The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Learn practical, time-tested ways to meet your kids’ nutritional needs and help them grow up happy and healthy.
Maybe masterpiece isn’t the right word…. but allowing your child to create their own taste combinations encourages new foods. Yesterday while preparing lunch, my preschool
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
Give your child a chance to experience their food and allow their taste buds to savor the colors of the rainbow. As early as preschool,
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
Fiber is important for more than just regular bowel movements. Did you know it can also reduce the risk of blood clots, decrease inflammation, and
A study published this month in Pediatrics found that obese children as young as 3 years old have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of blindness and most Americans don’t get enough greens. I’m always trying to get green leafy veggies
Kids are rarely prescribed a diet, unless their weight puts them at a critical or immediate health risk. Changing the types of foods that the
Tonight like most nights –I wanted something quick, easy and healthy. There were left-over turkey meatballs from the previous night and an entire baked eggplant
We work with registered dietitians and nutrition scientists to provide nutrition education and healthy eating tips to help create future healthier generations through good nutrition. Melissa’s Healthy Living does not provide medical advice, medical nutrition therapy, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.
© 2023 MelissasHealthyLiving.com and Melissa Halas MA, RD, CDE. All Rights Reserved.