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Kids Eating Wood

Nonna Joann • September 22nd, 2011 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

Would you stop your kids from eating wood? Why? It’s full of natural fiber isn’t it? I’m sure you’ll agree, there’s just some things that are not meant to be eaten. Before you pat yourself on the back for keeping your kids from munching on wood, they’re probably ingesting it on a daily basis. Even [...]



Childhood Constipation Cure

Nonna Joann • April 27th, 2009 • Food as Medicine

The Scoop on Poop Ouch! Constipation hurts. Constipation is a common and frustrating problem in children. Constipation is defined as hard and painful stools or going several days without a bowel movement. People (kids, too) should have at least one soft bowel movement a day. A mom on mamapedia.com asks for advice about her toddler’s pooping. [...]



Bread Should Be ‘The Staff of Life’

Nonna Joann • May 1st, 2008 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

Bread is the foundation of good nutrition. That’s real bread. Whole grains include all three parts of the grain kernel: the bran, the outer layer or the fiber; the endosperm containing the complex carbohydrates; and the germ containing B and E vitamins, phytochemicals, and antioxidants.White or refined flours remove the bran and germ to provide [...]