The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Learn practical, time-tested ways to meet your kids’ nutritional needs and help them grow up happy and healthy.
Occasionally when working with parents, dietitians hear “My child eats a lot throughout the day and is still very thin. How can I beef him
Unless your in-laws (or parents, friends, etc.) happens to be a medical doctor or dietitian, you should seek real medical advice. Talk to your doctor
I often hear, “my kid wants junk.” She’s so hungry after school, carrot sticks won’t cut it! I’ll never be able to get them to
With the growing incidence of childhood obesity, many kids are at risk for being overweight or are overweight. Here are some healthy tips to combat
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
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
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.
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