The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated 6-10 cups a day varies with age, refer to SuperKids Nutrition water article Children get dehydrated
Popcorn is a great snack that is low in calories, sodium and sugar, high in fiber and is a whole grain. A serving of popcorn
Kudos to parents who succeed in getting their kids to eat fruits and vegetables! Sneaking them into sauces, pasta dishes and casseroles is one way
We’ve all been there: while grocery shopping, we promise ourselves we will eat more fresh fruits and so we stock up. But, then we get
Check out the many reasons to enjoy this excellent source of protein. Then see the links below for tasty recipes! Eggs are low in calories.
Kale has been a trendy vegetable for the past couple of years, but many people wonder what you can really cook with it, besides using
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
These crunchy ginger snap cookies are hard to keep in the cookie jar because they’re so delicious! They’re a family favorite at HealthBarn, and they’re
People who are allergic to one type of nut have a higher chance of being allergic to another type of nut. So, if your child
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