May 6, 2020Because Health
We know getting kids to eat at meal times can be a challenge, and that a lot of kid-friendly dinnerware is made from melamine. Why is it so hard to find a fun kid dinnerware that isn’t made from harmful materials?! We shouldn’t have to compromise health...
Oct 23, 2019Because Health
Updated for 2019! Some babies drink from a bottle 5 -10 times a day. That’s a whole lot! But a lot of bottles are made from plastic. We rounded up some safe glass and stainless steel baby bottles. Read about why plastic BPA free bottles do not mean exactly what...
Jun 24, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember those bleak winter days that had you dreaming of summer? Well, no need to dream anymore because it’s finally here! Without a cloud in sight, sandals in hand, and perfectly painted toes, you’re ready for the best summer cookout yet. You remembered...
Jun 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Popsicles are such a fun treat for adults and kids whenever it gets hot outside! We put together a fun graphic where you can make your own recipe for a healthy homemade popsicle, using whatever you have on hand. We make all sorts of popsicles from leftover fruit,...
Mar 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
First of all, hats off to you for bringing forth and sustaining a life with your body! We salute you! And, if you’ve managed to figure out your breast pump, a pumping schedule, and bottle feeding, then you deserve all the props in the world. Now, you have...
Nov 13, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Ugh, and there it goes, your non-stick pan just can’t survive another round of frying up your favorite eggs for brunch. You’ve avoided this for as long as you can, but you just can’t put it off any longer. Yup, you have to go shopping for pots and...
Sep 17, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Everyone has their favorite water bottle – a Camelbak with the chewy straw, or a new shiny S’well bottle, or the Hydroflask that keeps your drink icy for days. And, we know that reusable plastic water bottles have some perks- lightweight, see through,...
Jul 2, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Nonstick pans may be great, trust me, I’m a long-time baker who craves those perfectly sculpted sides of cakes and a hassle-free removal of muffins from the tin, but increasing evidence from research is showing that maybe we should ditch the non-stick pans for a...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Are you trying to get your baby to take a bottle? We know the struggle. And, while we don’t want to make the process any more difficult, we have some tips for using healthier and safer baby bottles for your little one. First off, we know plastic baby bottle are...