Category | Food & Nutrition

What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Drink Milk

Posted on 20 January 2010 by Cathy Ley

As soon as a baby is born, mothers who choose to breastfeed are able to provide milk for their child. Even baby formulas which are used by those who cannot or prefer not to breastfeed are made to approximate mother’s milk. When your child gets older, what do you do if they decide not to [...]

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Your Little One Won’t Go? Try These 5 Natural Toddler Constipation Remedies

Posted on 26 October 2009 by Gagazine Admin

It’s normal for parents to worry if a couple of days have passed since their toddler’s bowels have moved.  But there’s no need to panic and fear the worst. Experienced parents have learned a few tricks to solve the problem using natural toddler constipation remedies.
1.  Feed dried fruits. Dried fruits like prunes or apricots will [...]

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Do Exclusively Breastfed Babies Need Extra Vitamin or Minerals Supplementation?

Posted on 04 August 2009 by RichardWiner

A new born infant is in need of various nutrients and vitamins necessary for its mental and physical growth; for the development of healthy bones, teeth, blood and to prevent anaemia. Any deficiency due to lack of vitamins and minerals can result in delayed motor development, physical growth or even illness in the baby. Usually, [...]

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5 Easy Steps On How To Make Homemade Baby Food

Posted on 12 June 2009 by Jane Heiza

When it’s already time for a baby to eat solid food, many parents may hit the grocery stores to check on the wide selection of feeding gears, and ready to eat foods for their little one. But before you immerse yourself in the task of choosing the right baby food, it is important that you [...]

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What You Need To Know About Sweetened Beverages

Posted on 19 May 2009 by Jane Heiza

A healthy diet is essential to ensure optimal growth and development in children. If parents are not vigilant, children can easily develop unhealthy eating habits which can result to health issues like obesity, metabolic problems and other health concerns later in life. While preparing healthy meals is important, it is also crucial that you monitor [...]

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How To Get More Fiber In Your Family’s Diet

Posted on 08 April 2009 by Jane Heiza

You have probably heard about the health benefits of fiber, but do you just take things in stride, or do you take steps to add more fiber to your family’s diet? Good nutrition plays a key role in keeping our families healthy, and since fiber offers great health benefits, it is just proper that we [...]

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Is Organic Food Better For Your Family?

Posted on 28 March 2009 by Jane Heiza

Parents would always want to provide the best for their children. From keeping up to date with a child’s vaccinations to preparing nutritious meals, parents would always go the extra mile to ensure that a child stays healthy. Since a child’s nutrition is essential for his overall health and well-being, parents naturally try to provide [...]

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How To Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia In Children

Posted on 06 March 2009 by Jane Heiza

When preparing meals at home, do you consider its nutritional value? Or do you just prepare meals according to your family’s preferences? When grocery shopping, do you often stop for a moment to read the label, or do you just grab the usual products you purchase? Feeding problems are very common, especially in very young [...]

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What To Feed Your Child Athlete

Posted on 05 March 2009 by Jane Heiza

Children have varied nutritional needs and it is just normal for parents to be concerned, whether a child is getting enough nutrients based on his developmental stage. If you are wondering whether your active child is getting enough nutrients, you only need to base his needs on the food pyramid. The nutritional needs of a [...]

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9 Ways On How To Get Your Child To Eat More Fruits And Vegetables

Posted on 20 February 2009 by Jane Heiza

It is definitely hard to convince children to eat more fruits and vegetables. Young children are especially very hard to feed, and they choose to eat only foods that they are already familiar with. Since healthy eating habits should be started early, parents should keep on offering fruits and vegetables as part of a child’s [...]

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8 Tips On How To Make Healthy Food Choices When Eating Out With Kids

Posted on 10 February 2009 by Jane Heiza

Families just love dining out and while it can be equally fun for kids, frequent eating out may not at all be healthy for the entire family. According to studies, kids who dine out for at least four times in a week are actually at risk, for heart disease and stroke later in life. A [...]

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