The Phytonutrient Dietitian
What is a whole grain? All grains come from nature as whole grain Whole grains are made up of three layers: Bran: Contains vitamins, antioxidants,
Children love learning new things, especially when it involves hands-on activities and food! By combining foods with hands-on activities, children can engage in learning basic skills
Probiotics are living bacteria that can promote health when we include them in our diet through foods. Here’s an excerpt on why families should include
Start incorporating these healthy eating habits today that will last a lifetime: Model It – Walk the walk and talk the talk. Give your kids
With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to encourage physical activity and put a limit on the amount of sedentary activities your child
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
Getting your family to enjoy spices and herbs can be fairly easy. In plenty of cultures kids are eating foods full of flavor in their
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
Earth Day is around the corner and it’s a great time to start new healthy lifestyle and healthy earth traditions. Take advantage of this day
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