Explore all things kids nutrition, including dietitian-approved ideas to keep your kids healthy, and simple ways to make good nutrition fun.
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
What is added sugar? What does no added sugar mean? And why does this need to be on your radar right now? To put it simply: childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing, type 2 diabetes is appearing in younger kids than ever before, and dental issues are becoming increasingly common. The
I did some quick math: if your child attends full-time daycare or school, you’re packing over 250 meals each year per kid! And let’s not even get started on the snacks—those can add up quickly too. Coming up with daycare lunch ideas and snacks can feel like a daunting task,
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
Whether you need to avoid the top 8 food allergens, have one particular food allergy, or are packing lunches and snacks for schools that have allergen restrictions, this post is for you! Use this index to jump to a topic in this post… This post contains affiliate links. As an
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
What is added sugar? What does no added sugar mean? And why does this need to be on your radar right now? To put it simply: childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing, type 2 diabetes is appearing in younger kids than ever before, and dental issues are becoming increasingly common. The
I did some quick math: if your child attends full-time daycare or school, you’re packing over 250 meals each year per kid! And let’s not even get started on the snacks—those can add up quickly too. Coming up with daycare lunch ideas and snacks can feel like a daunting task,
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
Whether you need to avoid the top 8 food allergens, have one particular food allergy, or are packing lunches and snacks for schools that have allergen restrictions, this post is for you! Use this index to jump to a topic in this post… This post contains affiliate links. As an
