Include All Colors of the Rainbow: It is important to get fruits and vegetables of all colors. Different colors are a sign of special nutrients those foods have. We want as much variety as possible. Try new foods every day— make it a family rule. Complex Carbohydrates: Whole grains, beans/legumes, fruits, & vegetables. These are …
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: …
A few tips on feeding babies food… Don’t! Let them feed themselves! When starting babies on foods other than breastmilk or formula, they have the ability to feed themselves. It does get messy, and it takes a lot of patience, but the reward is great. Babies learn to develop their motor skills, they are more …
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 …