The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Parents want to ensure their parenting style has long-term positive effects on their children’s emotional and physical well-being. Talking about weight and health in the
Flying vegetables anyone? Have fun making food art with your kids and increase the likelihood of them eating more veggies. Let their imagination and appetite
Stock your refrigerator with ready to eat fruits and vegetables—fresh, frozen, or canned. If buying canned veggies, keep your heart healthy by assuring no sodium
MODEL YOUR VEGGIES: If you eat your veggies then your kids will eat theirs too. Research suggests the chances a child eats recommended amounts of
Start incorporating these healthy eating habits today that will last a lifetime: Model It – Walk the walk and talk the talk. Give your kids
I recently received a Nutrition Question, through Ask the Nutritionist (RD) on superkidsnutrition.com, “What else can I give my kids at dinner aside from carrots
A hungry child can be a sign of a growing child. As a child grows and develops their calorie needs increase. Foods have a purpose
As noted by the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, rates of obesity in children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled since
Kids taste preferences can vary from their parents. Offer them foods you may not like, try not to bring in your own food preferences or
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