Growing Healthy Habits: More Food Shopping & Cooking The more children are exposed to foods, especially new foods, the more likely they will be to eat them. Seeing, feeling, and smelling new foods will lead to tasting. Food shopping: Pick out favorite healthy foods or new foods to try. Offer choices among healthy foods (Example: …
Lunch & Snack Nutrition At School Imagine taking a math test on an empty stomach? How about when you aren’t feeling well? Meals at school can make or break your child’s functionality. Think about balanced meals that will “stick to your ribs” (as my mom would say!). The object is to provide brain fuel in …
Easy & Healthy Breakfasts on School Days Balanced breakfasts help improve functionality, energy levels, and concentration. Since most breakfasts are loaded with sugar and lacking in protein, your child may see some drastic results with a better breakfast. Fruit and veggie smoothies: Quick to drink! Mix with nut or seed butters for protein, Greek yogurt …
Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders Perhaps one of the most common topics when it comes to nutrition and Autism is picky eating. However, with ASD, picky eating can be much more than just that. Picky eating: Child eats less than 30 foods. Foods lost due to burnout are regained after 2 weeks. Able to …
Nutrition for Autism Spectrum Disorders Did you know? Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders need nutrition interventions more than those not on the spectrum. That is where we come in to play! Marina Bedrossian is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist who uses food as medicine to help children on the spectrum thrive. Marina works with the families of …
Picky eaters often like smoothies because the texture is smooth, they are often sweet, and can be fun to make. If your child is not accepting of many foods, you may want to make this activity into a whole day event. Pick out foods your child likes along with a few new foods. Picky Eater …
I have always believed that food is medicine–that is why I became a dietitian. As a child I always wanted to be a doctor and work with children, but as I learned more about health as I grew up, I decided food and nutrition is the way to go. Specializing in nutrition for Autism Spectrum …
My version of this recipe is very low in fat compared to most cream-based salads, and is the perfect lunch item! Kids also LOVE this salad because the fruit makes it sweet. (Serves 4) You’ll need: – 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (leftovers, or grilled chicken breast) – 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped – 4 …
I get this question a whole lot: How can I get my picky eater to try more foods? The short answer: get them cooking! (See below for cooking opportunities.) The not-so-short answer: There are different types of picky eaters, but one common denominator is a short time spent in the kitchen, or with food in …