Powdered drink mixes that are widely promoted as “toddler milks” for older babies and children up to age 3 are unregulated, unnecessary and “nutritionally incomplete,” the American Academy of Pediatrics warned Friday. The drinks, which are touted to parents on TikTok, in television ads and on other sites, often contain added sugar and salt. The…

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you probably have a lot of questions and worries. There’s one less thing to worry about, though — nutrition for breast cancer patients doesn’t have to be complicated. There is a reason they say, “You are what you eat.” Your diet has direct effects on your health. That’s…

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a report indicating that formulas marketed for toddlers offer no nutritional advantage versus a varied, well-balanced diet that includes either human or cow milk.  This is despite the fact that toddler formulas cost a lot more than regular milk. For instance, Target sells a variety of toddler formulas for…

Beatrice Glaviano ’26 explores eating disorders and disordered eating from a scientific and a personal perspective, offering support to her fellow Chargers. October 23, 2023 By Beatrice Glaviano ’26 Beatrice Glaviano ’26 at the gym. Hey everyone. This week’s blog is going to be a bit more on the personal side, and I’d like to…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear to the benefits of chicken soup. In the U.S., the dish is typically made with noodles, but different cultures prepare the…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals. The study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, analyzed the diets of nearly 300 infants aged six to 12 months from across Australia and showed that adding one serving (18g,…

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Good parents want their baby to grow up strong and healthy. So, when Kelly Henchel’s child was close to reaching toddler age in 1998, she wanted to know more about this new toddler milk product. She reached out to a representative for one of the formula companies on whether it was worth the buy. The…

Chia seeds are the tiny seeds of the Salvia hispanica L. plant. Though they’ve been used as food for thousands of years by Native people, they’ve become increasingly popular in the U.S. over the past decade as more people learn of their impressive nutrition profile and potential health benefits. Not only are chia seeds rich…