Julia Stanislavskaia MSc, RD
In Part 1 of “Feeding Your Baby in the First Year,” we talked about introducing first solids, nutrients for good oral health and general feeding tips. Now we move on to the second half of baby’s first year, which goes by even faster as they speed through feeding and other milestones. Meals for baby at …
Wondering how to start off your precious little one with solid foods? It’s a fun but sometimes nerve-wrecking process — even for me, a registered dietitian who specializes in children’s nutrition. I have practised in infant feeding and feeding disorders for 10 years, but I had my first child, Aiden, just over a year ago. …
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Have you or a loved one ever had a difficult relationship with food and/or weight? And have you ever wondered how restrictive or compulsive eating patterns may affect oral health? As a registered dietitian practising in Toronto, I see patients of all ages. And I can tell you that eating disorders are no longer restricted …
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, that is integral to our health. Yet vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies we see today. So, what is the big deal about vitamin D and why is it so hard to get? Vitamin D is an essential nutrient responsible for: calcium absorption bone mineralization, …
It is important to acknowledge that whatever we ingest becomes part of our bodies, either temporarily or permanently. Thus, food has a direct impact on all parts of our body, including the eyes. Numerous research studies are currently looking at nutrition and its effect on eye health, which is often evident. [For instance, the optometrist …
Eye Candy For Your Eyes: Nutrition And Eye Health Read More »