Unhealthy Snacks for Kids: Snacks that look healthy but aren’t
It’s common to offer unhealthy snacks for kids, as some snacks that appear healthy may contain high levels of added sugars, sodium or artificial ingredients.
Picky Eater Test: Food Selectivity Issues
If your child constantly refuses certain foods, avoids new foods or has a very limited diet, perform the Picky Eater Test. Identifying this behavior early allows you to apply appropriate strategies to improve their relationship with food. What is the Picky Eater Test? It’s a tool based on the Selective Eating Questionnaire (SEQ), which assesses…
Preventing Food Allergies: How to Introduce Peanuts Safely
Early introduction of allergenic foods, such as peanuts, between 6 and 11 months of age reduces the risk of developing allergies.
Iron-rich foods for kids
Offering iron-rich foods ensures proper growth and development of the child. Iron supports brain function, energy production and oxygen transportation.In addition, low iron levels can cause anemia, fatigue and cognitive problems. That is why it is important to know the best food sources and how to improve its absorption through nutritional strategies. The best iron-rich…
Picky eater: What to do when a child won’t eat?
What is a picky eater and why does it occur? A picky eater is a child who refuses a wide variety of foods, is reluctant to try new things and tends to prefer a narrow group of foods. This behavior may be due to several reasons: According to the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, understanding these…
Start complementary feeding: The best first foods
The introduction of complementary foods is a crucial milestone in infant nutrition. According to current WHO recommendations, infants should start consuming solid foods around 6 months of age, when they have developed the milestones or signs to initiate complementary feeding. This is especially important for breastfed infants, as breast milk alone is no longer sufficient…
Start complementary feeding: Are you ready?
Most infants start complementary feeding around 6 months of age. However, according to the Manual de Nutrición de la Asociación Española de Pediatría 2021, it may start at 5 months or it may be necessary to wait until 7 months, depending on whether the baby has reached developmental milestones. What are the signs to start…
