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Why Tomatoes are Terrific

Tomatoes make the “Top Twelve Foods” list, not only for their nutritional qualities, which are many, but because they are so versatile and they’re a kid favorite in ketchup and spaghetti and pizza sauce. While some green veggies rate higher on paper than red tomatoes, try getting a cup of kale into kids. Here’s why […]

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August 9, 2013 May 30, 2018 Dr. Bill Sears

9 Ways to Curb Your Sugar Cravings

The good news about the link between body chemistry and cravings is that there are other ways to stimulate the release of your well-being hormones and to keep them at steady levels. Here are some suggestions: 1. Exercise regularly. One of the healthiest ways to experience better living through better brain chemistry is to exercise […]

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August 9, 2013 May 30, 2018 Dr. Bill Sears

Best Dinners for Sleep

Meals that are high in carbohydrates and low-to-medium in protein will help you relax in the evening and set you up for a good night’s sleep. Try the following “dinners for sleep”: pasta with parmesan cheese scrambled eggs and cheese tofu stirfry hummus with whole wheat pita bread seafood, pasta, and cottage cheese meats and […]

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August 9, 2013 October 20, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids

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The ABCs of Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids From A to Z, we have 26 (and then some) ways to help teach nutrition to your kids. And who knows, you may learn a few things yourself along the way! Take a look at the ABC’s of teaching nutrition to your child on topics ranging from […]

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August 8, 2013 October 23, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

Importance of Grow Foods for Children

While wise parents make sure that “grow” foods are also fun foods, the “fun” category in a child’s mind may include a little cake, ice cream, and apple pie. One of the moms in our pediatric practice trained her child to eat almost all healthy food, to the extent that when a piece of junk […]

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August 8, 2013 July 13, 2018 Dr. Bill Sears

The Truth About Juice

Fruit Juices vs. Fruit Beverages Kids love the taste of pure fruit juice, and parents love it because it’s a healthy source of nutrients. When choosing healthy pure juice for your children, it’s important to note what kind of juice you are serving and how much you are offering. Here’s what families should know about fruit juice versus […]

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August 8, 2013 February 5, 2016 Dr. Bill Sears

4 Ways to End Postpartum Constipation

Ending Postpartum Constipation Experiencing postpartum constipation is a normal thing to experience as your body recovers from pregnancy and childbirth. Try these 4 tips to relieve constipation after giving birth: Walk. Moving your body is likely to move your bowels. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat and drink natural laxatives: nectar (prune, pear, apricot), fresh fruits, […]

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August 8, 2013 October 28, 2022 Dr. Bill Sears

Time-Tested Relaxation Techniques for Labor

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3 Relaxation Techniques for Labor To practice relaxation techniques for labor with your partner, you need to be very comfortable. Collect a bunch of pillows and teach your partner where you like them. Do these exercises in various positions: standing and leaning against your partner, a wall or a piece of furniture, sitting down, lying […]

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August 7, 2013 February 13, 2019 Dr. Bill Sears

Stories from Breastfeeding Employed Mothers

“To encourage new mothers to return to work, my wonderful employer provides a “mother’s room,” complete with a sink, refrigerator, cubbies for a pump, a nice comfortable chair, a phone, and a lock on the door. A strong pump was my key to success. I called it my double- barreled power pump. My milk supply […]

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July 30, 2013 September 13, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Solid Food for Baby

Introducing Solid Food for Baby As with all aspects of parenting, watch your child and not the calendar. Look for these ready-to-eat cues for introducing solid food for baby: Able to sit with support, reaches and grabs, and mouths hands and toys. Watches you eat, following your fork as it moves from plate to mouth. […]

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July 29, 2013 October 18, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

4 Steps in Raising a Little Vegetarian

Just as there are stages in children’s development of motor skills or cognitive abilities, there are developmental stages in eating habits. You can make the most impact on your child’s eating habits if you respond to his development in age-appropriate ways. Stage 1: Infancy. Program your baby to appreciate the tastes of fresh fruits and […]

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July 24, 2013 July 24, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Growing Your Own Garden

Want to have some family fun – and teach your children about food, nature, hard work, and responsibility? Plant a family garden. While parents are naturally the overseers, children can feel like this is primarily their project. They take responsibility for the planting and the care, with a little parental guidance. Of course, they get […]

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July 24, 2013 October 12, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears
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