A Wake Up Call: Childhood Obesity

Posted by Alicia C Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD
On February 9, 2020

There is a new monster under your child’s bed and its name is Obesity! Now this monster isn’t particularly big or hairy, but it sure is scary. Obesity loves to give children type 2 diabetes, joint pain, shortness of breath; and that’s just to name a few. Now parents, no need to fear because I […]

Posted by Alicia C Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD
On April 22, 2019

In the first several months and years of your child’s life, you are doing everything you can to make sure he or she has all of the food and nutrients to grow up strong and healthy. These great intentions may result in desperation when picky eaters seem to only want milk or cheese. It’s only […]

Posted by Alicia C Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD
On October 28, 2014

Although it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in Georgia it certainly feels like Halloween season is upon us! At Pea Pod we love treats, but treats does not always have to mean loading up on sugar and candy. Colorful costumes, festive games, great food and spending quality time with family and friends are […]

Posted by Alicia C Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD
On March 4, 2014

If you love nuts and seeds raise your hand! If you love beans raise your hand! If you love lentils raise your hand! If you love whole grains like brown rice, millet and quinoa raise your hand! If you love fresh green leafy vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach and kale raise your hand! If you’ve […]

Posted by Alicia C Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD
On August 7, 2013

Creating healthy, wholesome meals for a family on a tight-budget can seem difficult at first glance. At Pea Pod we have helped families eat healthy on budgets of any size, even as low as $15 a week! Here are our tips to eating healthy on a shoe-string budget. Have A Game PlanBefore you head to […]

Posted by Alicia C Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD
On May 10, 2013

When it comes to organic food there is a lot of information swirling around the internet and in our communities. Some mothers will only feed their children organic foods, others just avoid the “dirty dozen” and choose not to buy the rest of their food organic. The majority of moms out there are still unclear […]

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