So I've decided that instead of posting time-intensive posts all the time (because obviously I'm really good at that) that I'd like this blog to be a sort of hub connecting you to good websites and resources as well. As my mom would say "why reinvent the wheel?" There are a number of websites/blogs out there that dedicate much more time to the nutrition info/tips than I am able to. I currently have a toddler who is only taking one nap long enough to cover a daily shower and is very clingy the rest of the day. I think we have some more teeth coming in...
I've come across a number of good articles recently. Here a couple of my favorites:
1. This website is run by a couple of registered dietitians (yay for dietitians). I need to explore more but I really liked this article. Especially as I was wanting to post something on here regarding the division of responsibility of parent and child at meal-time. I also love their idea of a non-food based after dinner privilege as an incentive for trying foods. One thing I have learned over and over is that dessert should not be used as a reward or a punishment. Read more here: http://www.modernmomnutrition.com/2011/food-for-tot/you-can-lead-a-child-to-food
2. If you are trying to lose weight or trying to maintain a healthy weight it can be tricky to feel full and satisfied when you are trying to cut back on calories. I'm a believer in healthy snacks being an important part of a balanced diet and achieving weight loss goals. When you skip meals or snacks and approach a dinner meal in a hunger-crazed state you will really have a hard time keeping your head and remembering your eating goals. This is why I love this list of healthy snack ideas (100 snack ideas! ONE hundred!). I'm always in need of healthy snack ideas to give to my little guy to try to branch out his repertoire so this is a great resource for me.
Okay, that is it for today. I really will try to post more often now that we are post holidays. REALLY!
