The Phytonutrient Dietitian
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I have lots of good memories of bake sales and school fundraisers at my elementary school. Every year, they had a cake walkathon and I
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
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
As noted by the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, rates of obesity in children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled since
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,
The USDA shares these tips on egg safety to stay healthy and avoid foodborne illness: Always buy eggs from a refrigerated case. Choose eggs with
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
It is inevitable for many Americans that their family may eat fast food on occasion. So it’s good to know what the better options are
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