This post is from contributing writer Leah Vachani, CNC, of Lunch with Leah. Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past few years, I’m sure you have heard the buzz about bone broth. Nutritionists, doctors, personal trainers, even estheticians are touting the magical benefits of bone broth to their clients, their friends, and anyone who they meet on the street. But why? What’s the deal? First, let’s go back in time. Bone broth is a traditional food that has been consumed by … [Read more...]
What to Look for in a Good Quality Fish Oil
This post is from contributing writer Leah Vachani, CNC, of Lunch with Leah. One of the most frequent questions I get as a nutritionist is, "what is a good fish oil to buy?" Don't feel bad if you are also wondering what and how to figure this out. The nutritional supplement world is confusing even to healthcare professionals! Let's dig into the details of what fish oil is, why you should take it, and mostly - how the heck to choose a good one! What Does Fish Oil Do? Fish oil is … [Read more...]
This is Why your Kid isn’t Eating Lunch at School (and How to Fix it)
This post is from contributing writer Leah Vachani, CNC, of Lunch with Leah. Your child brings ANOTHER lunchbox home half (or less) eaten and you start to feel the emotions rising inside of you… Why didn’t they eat it? Did they not like it? Are they not hungry? Are they sick? Why? Why? WHY?? You put thought, effort, and time into making that lunch. It was filled with love and nutrition…(or at least nutrition!) What is going on? Let me shed some light on this question … [Read more...]
How Long Will it Take Your Child to Get The “Recommended” Amount of Added Sugar in a Normal Day?
This post is from contributing writer Leah Vachani, CNC, of Lunch with Leah. The other day I was walking through the yogurt section at the local grocery store checking nutrition labels for sugar amounts. I was SHOCKED! And not in a good way. I did some really quick math in my head and realized that the average child probably consumes WAY more than the recommended daily amounts of added sugar. Unfortunately, I was right. “On average, U.S. children consume 19 teaspoons of added … [Read more...]
