Muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic diseases that leads to the weakening and loss of muscle mass, is a condition that is close to my heart. It’s something I have worked closely with in my career and seen firsthand its impact it has on its families. That’s
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How much fiber do toddlers need? Find out in this week’s “Ask Amanda,” column. Ask Amanda is our weekly virtual Q and A forum brought to you by Feed to Succeed’s expert Northshore dietitian Amanda Gordon. Q: Hi Amanda, I am worried that my 18-month-old is not
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For most of us who recall a favorite food from childhood, it brings us back to a favorite person, place or memory. But for my patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBC), food is a pain—literally. These kids will try to enjoy an ice cream—or even a bowl
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When it comes to fiber, “The real problem is we don’t know we have a problem,” says Julie Miller Jones, Ph.D, LN, CNS, professor emeritus at St. Catherine University. I couldn’t agree more. On any given day, 30%-50% of my clients are constipated—which most often corresponds to
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