Answers to the most common questions about toddler nutrition, and easy solutions you can use to keep your kids eating healthy.
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
What’s the difference between fresh fruit and all the packaged options? Are they less healthy if they’re packaged or processed? Should you only give your kids fresh fruit? And are there certain fruits that are best? Fruit gets such a confusing reputation in the nutrition world! People often come to
Sharing my life and nutrition information on social media inevitably invites some strong reactions and opinions. Lots of them are positive! But, they’re not *always* positive… I get more hateful comments when I post about Cheerios than about ANY. OTHER. TOPIC. Yes! Cheerios! Why, you ask? Well, Cheerios have taken
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
What’s the difference between fresh fruit and all the packaged options? Are they less healthy if they’re packaged or processed? Should you only give your kids fresh fruit? And are there certain fruits that are best? Fruit gets such a confusing reputation in the nutrition world! People often come to
Sharing my life and nutrition information on social media inevitably invites some strong reactions and opinions. Lots of them are positive! But, they’re not *always* positive… I get more hateful comments when I post about Cheerios than about ANY. OTHER. TOPIC. Yes! Cheerios! Why, you ask? Well, Cheerios have taken
