The Phytonutrient Dietitian
It’s important to consider nutrition balance when packing your child’s lunch. Here are some quick tips to fuel your child for a great day of
As a family registered dietitian nutritionist I often hear from friends, “What’s in your child’s lunch box?” For my 4 year old, most days I
It depends. Some chicken nuggets include the skin, added salt, and batter that can contain twice as much saturated fat (than without the batter).However, oven-baked
Sometime kids just aren’t hungry when they’re leaving for school really early in the morning. If they have a long bus ride, consider packing a
There are a lot of ways to save on costs today while preserving the integrity of your diet. Quiche is a great low-cost meal that
If you read food labels, you may be surprised by just how many foods contain sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Try to choose products
If you’re heading out to a restaurant with your family, these tips will give you confidence to make healthy choices, while enjoying everyone’s company. This
I’m here to guide you. GO grab the closest box or can!! Flip it over and what do you have?? I spy NUTRITION FACTS on
Sometimes my super-fast speed makes it hard to sit down for a snack! Good thing my mom knows just what to do. She prepares snacks
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