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Sodium Guidelines for Babies, Toddlers and Older Kids
Sodium gets a lot of press in the nutrition world. You’ve probably heard that in the typical Western diet, we consume too much sodium- and that’s true! The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines estimate that up to 90% of people over the age of 2 in America are overdoing it on sodium.
Food for Picky Eaters: Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
Figuring out what to feed your picky eater can feel like a game of chess where THEY are the expert and you don’t even know the rules of the game. It’s stressful! But there is one thing my kids will never say no to: snacks. Surprisingly, what you serve at
Teaching Intuitive Eating to Kids
Ready to bypass the battles over broccoli and introduce your kids to the magic of intuitive eating? Raising an intuitive eater may actually be easier than you think. But you may not be 100% clear on what that actually means as it relates to feeding your child. How can a
Is Bone Broth Healthy? Bone Broth vs Regular Broth
Everything You Need to Know about Bone Broth Is bone broth healthy? If you’ve been around my account for a while or if you follow other health-oriented accounts, you’ve probably at least heard of bone broth! It’s not new (it’s actually ancient!), but it is having a recent resurgence in
Creating Food Boundaries with Caregivers
Ah, boundaries. Everyone’s favorite topic, right?! You’ve probably had to navigate creating boundaries for and around your kids since they got here. From newborn visitors to babysitter etiquette to bedtime routines, there’s always a new topic to tackle. I’m here to help you with a topic that comes up all
Sodium Guidelines for Babies, Toddlers and Older Kids
Sodium gets a lot of press in the nutrition world. You’ve probably heard that in the typical Western diet, we consume too much sodium- and that’s true! The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines estimate that up to 90% of people over the age of 2 in America are overdoing it on sodium.
Food for Picky Eaters: Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
Figuring out what to feed your picky eater can feel like a game of chess where THEY are the expert and you don’t even know the rules of the game. It’s stressful! But there is one thing my kids will never say no to: snacks. Surprisingly, what you serve at
Teaching Intuitive Eating to Kids
Ready to bypass the battles over broccoli and introduce your kids to the magic of intuitive eating? Raising an intuitive eater may actually be easier than you think. But you may not be 100% clear on what that actually means as it relates to feeding your child. How can a
Is Bone Broth Healthy? Bone Broth vs Regular Broth
Everything You Need to Know about Bone Broth Is bone broth healthy? If you’ve been around my account for a while or if you follow other health-oriented accounts, you’ve probably at least heard of bone broth! It’s not new (it’s actually ancient!), but it is having a recent resurgence in
Creating Food Boundaries with Caregivers
Ah, boundaries. Everyone’s favorite topic, right?! You’ve probably had to navigate creating boundaries for and around your kids since they got here. From newborn visitors to babysitter etiquette to bedtime routines, there’s always a new topic to tackle. I’m here to help you with a topic that comes up all
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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