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Category: Year 3+
All About Beans
There are over 400 different types of edible beans around the world. Unfortunately, In the United States, we tend not to eat many beans. On average, each American consumes around 7.5lbs of beans each year. In contrast, we average 40lbs of cheese and 222lbs of cow and chicken meat.
Plant Based Diet Advantages
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, and certified health and wellness coach. As a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, “Dr. Yami” champions the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. Below she details the benefits of a vegan diet.
Raising Healthy Eaters
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, certified health and wellness coach, author and speaker. She is also a mother of two. Below she walks us through the Five Pillars of Healthy Eating.
What Foods Are Good for My Child to Eat?
Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or carefully choosing what baby food to give them, you care deeply about their nutrition, and Yumi is here to help!
How to Talk to Your Kids About War & Conflict
[Kendra Bell Holmes M.Ed, BCBA](https://www.instagram.com/themamalion/) is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who works with children and their families with developmental disabilities. Kendra is on the board of advisors for [Tiny Earth Toys](https://tinyearthtoys.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X3TIm4MqxEdsvrD6V_gF50XVOzBy9K5bB89z8zNy08kTXDBajsyyFgaAk8cEALw_wcB), an educational toy subscription curated by learning experts. She is also a mother of two. Read along to see her tips on how…
Why Babies Shouldn’t Drink Juice
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently tightened their guidelines on juice and announced in May 2017 that parents should “completely avoid the use of juice in infants before 1 year of age.” See: “Fruit Juice in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Current Recommendations.”
The Gonzollos on Food, Fitness, and Fatherhood
Jon Rollo and Joey Gonzalez – aka the Gonzollos – are the CEOs of two different companies (Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and Barry’s Bootcamp). In addition to leading their own companies, they’re also co-owners of the West Hollywood family-friendly hotspot, Au Fudge. Oh, and did we mention they’re papas to two adorable children, 2 1/2-year-old Francesca (aka Frankie)…
Why We Love Quinoa as a Rice Alternative
Sometime around 2014, quinoa became America’s health food obsession. Quinoa versions of classic dishes emerged everywhere— from Quinoa Sushi, to Quinoa Fried Rice— and even drinkable quinoa emerged (but not without much protest). Quinoa-everything became all the rage, and for us, it is an amazing alternative to rice.
The Ultimate List of Indoor Activities for Babies and Toddlers
Whether you are stuck at home because of rain, snow, or a global pandemic, (2020 feels) it’s difficult to be both provider and entertainer. To prevent you from feeling like a jester performing for your royal rascal, we have put together a list of fun activities. We hope it will spark inspiration or sanity, perhaps…
All Star Mac & Cheese Recipe
According to toddlers, mac and cheese is the height of culinary ingenuity. Who’s to say they are wrong? Unfortunately, with boxed macaroni, your only choices are powdered or rubbery liquid “cheese.” loaded with carbs, sodium, preservatives, and not much else. Thankfully, if you think outside of the box, you can have a nutritious meal that…
Overnight Oats with Rose & Berry Compote Recipe
Fight free radicals with this flowery feast, and stop and smell the roses at the same time. These delicious overnight oats provide you with the energy you need to start your day right.
Sweet Potato & Millet Falafel Bites Recipe
We’re always on the hunt for recipes that are nutritious-enough for babies, but delicious-enough for the most discerning foodies. This recipe features the chickpea, which is a protein-packed legume, and most well known as the primary ingredient for hummus. Sweet potatoes are low on the glycemic index, making them a smart alternative to more starchy…
Split Pea Dip Recipe
Split peas have been a food staple for thousands of years. Back in 500 BC, it was a common street food in Athens, where vendors would hawk bowls of hot pea soup. Today, the humble split pea is ubiquitous around the world and a key ingredient in many hearty dishes. Our split pea dip is…
Tuscan White Bean and Millet Salad Recipe
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you’re in Tuscany, surrounded by rolling green hills, clear open skies, and abundant wineries. You breathe in the fresh Italian air. You catch the scent of freshly baked loaves and imagine the taste of the region’s finest Sangiovese grapes. Ahhh, one can dream. While we can’t…
Lentil Chili Sliders Recipe
Stews, soups, and chilis, oh my. You know what we’re talking about. This recipe for Lentil Chili Sliders is guaranteed to become a one-pot wonder family favorite. The meal warms you up from the inside, and will keep you feeling full (lentils = low carb heaven). By putting this chili inside a slider bun, you’ll…
Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Nothing quite says “grab-and-go” breakfast like a muffin. However, for your most important meal of the day, the muffin can often fall short. Most store bought muffins are just glorified cupcakes. They are filled with refined white flour, oil, and sugar. They lack any sort of fiber or protein, but come packed with carbs and…
Instant Pot Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe
This cheese cause It can be used as a dip for veggies, a sauce for Mac n’ Cheese, a nacho-cheese chip dip, or as a topping on Taco Tuesday. Whichever you choose, it won’t disappoint.
A Doula’s Recipe for Sleepy Time Tea
If the idea of deep, restorative sleep sounds like a far-off fantasy, you’re in need of our doula-recommended Sleepy Time Tea. A cup of this is not only great for bedtime, but it helps relax and restore a “fried” nervous system (which often comes from raising a tiny person), healing the body on a cellular…
Turkey & Apple Meatballs Recipe
A sauce-stained high chair and noodles on the floor, spaghetti and meatballs is a rite of passage for every child. Unfortunately, traditional meatballs can leave much to be desired. They are typically a sphere of fatty meat, bread crumbs, salt, and butter. These turkey meatballs are healthy, full of flavor, and juicy.
