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What You Need to Know About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
No one wants to see the words “heavy metals” and “baby food” in the same sentence. I totally get it, many of the headlines we’ve seen lately are alarming! There’s already so much to worry about and so much pressure with your baby. The last thing you want to worry
Healthy Snack Bars for Kids
Snack bars that look healthy aren’t always actually healthy. And ones that ARE healthy, don’t always taste good! But we all love the ease of throwing a pre-packaged food into a lunchbox or a backpack, right? In this post, I’ll review these bars: Related post: Looking for info on other
Which Chicken Nuggets are Healthy?
If you find yourself feeling guilty sitting in the drive-through line googling, “are chicken nuggets healthy?,” I want to offer you some good, solid, science-backed information. And a little bit of solace for the mom guilt. No, I’m not about to tell you to go through the McDonald’s drive through
What are the Healthiest Frozen Waffles?
Frozen waffles are so convenient, but what are the healthiest frozen waffles from a nutrition point of view? We’ve tasted and analyzed the nutrition facts of popular frozen waffles. Find out which ones are the best picks! What I look for in a waffle: If you’re a millennial like me,
Are Nature Valley Bars Healthy? What about Z Bar, Nutri-Grain, Clif Bar, Lara Bars, Chewy, and MadeGood?
Snack bars seem healthier than cookies, but are they? At Mama Knows Nutrition, one of the most common questions that pops up is, “is snack x,y, or z healthy?” Today we’re looking at some of the popular snack bars you find at the grocery store. Jump to the one you’re
Are Screens Making Your Child a Picky Eater?
The Trials and Tribulations of Mealtimes Do you ever feel like your kid is auditioning for a part in a comedy-drama during meal times? You’re not alone. Each of us, at some point, has faced the “you can’t make me eat that” standoff. We’ve tried to negotiate peace treaties with
What You Need to Know About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
No one wants to see the words “heavy metals” and “baby food” in the same sentence. I totally get it, many of the headlines we’ve seen lately are alarming! There’s already so much to worry about and so much pressure with your baby. The last thing you want to worry
Healthy Snack Bars for Kids
Snack bars that look healthy aren’t always actually healthy. And ones that ARE healthy, don’t always taste good! But we all love the ease of throwing a pre-packaged food into a lunchbox or a backpack, right? In this post, I’ll review these bars: Related post: Looking for info on other
Which Chicken Nuggets are Healthy?
If you find yourself feeling guilty sitting in the drive-through line googling, “are chicken nuggets healthy?,” I want to offer you some good, solid, science-backed information. And a little bit of solace for the mom guilt. No, I’m not about to tell you to go through the McDonald’s drive through
What are the Healthiest Frozen Waffles?
Frozen waffles are so convenient, but what are the healthiest frozen waffles from a nutrition point of view? We’ve tasted and analyzed the nutrition facts of popular frozen waffles. Find out which ones are the best picks! What I look for in a waffle: If you’re a millennial like me,
Are Nature Valley Bars Healthy? What about Z Bar, Nutri-Grain, Clif Bar, Lara Bars, Chewy, and MadeGood?
Snack bars seem healthier than cookies, but are they? At Mama Knows Nutrition, one of the most common questions that pops up is, “is snack x,y, or z healthy?” Today we’re looking at some of the popular snack bars you find at the grocery store. Jump to the one you’re
Are Screens Making Your Child a Picky Eater?
The Trials and Tribulations of Mealtimes Do you ever feel like your kid is auditioning for a part in a comedy-drama during meal times? You’re not alone. Each of us, at some point, has faced the “you can’t make me eat that” standoff. We’ve tried to negotiate peace treaties with
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.