Family Nutrition

Should I buy organic? The truth behind the labels and how to decide

Use these links to jump to a section: There are a lot of nutritional buzzwords floating around the internet! Organic, clean, natural, non-toxic, genetically modified, genetic engineering, etc. So many times, I see this language around food leaving parents confused, scared, and unsure about what to feed their families. It

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The science of food dyes: safe or scary?

Food dye has been at the center of many contentious arguments and claims recently. You might have seen headlines linking it to all sorts of diseases and unwanted behavior. So you are likely asking, is food dye safe? What can happen to my kid if they consume it? I want to

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The Lowdown on Dairy: Dairy Allergy vs. Lactose Intolerance

Dairy is always a hot topic in the nutrition world. And dairy allergy vs. lactose intolerance is one of the more misunderstood topics. It has conflicting reputations depending on who you ask! Most kids love it! Parents are constantly left wondering if it’s okay, how much is too much, and whether

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Should I buy organic? The truth behind the labels and how to decide

Use these links to jump to a section: There are a lot of nutritional buzzwords floating around the internet! Organic, clean, natural, non-toxic, genetically modified, genetic engineering, etc. So many times, I see this language around food leaving parents confused, scared, and unsure about what to feed their families. It

READ MORE
candy with red food dye

The science of food dyes: safe or scary?

Food dye has been at the center of many contentious arguments and claims recently. You might have seen headlines linking it to all sorts of diseases and unwanted behavior. So you are likely asking, is food dye safe? What can happen to my kid if they consume it? I want to

READ MORE
Collage of dairy products

The Lowdown on Dairy: Dairy Allergy vs. Lactose Intolerance

Dairy is always a hot topic in the nutrition world. And dairy allergy vs. lactose intolerance is one of the more misunderstood topics. It has conflicting reputations depending on who you ask! Most kids love it! Parents are constantly left wondering if it’s okay, how much is too much, and whether

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