When your child doesn’t eat enough protein
Having an underweight little girl a few years ago, I was terrified that she wasn’t getting enough nutrition. Particularly protein which I knew, as a nutritionist, was critical for her growth. The part that killed me was that my daughter hated meat. Actually,...
An awesome way to get more greens into your family
People seem to fall into two Costco camps: The “I love going to Costco” camp.The “I dread going Costco” camp. We fall into the former. Yes, we’re the family that goes to Costco for ‘fun’. I love wandering the aisles, scoping...
5 Holiday Party Hacks (so your kids eat better)
It’s my mom’s birthday today and the poor woman never gets the attention she deserves. First off, she’s worked every single year on her birthday. And because my mom is retiring this year and literally only has 3 days of work left, she didn’t...
Two unknown facts about picky eaters
Most parents come to me for help with getting their kids to EAT – without hearing them say YUCK before they even try it. #frustrating! And as a parent of a child who was underweight, I totally understand why! We want our children to consume the...
Grinch Muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Has your child ever told you that they don’t like green foods? Or that they will eat green foods when they are 6 years old (or some other random age)? I hear this from parents more often than not, but the funny thing is, not all green foods are scary to kids. ...
