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Transitioning to a plant-based diet: How to slowly eliminate ground meat in a recipe

By Team Ahimsa

Transitioning to Plant-Based Diet By Dr. Chu So you’ve made a decision to reduce your meat consumption by transitioning to a plant-based diet, but you aren’t quite sure how to start. You have so many questions....
Celebrating Women's History Month with the Journey of Motherhood

Celebrating Women's History Month with the Journey of Motherhood

By Team Ahimsa

The Journey of Motherhood I am a mother and a physician. This month, in honor of women's history month, I wanted to share a poem I wrote called The Sled. I wrote it after coming...
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How Plastic Affects Children's Health & What You Can Do About It

By Manasa Mantravadi

Pediatricians play a key role in preventing medical problems in children as much as they do in treating them. It is the reason for those frequent visits with your pediatrician in the first few years...
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Heart Healthy Eating for the Whole Family

By Team Ahimsa

By Nicole Harkin, MD, FACC: In honor of Heart Health Month, I’m so excited to chat heart-healthy eating tips with you! It may seem strange to think about heart health and your kiddos, but unfortunately, heart...
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Tools for Talking to Kids about Race & Racism

By Team Ahimsa

By Dr. Jacqueline Douge: Children begin to develop an understanding of race very early. By the age of 6 months, children notice racial differences and by 2-4 years of age begin to internalize racial bias. Our...
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3 Ways to Eat the Rainbow & How to Make Meals Fun

By Team Ahimsa

How to Make Meals Fun By Cherie Chu, MD DipABLM Not sure how to make meals fun for kids? We're here to help! Turning healthful eating into a fun game can make a world of...
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Top 5 Healthy Habits to Teach Your Kids

By Team Ahimsa

By Cherie Chu, MD DipABLM: Take the time to teach your kids healthy habits now, and you will set them up for success for a lifetime of wellness. It may take a little extra work on...
Teaching independence and helping your little one grow through chores or learning opportunities

5 Ways to Teach Independence at Mealtime

By Manasa Mantravadi

Research suggests there are benefits to including chores in a child's daily routine as early as age 3. These include executive function skills like self-control, planning, creative thinking and organizational abilities. These skills can help children deal with frustration and...
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Fresh Start 2021: 5 Ways to Decrease Waste In Your Kitchen + Declutter

By Manasa Mantravadi

Ways to Decrease Waste In Your Kitchen Growing up in an Indian household meant we did things a certain way. We used stainless steel at the table and our serving sizes were on the smaller...

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