Fueling teen athletes with the right athlete snacks is crucial for meeting the demands of their training, competitions, and growing bodies. They need to stay energized, perform at their best, and recover well after workouts. Without the right fuel, teens can feel sluggish, fatigued, or even increase their risk of injury. It’s also important that […]
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If you’re a busy parent, you can never have enough vegetarian kids snack options! But sometimes it’s easy to have the same couple of snacks on rotation. Especially when they are following a vegetarian or plant based diet, options can feel limited. But giving your child as much variety as possible is the best way
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“Can you do baby-led weaning for vegan babies?” “Can infants get enough nutrients with a vegan diet?” Short answer – yes! Although certain nutrients might be harder to get, vegan baby-led weaning is absolutely feasible if you have the right resources. A vegan diet is extremely nutrient-dense and helps support a healthy immune system and
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If you’ve ever wondered “How do I know if my child is nutrient deficient?” or “What are the most important nutrients for my children?” this post is for you! I find that most people are on either side of the spectrum regarding nutrient deficiencies. Either they overlook them or over-supplement WAY too much. This article
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If you have a hungry baby but are unsure how to use pears in baby-led weaning, this post is for you! As a pediatric registered dietitian, I often recommend incorporating pears in baby-led weaning because of their sweet taste, easy texture, and benefits to your baby’s gut health. Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is an approach
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If your child has type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to find kid-friendly diabetic snacks that they’ll enjoy. Trying to balance their taste preferences and blood sugar is tricky! Often, most kid-friendly snacks are ultra-processed, high in carbohydrates, and will ultimately lead to a blood sugar spike for your child. And
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Avocados have become a common first food for many babies starting solids. That’s why we need endless avocado recipes for baby to enjoy! Part of the avocado’s popularity when starting solids comes from its nutritional benefits. The healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals are great for brain development and gut health. Avocados are also great for
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Finding gluten-free snacks for kids that are nutritious, quick, easy, and actually enjoyed by your children can be a daunting task! Although the gluten-free options have improved over the last decade, it’s still a challenge to find snacks that your little one enjoys. 1 in every 300 children have celiac disease in the United States,
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If you’re ready to embark on baby-led weaning, bananas are a great place to start. As a pediatric registered dietitian, I often recommend incorporating banana into the early stages of baby-led weaning. They’re easy to adjust in texture and kids love them! If you’re new to Baby Led Weaning (BLW), it’s a method of introducing
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When your kid is throwing food, it can feel helpless and frustrating to correct their behavior. Should you replace the food and just watch them do it again? Should you take the food away? Let’s talk about it! Food throwing is a completely normal phase of toddler development. They are learning how to be independent
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