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Notes from the Nutritionist
Greetings!
I'm Tina, Registered Dietitian, author and wellness coach.
Welcome to your very first edition of The Gourmet Baby, a newsletter I created to help busy moms and doting dads give their new baby the best start in life, one lovin' spoonful at a time.
While there's lots of information on the web about infant and toddler nutrition, you can rely on The Gourmet Baby as a source for quality articles, useful insights and credible resources.
Each month I'll:
- dish up easy, time-saving recipes for infants and toddlers (along with easy, week-night dinner solutions for mommy!);
- discuss what it takes to keep a family healthy in mind, body and spirit;
- provide simple yet effective tips for re-claiming your
pre-baby body; - clarify and simplify the latest buzz about health and
nutrition, and - host fun contests where parents (or grandparents!) can
show off their pride and joy, winning some terrific goodies
in the process!
By signing up for this newsletter, you'll also get VIP access to my much anticipated book, The Best Homemade Baby Food On
The Planet which features more than 200
delicious, wholesome and natural baby food recipes along with guidance
that takes the guesswork out of cooking for baby. You can also follow
me on Twitter (@Tina_Ruggiero) for a chance to win a free copy!
Last, don't forget to encourage other parents to subscribe for the most up-to-date information on infant and toddler nutrition, health and wellness.
Delicious wishes,
Tina |
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About Tina 
As a Registered Dietitian, Tina Ruggiero knows the importance of starting children on a lifelong path to health. Fondly called The Gourmet Nutritionist, Tina is the nutrition correspondent for NBC's syndicated television show, Daytime. Tina's blog, attracts readers worldwide who are interested in her unique perspectives about food issues, healthy eating, cooking and nutrition. She's also a nutrition expert for ModernMom.com and a spokesperson for Driscoll's berries.
Tina is the president and founder of Nutrition Dialog, her nutrition consulting firm, offering nutrition and media services to corporate and private clients with solutions for weight loss, disease management and other nutrition concerns.
Tina began her career at the prestigious University Hospitals of Cleveland and has served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Chicago. She is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Slow Food. Tina received her B.S. with honors from N.Y.U. and her M.S. and R.D. from Case Western Reserve University. She lives an active lifestyle with her family, practices Forrest yoga and enjoys natural cooking and long-distance cycling in her free time.
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FAST FACTS
 Aerophagia (AIR-o-fay-gee-ah)
An infant who takes in lots of air during breast or bottle feeding is likely to spit up or burp and experience discomfort. What to do? Feed your little one as soon as she shows signs of hunger and before she starts to cry at length. Holding your baby at an angle will help minimize air inhalation, too. |
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Sunrise Squash Purée
Squash are very high in vitamins
A and C. Yellow squash have a bumpy, yellow skin and taste best when they're about 6 inches in length. Introduce this recipe to your baby at 7 months.
INGREDIENTS
1 small yellow squash, trimmed,
cut in half lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 T (14 ml) apple juice or water
DIRECTIONS
Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cover with glass lid, and microwave on high 3 minutes. Place squash and the 1 T (14 ml) apple juice or water in a blender and purée or mash with a fork.
This recipe, covered tightly, will last for 2 days in the refrigerator.
Yield: 2 baby servings, 2 T each. |
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