High Protein Meals – A Pinto Bean Recipe for Kids Variety is so important for helping to ensure that your family is getting all of the nutrients available through foods. And it is extremely difficult to get some kids to eat more than a couple […]

It is much less common for kids living in developed countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe to be deficient in protein. But it is a risk that should be taken seriously, especially if you have a picky eater in your house. […]

This post may contain affiliate links. In the previous post, Diet and ADHD in children, Part 1, I focused on Making sure your child is getting his or her basic nutritional needs met. Today I’m going to focus on how to avoid (or minimize) the […]

This post may contain affiliate links. My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Kindergarten. I was a Registered Dietitian back then, and had been since 2000. However, I admit all I was thinking about back then was keeping his diet balanced. This included ensuring he […]

This post contains affiliate links. People have been asking me what they should be feeding their kids who have ADHD. One of the major things you want to try to achieve is a balanced diet. What I mean by this is, regular meals and healthy […]

What is the importance of potassium?  Potassium levels are closely connected with heart health. According to WebMD: “Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. A hundred thousand times a day, it helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body. It also helps your […]

Of course, there are lots of reasons for eating more fruit. However, to keep it simple, here are 6 reasons you need more fruit in your diet. All fruits are high in potassium which is an important mineral for fluid balance in your body. All […]

Why Are Kids Picky Eaters? This post contains affiliate links. While training to become a Registered Dietitian, I learned all the “tricks” to deal with a picky eater. OR SO I THOUGHT! I was basically under the impression that picky eating was the result of […]

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain. This post may contain affiliate links. I had a reader ask me a couple days ago about what she can do during the special holiday meals to help prevent weight gain. Of course, she’s not unlike most of […]

There are so many awesome reasons for eating more vegetables, I hardly know where to start! And there are a great many healthy vegetables to choose from. Everyone should be able to find some they like. I do know that I like to be reminded […]