Healthy Eating

Making a Smooth Transition to Solid Foods

July 25, 2019

Introducing semi-solid and solid foods to your infant can be a confusing and complex process. Typically, infants should start on solid foods at around 6 months, although it depends on the individual baby’s developmental readiness. For help making your baby’s transition to solid foods a smooth one, check out the […]

Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating for Young Adults, Nutrition and Health

Late Night Snacking

July 25, 2019

Do you ever head straight for the fridge or pantry after a long night of work, studying, or hanging out with friends? Late night snacks or “quick bites” often include foods high in salt, sugar, and/or saturated fat. These foods can be enjoyed in moderation, but when eaten regularly and […]

Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating for Pregnancy and Lactation, Nutrition and Health

Iron Intake and Pregnancy

July 25, 2019

Iron is an important mineral that is needed by red blood cells to carry oxygen to organs and tissues. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases and you need more iron. The recommendation for iron during pregnancy is 27 mg/day. This is high enough that a supplement may be necessary, in […]