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Is oat milk healthy?

A few years ago, if you went to Starbucks and tried to order a coconut milk latte, the barista would’ve looked at you like you grew a second head. Some places had soy, and if you were lucky, you might have found one brand of rice or hemp milk kicking

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The Top 20 Immune-Boosting Foods for Toddlers

Is it possible to boost your toddlers’ immunity to illness? Or your own, for that matter? If you google it (which maybe you did), you’ll be met with people who are 100% certain that natural immunity boosting is what it’s all about…but you’re also sure to find others who say

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Toddler on a training toilet with pants around their ankles.

How Probiotics Help With Toddler Constipation

You know when your toddler’s digestive system gets backed up (when they’re constipated)? Or goes into overdrive (when they have diarrhea)? A healthy boost of probiotics—along with giving them more water and fiber, which also support gut health—can help promote regularity and decrease any discomfort they feel! But are all

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Child in yellow sweater eating an organge half.

Vitamin C Foods For Kids (and how much do they need?)

There are lots of great vitamin C foods for kids! Vitamin C is a helpful antioxidant, it’s great for their skin, bones, and connective tissues, and it can help them absorb other important nutrients, like iron. And, as long as they’re getting enough each day, it can provide immune support.

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Table of vegan food - carrots, brussel sprouts, chickpeas, broccoli, tomatoes, red pepper

40 Easy Vegan Recipes For Kids

Vegan meals make a great addition to any meal plan. Balanced, plant-based recipes are beneficial for kids, adults, the planet, and often, the grocery budget, too. Do any of these sound like you? No matter which one describes you, I have lots of ideas to make this easy for you!

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Toddler sitting in white high chair crying while holding a green bowl of food.

Help! My 2-Year-Old Won’t Eat Anything But Snacks

Picky eating is one of the most common complaints about toddlers, preschoolers, and young kids. But you CAN make it better! When Your Toddler Won’t Eat Anything…Except for Snacks I’ll never forget this one morning when I asked my son, “Are you ready for breakfast?” He looked me right in

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Oat Milk in Glass Jar with Oats Scattered On Table

Is oat milk healthy?

A few years ago, if you went to Starbucks and tried to order a coconut milk latte, the barista would’ve looked at you like you grew a second head. Some places had soy, and if you were lucky, you might have found one brand of rice or hemp milk kicking

Read More
mom with two kids toddler congestion

The Top 20 Immune-Boosting Foods for Toddlers

Is it possible to boost your toddlers’ immunity to illness? Or your own, for that matter? If you google it (which maybe you did), you’ll be met with people who are 100% certain that natural immunity boosting is what it’s all about…but you’re also sure to find others who say

Read More
Toddler on a training toilet with pants around their ankles.

How Probiotics Help With Toddler Constipation

You know when your toddler’s digestive system gets backed up (when they’re constipated)? Or goes into overdrive (when they have diarrhea)? A healthy boost of probiotics—along with giving them more water and fiber, which also support gut health—can help promote regularity and decrease any discomfort they feel! But are all

Read More
Child in yellow sweater eating an organge half.

Vitamin C Foods For Kids (and how much do they need?)

There are lots of great vitamin C foods for kids! Vitamin C is a helpful antioxidant, it’s great for their skin, bones, and connective tissues, and it can help them absorb other important nutrients, like iron. And, as long as they’re getting enough each day, it can provide immune support.

Read More
Table of vegan food - carrots, brussel sprouts, chickpeas, broccoli, tomatoes, red pepper

40 Easy Vegan Recipes For Kids

Vegan meals make a great addition to any meal plan. Balanced, plant-based recipes are beneficial for kids, adults, the planet, and often, the grocery budget, too. Do any of these sound like you? No matter which one describes you, I have lots of ideas to make this easy for you!

Read More
Toddler sitting in white high chair crying while holding a green bowl of food.

Help! My 2-Year-Old Won’t Eat Anything But Snacks

Picky eating is one of the most common complaints about toddlers, preschoolers, and young kids. But you CAN make it better! When Your Toddler Won’t Eat Anything…Except for Snacks I’ll never forget this one morning when I asked my son, “Are you ready for breakfast?” He looked me right in

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Kacie Barnes holding an apple

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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