7 Steps to Healthier Teens
As the proud mom of 2 teens, I get to experience firsthand the highs and lows in trying to raise healthy teenagers. Some days are easier...
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Dr. Natalie Muth
Jun 82 min read
Diets 'don't work', and they are detrimental for teens' health
We have long known that diets 'don't work'. Not only do diets not work, they are detrimental to teens' health. A short-term quick-fix...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jun 12 min read
How to Feed Your Baby to Prevent Food Allergies
learn how to prevent food allergies
Dr. Natalie Muth
May 292 min read
Benefits of Family Meals: Eat Together, Thrive Together
Eating family meals together goes a long way in promoting great mental and physical health for the whole family. Learn more in this...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Sep 27, 20211 min read
How do I help my picky eater try more healthy foods?
Question How do I help my picky eater try more healthy foods? 9/24/2021 Natalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP Answer Picky eating in...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 24, 20211 min read
Best Nutrition for Kids
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines break down nutrition recommendations by age, though, of course some themes span across the lifespan. The...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Best Nutrition for Toddlers
Building on last week's post on the new Dietary Guidelines, which for the first time include recommendations for ages 0-2 as well as the...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 4, 20211 min read
Best Nutrition for Baby
One of my favorite parts of being a pediatrician is knowing my patients from when they are newborns. And now that we are more than 9...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Sep 30, 20201 min read
The WELL Clinic featured in SD Voyager ShoutOut
I'm thrilled to share this Shout Out that the SD Voyager published, highlighting the work that I am doing with great friend, partner, and...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Aug 31, 20201 min read
How to Choose the Right Pediatrician
The New York Times recently published what I think is a very informative guide to help parents choose the "right" pediatrician. I...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Aug 17, 20201 min read
Back to School - COVID EDITION
It's hard to believe the summer is over, and even harder to believe that back-to-school this year means back to Zoom, but here we are. In...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jun 8, 20202 min read
New statement from American Heart Association on How to Raise Healthy Eaters
Every month exciting new research comes out that helps us figure out what steps work best in raising healthy eaters. This past month the...
Dr. Natalie Muth
May 29, 20201 min read
Summer Recipe Series #1 - "Veggie"Ful Hamburgers
The COVID-19 quarantine has inspired many families to spend more time in the kitchen making home-cooked meals together. Now that summer...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Apr 20, 20201 min read
Coping with COVID-19
Wow, it's been a long time since I posted. As for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has knocked me off my feet and totally disrupted my...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Feb 17, 20203 min read
How to Avoid Hidden Hindrances: Outsmarting the 6Ss
The Family Fit Plan strives to help families boost health by improving habits in one or more areas of nutrition, physical activity,...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Feb 10, 20201 min read
Fight Stress with Mindful Breathing
The Family Fit Plan helps families optimize health and well being with a focus on 5 key areas - nutrition, physical activity, sleep,...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 27, 20203 min read
How to Give Your Family a Nutrition Makeover
Continuing my blog series on the Family Fit Plan tips, I'm including a post outlining some ideas for a nutrition makeover. This is a big...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 16, 20202 min read
How to Set Goals that Lead to Lasting Change
The most successful people are prolific goal setters. If you want to make a big change in your life or help your family to be healthier,...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 13, 20203 min read
Family Fit Plan - Getting Ready Part 1. What's Your Inspiration
Welcome to the Family Fit Plan blog guide. Over the next few weeks, I'll bring to life my newest book The Family Fit Plan published by...
Dr. Natalie Muth
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Family Fit Plan
What better way to start 2020 off right than getting the family on board to jump on a plan to improve overall mental and physical health?...
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