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Quinoa Crusted Chicken – Keep Recipes Simple And Kids Will Help With Dinner

Last week I went to a cooking class with my girlfriends at Sur la Table and we learned various recipes….

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Breakdown of Organic Food Prices in Charlotte

Below you will find the price break down. I did not price out Whole Foods.  Though a beautiful store, it has…

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The Mission Continues: Teaching 5th Grade the Basics of Real Food

As you might have seen on my Introduction page, I am a Pediatrician in Charlotte, NC with a passion for…

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New Years Resolution – Bringing Back Family Dinners, The Picky Eater Edition

Previously I discussed the importance of family dinners.  There are many challenges to this family ritual, but none are more…

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Cooking with kids means less pickiness

One way to get kids to be less pick and enjoy Family Dinners more, is to get them cooking in…

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Understanding Obstacles and Steps to Make a Change

Habits – we all thrive on habits and routine.  When we do the same thing every day, things become ingrained…

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Fevers – What is a Parent to do?

Fever BASICS: It’s that time of the year, so let’s clear up a few basic things like FEVER in healthy…

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Sleep Your Way to a Stronger Immune System This Cold and Flu Season

Enough sleep is just as important for good health as nutrition and exercise This is post 3/4 on Building Your…

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Arsenic in Rice, Rice Cereal, Juice, Well Water. How to minimize your exposure 

Based on the conference notes presented by Dr. Joel Foreman as mentioned in a previous post Medical Evidence on Organic vs…

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WHAT TO EAT TO INCREASE OMEGA 3’s and DECREASE EXPOSURE TO MERCURY

As mentioned in a previous post, Medical reasons for choosing Organic vs. Non-Organic foods, I am sharing the latest data on…

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Building Up Your Immune System for the Cold and Flu Season with Supplements

Post 2/4 On Building Your Immune System Additional links about building the immune system: Post 1/4 – Nutrition Post 3/4…

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The Medical Reasons for choosing Organic vs Non-Organic Foods

The common question I get in clinic is “Why should I spend money on organic foods? What is the evidence?…

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Behavioral Modifications to Treat Constipation and Encopresis

Blog Post 3/3 – Constipation and Encopresis- Behavioral Management – I discussed in previous posts Common ways constipation can present in…

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Building Up Your Immune system for Back to School – Nutrition

Post 1/4 – Nutrition Focus and Your Immune system Additional links about building the immune system: Post 2/4 – Supplements…

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The Fitness Domino Effect at Thanksgiving

An Amazing Family Thanksgiving calls for a Superstar Family Workout. Here is how it went down: We had a wonderful…

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The Mission Begins: Educating Children on Nutrition and Healthy Habits in the Classroom

As you might have seen on my Introduction page, I am a local pediatrician with one important Mission: Motivating Children…

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Actions speak louder then words when it comes to kids being active

  How can kids be motivated to move? How can we prevent them from being couch potatoes? What activities do…

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How to Inspire Taste Buds to Like Healthy Eating

Did you know that cells within the taste buds generally live only for 10-14 days.  So about a 1/3 of…

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Sports Drink Breakdown and the Connection to Poor Athletic Performance

How do you hydrate your body? What happens when you are an athlete and need those very important “ELECTROLYTES” as…

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Phone Habits of Teens and How To Improve them

Here are some rules and regulations that can help with Phone Usage in Teens: Phones need to be charged in…

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Bagel Breakfast Breakdown and the connection to Fatigue, Headaches, Memory Loss

Why high glycemic index foods turn to sugar and lead to fatigue, headaches, and memory issues.

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Cereal for Breakfast and the Link to Inattention and Hyperactivity

Mornings can be chaotic, and it’s easy to reach for quick and convenient options like sugary cereals when getting your…

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Making healthier choices

One of the many ways to get kids to make better choices, is to get them Cooking in the Kitchen…

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Walking to School is a Great Way to Fit Exercise into Your Day

Tips on how to add a different form of activity into your child’s daily routine. Walking to/from School On my…

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My Latest Posts

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7 Healthy Travel Snacks

Let’s talk about snack ideas that are helpful on vacation and at home. To make things more interesting, I am…

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My Thoughts On The Flu Vaccine

Weighing all the options when deciding whether to vaccinate for the flu.

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10 Tips to Heal Chronic Stress

10 simple tips to help you heal chronic stress and reduce your risk of chronic disease

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