These Banana & Spinach Pancakes are a great way for your kids to get some added nutrition at breakfast! They have more fiber and less sugar than a boxed pancake mix, while also helping your kids get comfortable with spinach and vegetables. Why Should I Put Spinach in My Kid’s Pancakes? Two reasons – for […]
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Whether it was from a family member, coworker, or even a Facebook post, you’ve probably heard this phrase before – “Food before one is just for fun”. But is it actually true? Not only is this phrase untrue, but it can lead to poor outcomes such as delayed oral motor development and even childhood obesity
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As a parent looking to introduce your child to new foods, you might have heard about food chaining. But what exactly is food chaining? And how can you use it to improve your child’s nutrition? Children are sometimes hesitant to try new things, especially food. It can be overwhelming for them to have a new
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Guacamole checks all the boxes. It’s an easy after school snack, a healthy dipping sauce for kids, and a great addition to any healthy family dinner recipe. With the quick addition of chickpeas, guacamole can also be a great protein source! As a dietitian, I always want to pack in as much nutrition as possible
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Getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast can be challenging. These Apple Pie Protein Overnight Oats check all the boxes – high protein, high fiber, and healthy sources of fat! Not only do they pass the nutritional test, but they are also deliciously creamy and sweet without any added sugar. If that wasn’t enough, they
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Beyond “Just Try One Bite!”: 5 Approaches to Tackle Picky Eating Getting your picky eater to try a new food can be tough. A simple weeknight dinner can turn into a full blown melt down if you push it a LITTLE too far with picky eating. Most parents I work with find themselves repeating the
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Yogurt is a fantastic snack for kids of all ages. It’s high in protein, loaded with probiotics, and a great source of vitamin D and calcium. Also, it can usually be disguised as a sweet treat. 🙂 But just like many other kid’s snacks, yogurts are often marketed as “healthy” with nothing to back it
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5 Dietitian-Approved Granola Bars for Kids Granola bars (protein bars, snack bars, etc) are a common snack for kids because they are quick, easy, and come in delicious flavors that kids love. These bars can be a great source of nutrition for kids when packed with whole-grain fiber and protein for long-lasting energy. In theory,
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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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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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