Lauren Mahesri, RDN, LD

No bake chocolate chip energy bites in a bowl

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

These no-bake chocolate chip energy bites are a great snack, sweet treat to pack for lunch, or dessert on the go. You can customize the ingredients for any dietary preferences and add any of your child’s favorite ingredients.  Because they’re so easy to customize, it’s a great way for your child to enjoy a great

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6 toasts with different fruits and vegetable probtiocs on each

15 Natural Probiotics for Kids

Making sure kids have probiotics in their diet can be difficult. Fermented foods aren’t always the tastiest to kids, especially to picky eaters.  However, probiotics are an essential piece of a child’s diet. They are the backbone of a healthy gut microbiome. Your child’s gut microbiome is the collection of bacteria that helps with digestion,

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3 Ways to Prevent Picky Eating (Before it Starts!)

Picky eating can be overwhelming and challenging no matter your child’s age. Many parents want to avoid this challenge altogether. I commonly get questions like  “How can I prevent picky eating?”  “What causes picky eating?” “What are early signs of picky eating?” I love these questions because they are rooted in creating a healthy relationship

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PKU Food List (FREE PKU Recipe E-Book Inside)

** Disclaimer: due to the severe nature of PKU, please ensure you communicate with your healthcare provider about any changes to your child’s diet. After a diagnosis of PKU and a quick Google search, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the foods your child can’t eat.  So let’s ditch the confusion and overwhelming restrictions,

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Is Your Kid Pocketing Food? Solutions From a Pediatric Dietitian

If your kid is pocketing food, it can be concerning and confusing all at the same time. As odd as it sounds for kids to be holding food in their mouths, it’s actually incredibly common.  Although common, pocketing food can be a huge risk for a child’s development. It can lead to inadequate intake, failure

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