Nutrition Category
These yogurt pops use sweet, fresh berries or fruit to eliminate the need for adding sweetener other than what is already in the yogurt. It also makes them much healthier…
As a Registered Dietitian, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “How can I get my child to eat healthy?”. Here are five of my favorite tips…
While I love salad, I have struggled to figure out how to get my kids to share that feeling! They still frown on “combination” foods, which I define as anything…
I have made corn on the cob every way. Boiled, microwaved, grilled with the husk-on, etc. Frankly, corn is yummy any way you make it but my favorite method also…
Granola, the ultimate multi-tasker! It can be an easy take-along snack, breakfast, or throw it in some yogurt for a parfait! The other nice thing about granola is how easy…
Most kids love cookies, with good reason – they are yummy. So, I've been experimenting with making cookies that taste good but also offer more than just fat and calories.…
Encouraging our kids to listen their own hunger and fullness cues helps them develop healthy eating habits for life. Some of us grew up as members of the “Clean Plate…
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day our pancakes turned green this past weekend. The key ingredient may surprise you, it was spinach! Adding some pureed spinach into the batter turned…
Helping your kids understand the benefits of eating healthy starts early. Using the term “Everyday Foods” versus “Sometimes Foods” is a nice, easily-understood concept that you can throw in the…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed at how many times you have to provide food for your kids? Breakfast then snacks then lunch then snacks then dinner then snacks, snacks, snacks!…
Valentine's Day is so much fun for families and kids and adults! However, it is also so hard to resist all of those delicious homemade goodies and beautifully wrapped treats…
Kids need about 20-30 grams of fiber daily. But with all of the processed food lurking around, it can be a challenge to provide our kids with the fiber they…
Sweet potatoes appeal to kids with their sweet flavor AND are also packed with nutrients! Their popularity has grown and they are even working their way into restaurants as an…
Who knew a kid and adult-pleasing snack could also be healthy? No, I'm not talking about movie theater popcorn or microwave popcorn. Movie theater popcorn contains a ton of unhealthy…
I love to bake and wrap presents. However, I don’t love to add to everyone’s growing pile of sweets and treats that come from so many good-hearted friends, family and…
Make a plan to enjoy the delicious food and traditions of the season, while leading the way for your family to avoid that over-stuffed, after-meal feeling! 1. Plan food for…