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Don't Rush the Mush: Linking spoonfeeding to childhood obesity

Airplane and train noises are the name of the game when it comes to feeding our kids. Somehow we seem to believe that “Chugga-chugga-chugga-open-the-tunnel-and-let-the-carrots-in” will convince our little ones to eat their vegetables or anything else we might be trying to feed them at the time. As...

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Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 10:52 | Filed under: General Baby

Chocolate Crack-Ups with Juicy Pear & Garden Greens

I was trying to develop a treat for my son’s school Christmas celebration that could fit within the school allergy restrictions. Because allergies are so prominent these days, I wanted something for “almost” anyone. So here it is…the most delicious dairy, egg and nut free cookie EVER!! And if that...

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Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 15:24 | Filed under: Recipe

Simple Granola Recipe with Baby's Sweet Potato Pie

Don't let homemade granola intimidate you! This scrumptious snack is a great way to let the whole family enjoy Baby Gourmet's Sweet Potato Pie puree! This lovely nut-free granola is a delicious and nutritious addition to yogurt for the babes 18 months +, but also a satisfying snack for kids and...

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Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 13:59 | Filed under: Recipe

Why Sweet Potato is great for your baby!

It wasn’t so long ago that sweet potatoes were merely a staple on the holiday table, and even then they were usually covered in marshmallows or a sweet, butter-and-sugar-laden glaze. More recently, sweet potato fries have been popping up on menus everywhere, as restaurants and pubs jump on the...

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Posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 - 14:43 | Filed under: Food Profile

Warm Banana Bread Oatmeal Recipe

This nutritious spin on a cozy classic will warm tummies and get the whole family off to a great start! By adding bananas, walnuts and a hint of Christmas spice, ordinary oatmeal becomes a well-rounded (and delicious!) kickoff to any winter day. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutesTotal time...

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Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 15:51 | Filed under: Recipe

Turkey Time...all the time

With Halloween now past and American Thanksgiving upon us, it’s time to get miniature chocolate bars off the brain and start becoming a bit more poultry-minded. Millions and millions of turkeys are consumed between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but what about all those months that stretch after the...

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Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 16:42 | Filed under: Food Profile

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’...

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Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 12:52 | 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...

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Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 - 09:47 | 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 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServes 4-6 adults What you'll need Chili Ingredients...

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Posted on Friday, October 21, 2011 - 07:54 | 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 (...

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Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 - 08:51

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