by Lighthouse Healthcare | Nov 16, 2017 | Children's Appetite, Picky Eaters
Picky Eaters Children between the ages of 1 and 5 years of age are often “picky eaters”. The mean age is between 3 years and more pronounced in girls than boys. They go through phases where they want to eat and at times they’ve completely lost their appetite. Unless...
by Betty Mutiso | Apr 25, 2016 | Picky Eaters
Most toddlers go through a phase of only eating a few particular foods. This is a normal part of their development. It’s partly because of something called food neophobia, which is a fear of new foods. Many toddlers experience this around the age of two. Rest assured,...
by Lighthouse Healthcare | Feb 25, 2016 | Picky Eaters, Supplementation
If you have a picky eater at home, you may worry that he is not getting enough iron in his diet at all. Broccoli and spinach are not the only sources of iron — there are lots of other ways of providing him with this nutrient. Fruits and Vegetables If your picky...
by Lighthouse Healthcare | Feb 13, 2016 | Supplementation
Is your toddler pumping enough iron through her veins? You might want to take a look at your tot’s iron intake. That’s because iron is an essential mineral that’s needed to make red blood cells — and red blood cells are essential because they deliver oxygen throughout...
