Our clients are busy people and they often ask us for quick breakfast ideas. If you’re like them, you’re constantly on-the-go and don’t have time to put a balanced breakfast together each and every morning. Many times you may end up skipping a meal or purchasing a drive-thru breakfast sandwich. You may then struggle with …
“What are some healthy lunch and snack ideas for kids?” As dietitians, we get asked this question all the time. As parents, we want to properly fuel our kids, whether they are home with us or heading off to school. Remember, what your kids eat throughout the day truly does matter. In fact nutrition can …
Promoting a positive body image is a topic that comes up often with our clients. This is especially true for the parents of young kids and teens. What is body image? Quite simply, it’s how we feel about our own bodies. Children and teens in particular can develop a positive or negative image of their …
If you are wondering how to manage the picky eater in YOUR life, we can help. As Registered Dietitians, we’ve worked through this challenge with many kids and their frustrated parents. And guess what? Being a dietitian doesn’t make you immune to having a picky eater right in your very own home! A quick sidenote: …
Busy Moms often ask us, “What are some easy and nutritious lunches for kids?” Fortunately, we have some Moms on our team of Registered Dietitians who know the struggle all too well. They’ve compiled lots of great suggestions and ideas, which we share with you here! Our dietitian Moms agree that when it comes to …
You’ve heard the slogan before… “Milk, it does a body good!” The healthy nutrients in milk are abundant– protein, calcium, vitamins A, D, B12, riboflavin, and the mineral potassium. Vitamin D is especially important in milk as it is harder to find in other foods, helps us absorb calcium, and most people (especially children) are …
School supplies are taking over the local shopping stores, back to school sales are in full swing and meet the teacher nights are ensuing. The lazy days of summer are almost over and morning alarms are being set. Back to school is right around the corner and the busy days of school are almost upon …
Our dietitians have some great tips for eating on the go, because let’s face it: With today’s hectic lifestyle, being at home for every meal and snack is rare! Between work, school, sports, errands, and so much more, it’s no surprise that you might find yourself eating while out and about. However, don’t let the …
A hot topic of conversation in the pediatric nutrition world, constipation in kids continues to be a worry for parents. While most would think, “Poop should just happen naturally!” in some kiddos, this is not the case. Constipation, a delay or difficulty in stooling that often causes straining and pain, is actually a common issue …
Why is activity important for those on the autism spectrum? Individuals with autism have a higher incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. While the reasons for these conditions are complex, contributing factors include medications, sedentary lifestyle, and dietary challenges. Individuals on the spectrum also often have co-existing mental health conditions, sleep …
It can be a challenge to feed your family, especially when everyone wants something different! And it doesn’t seem to matter whether your kids are young or older. Toddlers are preferential and finicky by nature. Meanwhile Tweens and Teens are seeking out fast food and saying “Not THAT again!” Usually, when given a choice, everyone …
Are we expecting too much with toddlers during mealtime? Do we know what the recommended toddler portion sizes are? Meal Time Picture this…. You’ve planned your weekly meals with your young kiddos in mind. You include all the food groups, it’s healthy, it’s perfect for your toddler, and the recipes say “toddler-friendly”. You follow that …
