Give Veggies a Chance
Parents often tell me that their children don't eat any vegetables or will only stick to one or two that are acceptable to them - a...
Back to School Snack Ideas
As we start thinking about “back to school”, the idea of planning and preparing school lunches and snacks is a daunting task for many...
Probiotics - Good Bacteria for your Health
Probiotics are live bacteria that can be found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, sauerkraut and aged cheeses such as Gouda and...
Low Fat Vs. Whole Fat Milk
Although low fat milk certainly packs fewer calories and fat than whole milk, we must consider the entire nutritional profile of these...
Salba – The Next Generation Chia Seed
What is Salba? Salba is a variety of Chia and is grown in Peru for the most part, whereas original Chia is typically grown in Mexico. ...
Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium
In response to Joelle’s question posted to “Yogurt: The Good, The Bad, & The Controversial”, the following information is dedicated to...
Yogurt: The Good, The Bad, & The Controversial
As with nearly all the foods we feed our families, there is some controversy as to whether or not yogurt is a healthy source of nutrition....
Transitioning Baby to Solids
A KidNutriYum reader is getting ready to transition her baby to solid food, and has asked for some general guidelines on how to go about...
Boosting Nutrition with Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are considered to be nutritionally complete: they include all of the essential amino acids in an easily digestible form, are...
Recipe Exchange
On the right hand side of KidNutriYum’s content, you will find recommended cookbooks, recipe websites, as well as direct links to online...