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5 Ways to Simplify Meal Planning and Make Your Life Easier
Looking for the one-week summer meal plan? Click here! If you’re anything like me, you might feel a little bit bogged down by what feels like the never-ending task of cooking for your family. They really need to eat 3 times a day every day? And I’M IN CHARGE? It’s
What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Eat Lunch At School
This post is sponsored by Simple Modern, but all thoughts are my own. Packing school lunches is notoriously difficult! Ask any parent: when the school year rolls around- there’s equal parts excitement and dread! Excitement for routine and rhythm that many of us miss in the summer, but dread for
The Best Fruit: Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried, Freeze-Dried
What’s the difference between fresh fruit and all the packaged options? Are they less healthy if they’re packaged or processed? Should you only give your kids fresh fruit? And are there certain fruits that are best? Fruit gets such a confusing reputation in the nutrition world! People often come to
Glyphosate in Foods: the Science vs. the Sensational
Sharing my life and nutrition information on social media inevitably invites some strong reactions and opinions. Lots of them are positive! But, they’re not *always* positive… I get more hateful comments when I post about Cheerios than about ANY. OTHER. TOPIC. Yes! Cheerios! Why, you ask? Well, Cheerios have taken
Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding: Unpack Myths and Truth
This post is for the breastfeeding moms who want to know which foods actually make sense to avoid, and which ones won’t negatively affect your milk supply or your baby. Breastfeeding is hard enough as it is. If you also have a colicky baby, a gassy baby, or a baby
From Breakfast to Dinner: Healthy Gluten-Free Foods for Kids
Feeding kids is a constant challenge, and when a gluten allergy is added to the mix, your search history quickly fills up with “gluten-free snacks for kids,” “gluten-free meals for kids,” and 12 other versions of “what gluten-free foods actually taste good?” If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right
5 Ways to Simplify Meal Planning and Make Your Life Easier
Looking for the one-week summer meal plan? Click here! If you’re anything like me, you might feel a little bit bogged down by what feels like the never-ending task of cooking for your family. They really need to eat 3 times a day every day? And I’M IN CHARGE? It’s
What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Eat Lunch At School
This post is sponsored by Simple Modern, but all thoughts are my own. Packing school lunches is notoriously difficult! Ask any parent: when the school year rolls around- there’s equal parts excitement and dread! Excitement for routine and rhythm that many of us miss in the summer, but dread for
The Best Fruit: Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried, Freeze-Dried
What’s the difference between fresh fruit and all the packaged options? Are they less healthy if they’re packaged or processed? Should you only give your kids fresh fruit? And are there certain fruits that are best? Fruit gets such a confusing reputation in the nutrition world! People often come to
Glyphosate in Foods: the Science vs. the Sensational
Sharing my life and nutrition information on social media inevitably invites some strong reactions and opinions. Lots of them are positive! But, they’re not *always* positive… I get more hateful comments when I post about Cheerios than about ANY. OTHER. TOPIC. Yes! Cheerios! Why, you ask? Well, Cheerios have taken
Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding: Unpack Myths and Truth
This post is for the breastfeeding moms who want to know which foods actually make sense to avoid, and which ones won’t negatively affect your milk supply or your baby. Breastfeeding is hard enough as it is. If you also have a colicky baby, a gassy baby, or a baby
From Breakfast to Dinner: Healthy Gluten-Free Foods for Kids
Feeding kids is a constant challenge, and when a gluten allergy is added to the mix, your search history quickly fills up with “gluten-free snacks for kids,” “gluten-free meals for kids,” and 12 other versions of “what gluten-free foods actually taste good?” If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right
Hi! I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, mom of 2, and founder of Mama Knows Nutrition. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to make feeding your little ones stress-free!
I specialize in nutrition for early childhood and have worked with hundreds of families to improve picky eating, get their kids eating better, and solve mealtime problems.
I have a Master of Clinical Nutrition from UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX and an undergrad degree from New York University. I also hold a second Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
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