Kids Eat Right Month™
August is Kids Eat Right Month™, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation’s chance to highlight the fight for our children’s healthy future. At GI for Kids we are dedicating to helping your kids learn how to eat right! As the Registered Dietitian for GI for Kids, I wanted to share some […]
All About Flaxseed
This month we are all about flaxseed! Flaxseed comes from the flax plant which is one of the oldest crops; known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and China. Full of omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans (antioxidants), flaxseed has many health benefits. It also contains significant vitamins and minerals. Fiber: The mixture […]
The Many Colors of Poop
At some point in your life, you’ve looked into the toilet bowl and have been startled by the color of your poop. Surely something must be wrong! In a panic, you’ve called the doctor, googled your symptoms, or just sat and worried over it. After a bowel movement or two, the color usually returns […]
Celiac Awareness Month 2019
In honor of May being Celiac Awareness Month, we wanted to give an overview of the disease including the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. 1 in 133 people in the United States have celiac disease and 83% of those people are undiagnosed. Celiac is an autoimmune disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Individuals with celiac disease should […]
Blenderized Tube Feeding…Fad or the Future?
Enteral nutrition, commonly called tube feeding, has been used for hundreds of years. Over the centuries, a variety of methods have been used to provide nutrition for those who cannot eat by mouth. In recent decades, pre-packaged formulations of nutrients have been the standard approach. Recently, however, there has been increased interest among parents and […]
Meet Millie The Therapy Dog
Have you met Millie yet? Millie is currently in training to be the GI For Kids Therapy Dog 🙂Millie is a black double doodle (half goldendoodle / half labradoodle) and is as curly as they come! She joined the family at GI for Kids in December of 2018 at 9 weeks of age. Since, she has been in vigorous therapy dog training through Wendy’s Canine Training.
National Nutrition Month® 2019
National Nutrition Month® 2019 March is National Nutrition Month®! This year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is celebrating the diverse ways in which people can thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition. This is fitting for us at GI for Kids because, we see how nutrition impacts our patients’ lives in so […]
Navigating Allergies During the Holidays
The holidays are such a fun time for kids! However, the festivities that come along this time of year can be cause of stress and disappointment for families with food allergies. The prevalence of food allergies among children is rising; the CDC reported a 50% increase from 1997-2011. Despite this, families with food allergies often […]
Coming Late Summer 2020 – GI for Kids Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Center of Excellence.
We are excited to announce the GI For Kids Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Center of Excellence in Knoxville will be coming in 2020. This 20,000+ square foot state of the art building will be located in West Knoxville at the Northshore Town Center. As a leader in Pediatric GI, this will be just another tool […]