Understanding evidence-based allergen introduction timing and protocols helps parents navigate this critical feeding milestone with confidence rather than fear.

Quick meals don't require sacrificing nutrition when you have the right strategies, key ingredients on hand, and permission to keep things simple.

The first month of GLP-1 therapy marks an important adjustment period where understanding what's typical helps you navigate changes with confidence.

Understanding why diets fail reveals the path to sustainable change through building a healthy relationship with food rather than following more restrictions.

Supporting teens through body image struggles requires understanding, patience, and a smart approach to create lasting positive change with food and body.

The superfood phenomenon has created unrealistic expectations around food choices, but optimal nutrition doesn't require exotic ingredients or expensive supplements.

Your gut produces many of the same neurotransmitters as your brain, and digestive health can significantly impact mood, anxiety, and mental clarity.

Hormonal transitions create new nutritional needs, and with the right approach, you can support your system while maintaining strength and vitality.

Both baby-led weaning and traditional feeding can support healthy growth when done safely and responsively - discover which approach fits your family best.

Effective batch cooking strategies can transform your weekly eating routine, making nutritious meals accessible even during your busiest days.

Understanding how your digestive system works is the first step toward addressing digestive concerns and supporting optimal gut health through targeted nutrition strategies.

Understanding when to seek professional nutrition support can be the difference between struggling alone and finding the guidance you need for lasting health changes.

Understanding your teenager's increased appetite and nutritional needs during growth spurts can help you provide the right fuel for their rapidly developing bodies.

If you've ever stood in your kitchen feeling overwhelmed about what to eat because of conflicting nutrition advice, wondering what actually constitutes a "healthy" meal, you're definitely not alone.

You've probably heard about them. Maybe your doctor mentioned them, or perhaps you've seen celebrities discussing them, or friends have shared their experiences. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have become household names practically overnight, and for good reason.

Let's be honest about something: if you've found yourself stepping on the scale multiple times a day, feeling your mood shift based on those numbers, or believing that your worth is somehow tied to what that little screen displays, you're not alone.

Have you ever wondered just how much those early feeding moments really matter? Here's something that might surprise you: your child's nutritional journey actually begins before they take their first breath. From conception through their second birthday, what we call the first 1000 days, you have an incredible opportunity to shape not just your growing baby's immediate health, but their entire relationship with food for years to come.

We often talk about how social media can lead to the development of eating disorders like anorexia, as people are bombarded with images of “thin” bodies and in turn, they internalize the message that this ultra thin appearance is the only one that has value.

Appleman Nutrition has a team of pediatric nutritionists, serving children throughout New York, Connecticut, and Florida. We are often contacted by parents looking for a nutritionist who specializes in children’s’ dietary needs, preferences and behaviors with food.

Part of our role as registered dietitian nutritionists is to teach people to have a healthy relationship with food, and understand that all foods can be enjoyed in moderation. Fried chicken, pasta, ice cream – this is a short list of many foods that people have traditionally called “unhealthy” and that actually can still play a role in a person’s healthy diet, hopefully without shame or fear.