As I noted last week, kids are at risk for developing constipation if they don’t have sufficient fiber intake. This is also true for adults. Not surprisingly, there are a number of additional benefits associated with consuming the right amount of fiber (source): Heart and circulatory health. Soluble fiber lowers total blood cholesterol … [Read more...] about High Fiber Foods that Kids (and Adults) Actually Like
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Alleviating Constipation in Children
When I first began writing this blog, I wouldn’t have believed you if you would have told me that I’d someday be writing about the topic of constipation. However, here I am, writing a post on kids’ bowel habits. Motherhood sure makes you talk about a number of topics that once seemed inappropriate to discuss with strangers! I’d be … [Read more...] about Alleviating Constipation in Children
7 Healthy Canned Foods
When I do our grocery shopping, I try to make sure I get lots of healthy foods and skip over most of the unhealthy ones. I get fresh produce, lean meats, healthy grains, etc., but I avoid most processed foods that come packaged in things like cans and bottles. This is a useful approach in general, but it means I may skip over a number … [Read more...] about 7 Healthy Canned Foods
6 Healthy Ways to Freshen the Air in Your Home
A couple of weeks ago we talked about places to investigate when your house stinks and the health risks of conventional air fresheners. Today’s post is a lot more pleasant! Whether you want to mask an odor or you want to add a nice scent to your home, there are numerous ways to do this without endangering your family’s health. Here are … [Read more...] about 6 Healthy Ways to Freshen the Air in Your Home
“Just In Case” Cesarean Preferences for Your Birth Plan
Late last summer, as I was preparing to give birth to my third child, I made plans to write a post about how to prepare for a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). As you can see, that’s not what I’m writing about today. This is because sometimes unexpected things happen during the delivery of your baby. Of course, I could … [Read more...] about “Just In Case” Cesarean Preferences for Your Birth Plan
The Health Risks of Air Fresheners and Home Fragrances
Whether you’re trying to mask an odor or you want to add a pleasant scent to your home, there are a number of air fresheners and home fragrance options available. However, I encourage you to avoid spraying an air freshener or lighting a scented candle until you’ve considered this information. We have to be very careful with air … [Read more...] about The Health Risks of Air Fresheners and Home Fragrances
Convertible Car Seats that are Suitable for Newborns
Two weeks ago I shared 4 reasons to skip the infant car seat in favor of a convertible one. As I noted in that post, not all convertible car seats are suitable for newborns. However, a great number of convertible car seats are perfect for newborns. How can you tell which are suitable and which aren’t? I’ll share the answer to this … [Read more...] about Convertible Car Seats that are Suitable for Newborns
4 Reasons to Skip the Infant Car Seat
When you’re purchasing a car seat for a baby, you have two options available to you: A rear-facing infant car seat or a rear-facing convertible car seat that is designed for use with infants. Typically, infant car seats work for babies for a maximum of one year (this will depend on the height and weight limits of a given seat, though there is … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons to Skip the Infant Car Seat
