Homeschooling Dietitian Mom

This is a quick summary of why you need folate, also known as vitamin B9, in your diet. Folate is important for healthy fetal development. It is important in preventing heart disorders, sperm abnormalities, and birth defects. Folate also helps build muscles, and is needed […]

I have a picky son who absolutely loves Alfredo Sauce. But traditional Alfredo Sauce is through the roof with fat, saturated fat, and calories. Since he eats so much cheese, I’ve been concerned about his heart health. Children today are so much less active than […]

What exactly is vitamin B6 and why is it important? And if it is so important, how do I know which foods are high in B6? If you have asked or are asking any of these questions, you have come to the right place! Here […]

Does food affect autism? Though still a controversial topic, one thing I can definitely say is, “Yes, food affects autism.” How do I know this? It’s simple. (Post may contain affiliate links) FOOD AFFECTS EVERYONE A healthy, balanced diet that is complete with all of […]

WHO WAS SAINT PATRICK? As a protestant, I’m ashamed to say that I have never heard about St. Patrick in church. Maybe somewhere he was discussed, however, I don’t remember learning about him in church in the 30+ years I’ve been a Christian. I researched […]

I was planning to write a post specifically about exercise and autism. However, I have noticed that I have readers with all different types of kids (DUH, right)? And as someone pointed out, all kids are unique learners. So, I’m going to broaden my focus […]

Breastmilk is an amazing thing. And the benefits of breastmilk form a long list. The more I have studied the make up of breastmilk, the more I see evidence of design. Man still hasn’t, after years of trying, been able to copy the attributes of […]

Does your child hate school? Mine does. Part of the reason for this is that he has a rough time with the writing process. He also has had an extremely difficult time learning his math facts, and spelling is a nightmare. We have tried so […]

Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic in the world today.  This is because very few people understand how important it is. This is also because most people aren’t getting enough through their diet or through sun exposure. There are at least 10 reasons why vitamin […]

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that is also considered to be a hormone. This vitamin/hormone can be difficult to get through the diet, but can be synthesized by your skin when you are exposed to high quality sunlight. If you are someone who lives […]