The Dish
The next 6 months: The food adventure!
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onWhile this is a fun, new adventure, remember that even after starting solids, primary nutrition will be from breast milk or formula in the first year of life. No cow’s milk or juice yet either, please! Don’t be surprised if that first bite of avocado puree puts a weird face on your baby. That doesn’t mean stop trying.
The support of a village and the power of breast milk
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onBreastfeeding isn't easy. Just ask Maya Vorderstrasse (photo credit above - and we love her). It's hard! It takes a village. Manasa Mantravadi, M.D. weighs in on the powers of breast milk and the importance of encouraging moms to try it and educating them about its powerful benefits. Part of Ahimsa's mission is to encourage healthy habits from a young age. That starts in infancy - months before plates, cups or bowls are introduced!
Put Down the Plastic, Pick Up the Steel
Posted by Team Ahimsa onOnly 9% of all the plastic waste generated in 2012 was recovered for recycling? However, approximately 90% of end-of-life stainless steel is collected and recycled into new products.
Giving Tuesday: Join Ahimsa's Fight Against Food Insecurity
Posted by Team Ahimsa onAhimsa’s primary mission is to get healthy food to ALL children. We understand that for many families, plates don’t matter if there’s nothing to put on them. This is why we have teamed up with The Patachou Foundation – to get plastic OFF the table and healthy food ON it! Read more about the AAP's recent findings regarding children's health issues linked to food insecurity.
Hello World!
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onHi. I’m Manasa. I want to start out by saying how humbled I am by the overwhelming support and encouragement I’ve received since launching Ahimsa. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m on a mission to promote healthy children, shine light on important issues like food insecurity and...
