Lauren Mahesri, RDN, LD

3 things you need to pack in your kids lunch

The 3 Things You Need to Pack in Your Kid’s School Lunch

The 3 Things You Need to Pack in Your Kid’s School Lunch Packing a school lunch can be daunting – making sure your kids get the nutrition they need while also making sure they will actually want to eat it.  A study of over 600 third and fourth graders found that only 27% of home-packed

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kids food allergies

A Dietitian’s Guide to Kid’s Food Allergies

Food allergies in children can be a daunting and overwhelming topic for parents. In this blog post, we will be reviewing the most frequently asked questions about kid’s food allergies, including what to look out for, how to identify potential allergens, and how to manage food allergies in children. To give some background, here is

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10 foods for childrens bone health

Boost Your Children’s Bone Health with These 10 Foods

Boost Your Children’s Bone Health with These 10 Foods Your bones develop and become stronger based on the foods that you eat. That’s why eating to support healthy bones is important throughout your life, especially during childhood. Research shows that 5-15-year-olds who develop healthy bones through diet help prevent bone loss later in life (1).

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