for Your Baby

How to Ensure Your Baby is Getting the Iron they Need

Remember all those leafy greens you forced yourself to eat during pregnancy? There’s a reason doctors insist you eat your spinach and kale. It’s essential for your growing baby!

Posted on October 01, 2011 | 0 Comments

Vegetarian Baby

How to Have a Happy, Healthy Vegetarian Baby

We often meet parents who are on vegetarian diets, because of health or ethical concerns, who wonder if they can feed baby the same way.

Certainly for the first six months, breastmilk or formula provide all the nutrition your baby needs. But when babies’ growing bodies begin to need more protein, there are plenty of options for parents who want to keep up their child’s vegetarian diet.

Posted on October 01, 2011 | 0 Comments | Filed under: General Baby

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I've heard of so many parents who struggle with mealtimes. But if it tastes good, she's going to want to eat it.

— Amery and baby Kennedy

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