Finding yummy gluten free snacks for kids is not easy especially ones that aren’t too unhealthy so most moms take matters into their own hands and make their own. This month’s gluten free recipe adds to the snack recipe artillery with chewy granola bars, a treat kids love. The recipe is also dairy free, and allows for lots of variations for family food preference or other food allergies or intolerances. It is of course, also suitable for celiacs. (more…)
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Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Chewy Granola Bars
Thursday, February 18th, 20108 Building Blocks to a Healthy Diet
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010Mum Mum’s recently reported on understanding a whole food based diet. Developing healthy eating habits is not as difficult as one might think, and starting children are born with a clean slate and pick up their eating habits by mirror others. Even if you understand the lingo, but are still having a difficult time grasping how to implement a healthy diet into your family’s meals here are 8 building blocks to a healthy diet: (more…)
Understanding a Whole-Food Based Diet
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010No, whole food doesn’t always refer to that ubiquitous grocery store chain but rather a way of eating. It has become quite a common catch phrase these days which can only add to the confusion for parents attempting to provide their kids with a healthy diet. Mum Mum’s advocates starting kids off right with a well balanced, minimally processed diet – but what exactly is that?
Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Potato Volcanoes
Sunday, January 10th, 2010With the chilly weather still around, this month’s gluten free recipe features a warming comfort food that happens to be naturally gluten free- mashed potatoes. Not only will it warm up little ones on a chilly day, but this recipe is also super fun for kids to make. Who says you can’t play with your food?
Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Wild Rice Pilaf
Friday, December 4th, 2009
In the chilly months of winter, we tend to reach for warm hearty foods. Finding a balance between hearty and healthy can be tricky, but can certainly be achieved with a little diligence. This month’s gluten free recipe features both holiday season ‘H’s by being both hearty and healthy. Of course it is also acceptable for celiacs and is free of most other common food allergens. (more…)
Pass the Octopus: Foodies’ Kids Get Adventurous
Monday, November 16th, 2009Getting kids to try new foods can be, in a word – challenging. From “eww”, “no way”, or just simply flinging the undesired food from their plate – kids find a variety of ways to protest palette expansion. Some little ones are just picky eaters, while others, with help of persistent parents, do come around eventually and try new foods. What about eating octopus? While parents may resound with their own “no way”, Nancy Tringali Piho has a different story. (more…)
8 Ways to Boost Kids' Immune Systems
Friday, October 30th, 2009
It is that time of year again, chillier weather and of course the ubiquitous common cold. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and although it is inevitable your child will catch a cold at some point in their lives; especially those in preschool or daycare, there are few things you can do help boost your child’s immunity. (more…)
Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Summer Berry Crumble
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Although summertime isn’t necessarily synonymous with baking, having a great recipe to utilize all those fresh berries you picked up at the farmer’s market might give you reason to bake. This month’s gluten free recipe features a summer berry crumble, a delicious dessert or snack that is suitable for celiacs.
5 Ways to Boost Kid's Vitamin D Levels
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
A recent study found that 7 out of 10 US children are deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is not just related to bones but can increase risk for heart disease by increasing blood pressure and lowering levels of the heart healthy HDL cholesterol. Just last October, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) doubled the daily requirement of vitamin D to 400 IU for all kids; from infants to teenagers.
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Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Quinoa Tabouli
Thursday, July 9th, 2009One of the best parts of summer, for produce lovers everywhere, is the abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits. It is also the time for lots of picnics and barbecues; requiring a whole new set of recipes. This month’s gluten free recipe features a quinoa tabouli, a versatile nutrient dense side dish great for any summertime venue.
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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