Feeding kids with any degree of pain or oral dysfunction can be a huge challenge. Learn how and what to feed a child with mouth pain. If you have a teenager, you probably know the ups and downs of orthodontics and how hard it can be to feed a child with mouth pain. My oldest …
I’ve never been a coffee drinker. I tasted black coffee once when I was younger (back when I knew nothing about nutrition and had a big sweet tooth). It was so bitter. I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to consume coffee, and I told myself I would never drink coffee again. Fast forward to …
Conventional medicine only looks for evidence of disease. But if you want to go deeper to truly help your child thrive and prevent disease, learn more about mineral balancing for kids. Has your child ever had a mysterious symptom or illness pop up out of nowhere? That’s exactly what happened to my oldest son …
If you were a child of the eighties like me, you probably took Flintstones Vitamins at some point. They were shaped like cartoon characters and tasted like candy. Plus they reassured Mom and Dad that you were getting all of your vitamins. Sounds great, right? As processed foods were becoming more and more common, vitamin …
About twenty seconds after getting home from a visit to the orthodontist, my son was criticizing his sister. Before I even had my shoes off he was starting a fight. I sighed. Here we go again. I had to admit it was impressive speed this time. As I paused for a moment to collect myself …
When it comes to great recipes I have a theory – most of them are created by accident. And this nutrient-dense butterscotch milkshake is no exception! As an Analytical Eater I get in food ruts very quickly. Just ask my family. But one day as I was making lunch I was just sick of my …
Blueberry pie ice cream is rich and creamy, using fresh, raw cream. Packed with blueberries and pieces of gluten free pie crust, it makes a real treat.One of my absolute favorite things about summer in Michigan is the abundance of fresh blueberries. It has been my favorite fruit since I was little. Blueberry pie has …
When the weather is hot and blueberries are fresh it’s the perfect time for blueberry cheesecake pops! Not too sweet but what a treat. We go crazy for blueberry season here. Blueberries are an all around family favorite fruit. We mostly freeze them and eat them fresh. But of course we use them for a …
Wondering if you are Vitamin D deficient? Most people think they are these days. But before you start taking supplements consider the potential risks. Is Vitamin D supplementation really good for you? Vitamin D. You certainly hear a lot about it these days. As in everyone is all of a sudden deficient. Whether you are …
Two of my favorite natural sweeteners are honey and dates. They are such simple foods loaded with flavor. In fact, they are so good you can eat them plain for an easy treat. My kids love a spoonful of honey or a couple dates as a snack. I decided to combine them into one delicious …