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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

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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,

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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

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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

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feature image for healthiest frozen waffles post

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,

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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

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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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