Trying to get my 1 year old to read, I took him to the bookstore for story time. With it just around the corner, the story was about Thanksgiving. I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, by Alison Jackson. If you haven’t read it before, it starts with the lady eating a whole …
The latest commercial on American TV channels says it’s a healthy food made of nutritious hazelnuts that is great for breakfast. “Are they serious?”, was my first impression. Of course the dietitian in me wanted to get the facts. To put it into perspective, I decided to compare it to peanut butter. After all, they …
Fasting in Ramadan is a worship we wait for year after year, but also it has its challenges. With the days being so long and the fast lasting for 15 hours, it’s important to make every bite count. If you are not familiar with Ramadan, read my article in Today’s Dietitian. If you are a …
Is there such a thing called the “perfect” diet in Ramadan? Read More »
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Methyl mercury toxicity usually comes in the way of eating more fish. However, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the only people who need to be concerned about mercury toxicity are pregnant women, those who might get pregnant, nursing women, and young children. Even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists considers 12 ounces …
“Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is a broad name for several fats that are considered good and beneficial for health. The term omega-3 is simply related to their chemical composition. The body’s most favorite omega-3 is DHA, and it is abundant in the brain and the retina of the eye. It works to promote normal mental function, memory, …
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Plants need nitrogen to grow, which comes mainly from nitrate. When there is more nitrate than plants can utilize, it can migrate in between rocks and soil and contaminate water sources. Other sources of contamination are human manure, sewage, and nitrogen-based fertilizers. This is a concern for children especially infants younger than 3 months of …
Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s been on my mind to start it a long time ago, but of course, life got in the way. For those of you who don’t know me, I just had a beautiful baby boy, Khaled. He’s 7 months now but it will always feel like I just had him …
