January Healthy Highlights #1: Orange Cranberry Chicken Salad
If you find yourself missing the bright glow of the sun during the winter months, try increasing your citrus intake for a bit of edible sunshine. Citrus fruits are renowned for their high vitamin C content, a vital nutrient known for its immune-boosting properties. Incorporating these bright and tangy fruits into your diet is the perfect remedy to brighten your day.
Winter Holiday: Kwanzaa
Traditionally, the main dish during Kwanzaa is a one-pot stew. Our variation of peanut stew is packed with wholesome ingredients and full of flavor, making is as comforting as it is nourishing. Compliment this dish and keep the tradition of serving red, black, and green food and drink alive by making this kale lemonade as a flavorful beverage option. Its rich green color and sweet taste complement the stew nicely.
Winter Holiday: Christmas
The holidays are a time to slow down, savor, and enjoy those near and dear to our hearts. This gift of time allows us to connect with loved ones and create lasting memories. As you prepare to gather and celebrate this year, we want to offer some simple, delicious recipes that are sure to bring everyone together. Read along for our banana nog and cut-out cookie recipes!
Winter Holiday: Hanukkah
When most people think about the holidays, they think about gathering with loved ones to laugh at old stories while sharing delicious holiday foods. For our GIE friends celebrating the Festival of Lights, we hope your gatherings are light with laughter as you reminisce and play games while enjoying traditional latkes and sipping hot chocolate.
From our GIE home to yours, chag sameach!
November Healthy Highlights #3: For Beets Sake!
It seems that most people either love them or never want to eat them again. As with many foods, our preferences expand with time thus, an appreciation for the unique flavor of beets is cultivated over time.
To increase beet acceptance in the diet, try incorporating them in unexpected ways, like with these strawberry banana beet cupcakes. These cupcakes, with their natural pink color, are almost too pretty to eat!
November Healthy Highlights #2: The Beat on Beets
Perhaps one of the best things about beets is that nothing is wasted because beets are 100% edible. Beets can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted, steamed, or made into juice. Discover the full potential of this 100% edible wonder by diving into this delicious beet, carrot, and apple Saaw recipe!
November Healthy Highlights #1: Un-“Beet”-able Root Vegetable
Turn your snack time into a vibrant fiesta with this Beet-iful twist on classic hummus! Beets are loaded with nutrients, making them a great addition to so many recipes. Whip up a batch of this yummy hummus whenever you’re in the mood for a creamy, colorful delight that'll have your taste buds dancing!
October Healthy Highlights #3: Hearty Chili
Like soup and chowder, chili is a great addition to your winter menu. Chili is a type of stew that is comprised of meat and/or vegetables, chili peppers or chili powder, and often beans. We are fans of adding beans for their nutritional benefits and want to share one of our favorite chili recipes with you this month.
October Healthy Highlights #2: Chowder’s On!
What’s better on a cool autumn evening than a warm bowl of homemade chowder? While soups tend to be thin and light, chowders are rich and thick. Lets explore soup and chowder’s versatility with this tasty chicken and sweet potato chowder recipe. This recipe is perfect for hectic weeknights because of quickly it comes together.
“I’m Worried about my Child’s Diet:” Addressing the Fear of Imbalanced Nutrition for Recently Weaned Children
You’re newly weaned! How exciting! But now your child has gone from receiving a balanced diet of a completely perfect nutritional formula to….yogurt, plain pasta, and an occasional strawberry. You may be wondering Is that ok? Is my child safe? If you are experiencing concerns over variety in your child’s diet, keep reading for some things to keep in mind.
October Healthy Highlights: Soup Season
When the sun goes down and the air turns brisk, there is something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup. With soup season upon us, we wanted to share some of our favorite recipes. Keep reading to see our first feature this month- a classic that still holds up today.
September Healthy Highlights #3: Glazed Chicken with Parsnips and Pears
Pears are delicious when eaten fresh, but baking and cooking with this fall fruit enhances their sweetness. Pears are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. A lot of times we forget just how versatile pears can be- here are some ways to make the most out of your pears; whether sweet or savory.
Catch-up Growth: Why it’s a Guide, and Not a Prescription
A term that most parents have never even heard, but parents of preemies and babies born smaller than their peers probably feel like they hear every appointment is “catch-up growth”. So what is catch-up growth? And more importantly, what isn’t it? Read along as we discuss these terms more in depth.
September Healthy Highlights #2: Rosemary Pear Flatbread
Pears are a widely popular fruit. With nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and other vitamins, they provide many health-benefits. If you’re looking to incorporate more pears into your diet, try this pear flatbread recipe. It is bursting with fall flavor.
Growth Isn’t Linear
Many parents have questions about when to weigh their children while they’re weaning and after they’ve weaned. And while we’ve talked about when to expect weight gain in another post, it’s important for parents to understand why we don’t recommend weighing your child weekly or even monthly, weaning or otherwise. Keep reading to find out.
September Healthy Highlights #1: Warm Cinnamon Vanilla Pear Sauce
Its fall which means it’s harvest time for this favorite fall fruit. This sweet and juicy fruit can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is sure to be enjoyed by early eaters in infancy as well as children and adults of all ages. Read along to find out how you can use the combination of pears and cinnamon to make magic together.
How I Navigated Illness with a Child Who Has a History of Eating Difficulties
Any time your kid gets sick, it’s hard. Especially if they’re weaning or post-wean. Read our blog for some helpful tips on how to approach your non-eating, sick kiddo, and what to watch for to make sure they are safe and comfortable.
August Healthy Highlights #3: Corn Chowder
If you want a tasty and healthy meal this summer for a rainy day, check out our recipe for Corn Chowder!
Boundaries at Mealtimes, Pt 2: How to Respond to a Mealtime Tantrum
When you've decided to embrace peaceful mealtimes and follow the Division of Responsibility, be prepared for some pushback. It's natural for your child to challenge new strategies that challenge the "get them to eat no matter what" urge. But remember, as parents and caregivers, our role is to offer opportunities, not force our children to eat.
August Healthy Highlights #2: Preparing Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is a universally accepted side dish. It is so easy to toss a few ears of corn on the grill alongside the protein during a backyard barbeque for an instant meal. But, when your kids want corn on the cob to go with their chicken nuggets, it isn’t always convenient to fire up the grill. Here are some alternative preparation methods that offer the same delicious taste.