Panhandle Nutrition Therapy

04/02/2026

Check out our April Newsletter:

Check out our latest updates

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

As we round out National Nutrition Month, we are finishing out the lifespan and focusing on protecting the brain as you age — the MIND Diet makes it realistic and delicious. Focus on antioxidant-rich veggies, healthy fats, whole grains, and brain-supporting foods shown to slow cognitive decline and lower Alzheimer’s risk.

Read practical tips and easy swaps to start today. https://wix.to/EoWK4od

Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer—it’s about maintaining memory, independence, and quality of life. Research shows that the MIND diet may help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. What makes this approach especi...

03/26/2026

Protect long-term health by making smart food choices in your 30s, 40s, and 50s.

Our new blog breaks down practical diet strategies to reduce risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and certain cancers.

Read the full post for simple swaps and evidence-based tips to build lasting habits: https://wix.to/mvrbHj4

Middle age is one of the most important stages of life for protecting long-term health. The habits built in your 30s, 40s, and 50s strongly influence your risk for chronic diseases later on, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and certain....

03/19/2026

Our phone are down due to an electricity outage. We do not know when they will be back up - if you need to contact us for any reason, please use our work cell at (806)673-2833.

03/18/2026

🧠 Fueling the Future: Why Adolescent Nutrition Matters 🍎🥪🥦

The teenage years are one of the fastest periods of growth in the entire lifespan — and nutrition plays a huge role in supporting healthy development, strong bones, balanced hormones, and long-term health.

In this new blog, we break down:✔️ Why teens have higher nutrition needs✔️ Common nutrient gaps we see in adolescents✔️ How eating habits now can impact health in adulthood✔️ Practical ways to support teens without food battles

Whether you’re raising a teen, working with adolescents, or just want to understand this stage better, this is a must-read.

Read here:https://www.panhandlenutritiontherapy.com/post/fueling-the-future-adolescent-nutrition

The teenage years are a time of rapid growth, hormonal shifts, and increased physical and mental demands. What teens eat during this stage doesn’t just affect how they feel today — it helps shape their long-term health.

03/17/2026

We are looking for a Nutrition Office Assistant to aid in receptionist responsibilities, billing and patient experience!

Apply to be a part of a growing and welcoming office!

Panhandle Nutrition Therapy

03/17/2026

STOP guessing how much your child should eat. 🍽️

If you’ve ever thought…
❓ “Is this too much food?”
❓ “Why is my kid still hungry?”
❓ “Am I underfeeding or overfeeding?”
❓ “Why are portion sizes so confusing for kids?!”

You’re not alone — kids’ portions are NOT the same as adult portions, and they change with age, growth, and activity level. Many parents end up serving too much or too little simply because no one ever shows what the right amount looks like.

I made a simple, parent-friendly Kids Portion Size Guide you can print and keep in your kitchen.
✔️ Age-appropriate portions
✔️ Easy visuals
✔️ No calorie counting
✔️ No food battles

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids.

Grab it here 👇
https://panhandle-nutrition-therapy.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/kids-portion-sizes

Save this post so you don’t have to guess at dinner tonight.

Growing kids and growing portion sizes can be difficult to decipher; this all in one handout can help you navigate your kids plate from 1-8 years old!

03/13/2026

Iron is one of the most important nutrients in the first two years of life — but it’s also one of the most common deficiencies in infants and toddlers.

Iron plays a key role in:
• Brain development
• Learning and memory
• Growth
• Oxygen transport
• Immune function

Babies are born with iron stores, but those stores start to decrease around 4–6 months. That’s why iron-rich foods become important when solids are introduced.

Approximate iron needs:
• 0–6 months → 0.27 mg/day (from breastmilk/formula)
• 7–12 months → 11 mg/day
• 1–2 years → 7 mg/day

Good food sources of iron for babies and toddlers:
✔ Meat, poultry, fish
✔ Iron-fortified infant cereal
✔ Beans and lentils
✔ Eggs
✔ Tofu
✔ Spinach and leafy greens

To help iron absorb better, pair with vitamin C foods:
• Strawberries
• Citrus
• Tomatoes
• Bell peppers
• Avocado

Foods that can decrease iron absorption if eaten in large amounts with meals:
• Excess milk
• Tea
• Large amounts of calcium at the same meal

Small, consistent choices help support healthy growth and brain development in the early years.

Panhandle Nutrition Therapy
Meeting you where you are — helping you get where you want to go.

03/11/2026

Introducing allergenic foods to your baby can feel scary — but early introduction is actually recommended for most infants and we have the resource to help you through it!

Current guidelines suggest that once your baby is developmentally ready for solids (around 6 months for most babies), common allergens can be introduced along with other foods.

Common allergens include:
• Peanut
• Egg
• Dairy
• Wheat
• Soy
• Tree nuts
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Sesame

Research shows that introducing these foods in infancy may help reduce the risk of food allergies later in childhood.

A few tips for safe introduction:
✔ Introduce one new allergen at a time
✔ Offer a small amount first
✔ Watch for reactions for a few hours
✔ Continue offering regularly once tolerated

Most babies can safely try allergenic foods, but if your child has severe eczema, known food allergy, or a strong family history of allergies, talk with your provider before introducing.

Early feeding choices don’t have to feel overwhelming.
Small, informed steps help build a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Panhandle Nutrition Therapy
Meeting you where you are — helping you get where you want to go.

Is your infant ready to start allergen introduction but you are confused on where to start and how to do it? This guide is the all in one spot to find easy tactics and step by step instructions for allergen introduction.