High Carb Intake during Infancy
The Standard American Diet (SAD) is notably a high-carbohydrate diet (among its many other unhealthy features), which is a big reason why I advocate against this diet. Many people are…
Inflammation During Pregnancy Linked to Autism
While the number of children with autism increases—currently we’re at one in 50—researchers are trying to determine what factors contribute to its development. In a recent study funded by the…
Probiotics + Prebiotics and Infant Eczema/Asthma
The atopic diseases of childhood—Eczema, asthma and rhinitis (nasal allergies)—are increasingly more common, especially in developed countries like the US. One of the main explanations for this increase is…
Pesticide Exposure—From Prenatal to Parkinson’s
I often blog about the widespread negative effects of chemicals and pesticides. We live in a toxic soup, and the more people realize that, the more likely they will…
Kid-safe Lunches, Peace of Mind for Parents
There are so many helpful resources out there! Yesterday on the Poop Scoop radio show, we discussed how important nutrition is for a child's development. Fresh fruits, veggies, whole-grain breads…