What nutrients are important for my child with ADHD?
In this second part of the two-part blog series on ADHD and nutrition, we will focus on nutrients, diets, foods, and how they may or not play a part in your child’s diagnosis of ADHD. Nutrients of concern in children with ADHD Research shows that kids with ADHD may...
ADHD and Nutrition
This two part series on ADHD was written by Ashley Turner, a dietetic intern at Calgary Family Nutrition. If your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) you might be overwhelmed and bombarded with information about what you...
I am worried about my child’s weight.
This article was written by one of our volunteers, Larissa Stanley. 8-year-old Ava loves to eat and will often eat more than her father at meals! Her father is worried. He struggled with his own weight his whole life and doesn’t want the same for his daughter. What...
My 3 year old only eats cheese and bread, how do I get him to eat other foods?
This post was written by one of our volunteers, Larissa Stanley. Over the last few posts we have been discussing how to navigate everyday eating situations using the principles of the Division of Responsibilities (DOR). If you haven’t read them yet I highly recommend...
Help! My child won’t eat her dinner.
This post was written by one of our volunteers, Larissa Stanley. 10-month-old Ella’s parents had spent the last hour making supper. They had previously decided that supper would be served at 6pm every night and they were sitting down right on time. Ella’s high chair...
How to raise your child to have a healthy relationship with food
This blog was written by one of our volunteers, Larissa Stanley. Our body’s ability to function is really more amazing than I will ever completely understand. Young children are excellent proof of this. Prior to any outside pressure, young children are able to...
Iron for your growing child
You might have heard from your public health nurse that you should start introducing solids, specifically iron rich foods, to your baby. I’m sure you’ve heard of iron before and know it is important. This blog will answer your questions about iron, why it’s important...
Anti-inflammatory diet for the Skin Part 4: Pro-inflammatory foods
Besides trying to include foods that are anti-inflammatory, you can also try to eat less of foods that may promote further inflammation. Pro-inflammatory foods may contribute to increased risk of chronic diseases and increased inflammation in our bodies, contributing...
Anti-inflammatory diet for the Skin Part 3: Skin Benefits of Omega-3
In addition to antioxidants, omega-3 is also an important part of the anti-inflammatory diet. Studies have associated omega-3 fatty acids with lower levels of inflammation, potentially reducing skin problems. There are three types of omega- 3 fatty...
Anti-inflammatory diet for the Skin Part 2: Skin Benefits of Antioxidants
In my last post I talked about how an anti-inflammatory diet may help improve different skin problems caused by chronic inflammation. An important part of the anti-inflammatory diet are antioxidants. Inflammation damages skin cells by a build-up of free radicals,...
