The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen: the Sequel to the original KidNutriYum post
The original guidelines summarized in October of 2014 were based on data from 2000-2008. The USDA doesn’t test every food each year, but...
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...
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...
Boosting Nutrition with Chia
There is considerable hype surrounding the chia seed as a nutrient packed super-food that can be easily added to anyone’s diet. It has...
Vitamin D for Kids
Vitamin D has become a very hot topic these days, as new research continues to reveal how important this vitamin is on so many levels. ...
The Omegas
There is so much talk about the benefits of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids that this topic definitely deserves some attention and clarification....
Probiotics for Kids
Probiotics are “good” bacteria that when consumed can restore balance and help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the...
Fish Guidelines
A KidNutriYum reader has asked me to discuss how much fish our children should be eating on a weekly basis. Fish is high in Omega 3...
Let’s Keep This Interactive
If you have any questions, or are curious to know about a particular nutrition topic with respect to your kids, let me know. I’ve been...
Yummy Recipe for Older Kids – and even for you!
I made a fantastic recipe last week that I have to share! It’s a homemade cereal bar with lots of yummy nutrients. Unfortunately it...
