Holistic Nutrition
Natasha Uspensky is a certified holistic nutrition counselor, Ayurvedic practitioner, wellness blogger, and founder of NU Health & Wellness and The Organic Beauty. With over 11 years of experience, she practices a holistic approach to wellness. She believes that health and happiness come from achieving a sense of balance in all areas of life — from food, movement, and environment, to relationships, community, and career. She specializes in digestive disorders, fertility, pre and postpartum wellness, and women’s health.Through her private practice, writing, and online programs, she works with women all over the world to heal their health and start living the lives they crave in a body they love. She has been featured in Domino, Prevention Magazine, Marie Claire, Rebook, Livestrong, All-Parenting, Giada Weekly, and Mind Body Green.Natasha completed her studies in Holistic Nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, her advanced studies in Ayurveda atBastyr University, and is board certified by The American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
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Fiber is an essential nutrient that adds bulk to the stools and facilitates their smooth passage. Besides, it acts as a natural [simple_tooltip text="prebiotic" tooltip="A non-digestible food component good for the gut’s healthy bacteria" ] that promotes good bacteria (probiotics) growth and supports gut health. Therefore, selecting age-appropriate high-fiber foods for babies is essential. Perhaps it is the reason that the American Dietetic Association (ADA) recommends people across age groups consume sufficient amounts of dietary fiber from various plant foods (1) (2). Scroll down to read more about dietary fiber and its possible benefits for babies, its side effects, and some high-fiber recipes you can feed to your baby. But before we dwell on details, let’s first understand the basics and learn some basic facts about fiber and its types. [mj-toc] Is Fiber Good For Babies? Fiber is good for babies. The inclusion of dietary fiber in a baby’s diet can help enhance the gut microbiome and keep the digestive...
Mocktails are great alternatives for cocktails, especially for children, as they are alcohol-free (1).They are creative options that let you enjoy the crafty mixed taste of cocktails without the ill effects of alcohol. They are at once thirst-quenching and family-friendly. If you are looking for delicious and colorful mocktail recipes for kids, you have come just to the right place. In this post, we have rounded up some of the most delicious and fun mocktails for you to prepare right at home. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="//www.finesse-bg.com/articles/cocktails-for-kids_00401132/" title="15 Delicious Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes For Kids"] [mj-toc] 15 Popular And Easy Mocktail Recipes For Children Mary Sabat, nutritionist and certified personal trainer from Alpharetta, Georgia, says, “Non-alcoholic options such as mocktails, fruit juices, smoothies, flavored water, and simple beverages like milk are suitable for children. It's important to ensure that the beverages are age-appropriate and free from any harmful ingredients. Parents or guardians should monitor their child's beverage intake to ensure it aligns with their...
Cocktails are alcoholic beverages made by mixing alcoholic beverages, such as vodka or whiskey, with a mixer, such as fruit or vegetable juice or soda (1). These drinks aren’t suitable for children and teens and may encourage underage drinking. As per the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a significant portion of children aged 12 to 20, approximately 34.4%, corresponding to 13.4 million people, acknowledged having consumed at least one alcoholic beverage in their lifetimes. As such, you may try non-alcoholic cocktail recipes for kids. We have shared a few recipes in this post. These recipes, often termed mocktails, are as colorful and attractive as the cocktails but contain healthy ingredients, such as cordials, ice tea, homemade fruity punch, and fruit shakes. These mocktail recipes are relatively healthy options for children and adolescents and can be relished on different occasions. Read on as we give you different non-alcoholic homemade cocktail recipes you can try at home or...
You may be super excited about your baby turning one, and you want to host the best party to celebrate their first birthday. Tiny tots are your most important guests, and so your baby\'s first birthday party food ideas must include exciting, colorful, and fancy options on the table. You need to do many things, including selecting a party theme, deciding on the guest list, buying gifts, and planning the food. If you are confused about the food, we can help you with the planning process by providing delicious snack and dessert ideas in this post. These creative ideas are sure to impress children and their parents alike. [mj-toc] What Kind Of First Birthday Party Are You Planning? [caption id="attachment_896143" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] You can come up with the food menu only when you have the basic idea of the birthday party. Decide if it is going to be a small snack or high tea party, or you want...
Involving your child in meal preparation can be a fun experience for you and them. In addition to teaching your child some basic cooking skills, you can use this opportunity to develop a rapport with them. However, when you begin cooking lessons with kids, you can opt for some easy fireless cooking ideas for kids instead of recipes that involve fire, as those may not be safe for kids. Johna Burdeos, a registered dietitian with experience in clinical and outpatient nutrition counseling, says, “Fireless cooking is not cooking in the sense that we know it. Nonetheless, children are taught the important skill of knowing how to feed themselves.” Thus, in this post, we have compiled some quick and easy-to-prepare delicious no-flame recipes that children can make themselves with minimum vigilance. [mj-toc] 20 Cooking-Without-Fire Recipes For Children Cooking without fire can be a fun and safe way for kids to get involved in the kitchen. Using alternative heating methods like warmers,...
西兰花可以是一个健康孩子的nutrition requirements. You may consider various broccoli recipes for children to prepare delicious broccoli dishes. The cruciferous vegetable is related to cauliflower and cabbage (1). Broccoli is rich in fiber, vitamin C, folate, and phytochemicals, such as sulforaphane (2) (3). Fresh or frozen broccoli can be boiled, baked, grilled, and roasted. The consumption of broccoli as part of a well-balanced diet can provide several health benefits to the child. Read on to know some easy broccoli recipes to prepare delectable broccoli dishes for your children and teens. [mj-toc] 25 Healthy Broccoli Recipes For Children And Teens Here are some child-friendly recipes with broccoli. You can customize them by adding various ingredients or tweaking the recipes for healthy eating. 1. Broccoli pasta [caption id="attachment_655180" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] You will need: ½ cup whole-wheat fusilli pasta ½ cup red onions (chopped) 1 cup broccoli florets and corn ½ cup button mushrooms (chopped)...