About Real Mom Nutrition

Welcome to Real Mom Nutrition, down-to-Earth advice from a dietitian mom. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a registered dietitian and mom of two. I believe EVERY mom can feel successful and confident about feeding her kids, whether they’re toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between.

Here, you’ll find simple healthy recipes, realistic advice about feeding your kids, answers to your biggest questions about food and nutrition, and NO judgment.

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“You are the first mom nutritionist who makes me feel like I’m not a terrible mom and that eating better is possible for our family.”

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Hi, I’m Sally.

As a registered dietitian, I figured I should have the world’s most perfect eaters. Yeah, right! Like many of you, I used to agonize over toddler dinner strikes and beg my kid to take one more bite of broccoli. All I could think was, feeding my kids shouldn’t be this hard.

When I sought solace online, everyone made feeding kids sound easy. So I created this space to reassure fellow moms that it’s okay to not be perfect, not know all the answers, and have kids who prefer mac-n-cheese to mushroom risotto. I wanted to keep it real.

Over the years, I became more relaxed and confident about my choices. I changed my tactics and my mindset for the better, My kids became calmer around food. And best of all, the dinner table wasn’t a battleground anymore.

On Real Mom Nutrition, I share what works for us. But don’t worry: You won’t see fear-mongering (or warnings about “toxic” ingredients). That’s not my style. Instead, using my knowledge as a dietitian and years as a journalist covering nutrition, I share what I learn after researching topics I’m conflicted about, like whether to buy organic or worry about MSG.

My goal is to help you make the best decisions for YOUR family. And hopefully help bring you happier mealtimes too.

What Moms Are Saying:

“We were all frustrated and dreaded every mealtime. I saw the invitation to your picky eaters email series and figured I’d give it a shot as our last resort before finding a feeding therapist. Well, in the 3 years since, you’ve negated the need for therapy and it has literally changed our lives. Not overnight, and he’s still resistant to trying new foods. But his eating habits are so much more balanced (more so than many of his peers, even) and mealtimes are enjoyable family events.”

Rachel W.

I’m a former picky eater, so all of my recipes are kid-tested and created with the finicky palate in mind!

My Most Popular Recipes

Healthy Veggie Nuggets Recipe That Kids LOVE!

Easy No-Flour Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (4 Ingredients!)

Easy Pepperoni Rolls Recipe Your Family Will Love!

These Easy Meatball Subs With Frozen Meatballs Will Be a Family Favorite

Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Snack Bars (w/ No Banana)

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You’ll get a free email series “The Picky Eater Problem Solver”, which has helped hundreds of moms feel more confident about feeding their picky eaters.

What Moms Are Saying:

I found your blog a few years back when my youngest was a very picky eater and severely underweight. It seemed the more I tried to fix the problem the worse it got. Your advice helped me to loosen up and relax a bit and that seemed to do the trick. He’ll always be a timid, slow eater and, really, just not that into food, but the improvement is remarkable.

Kelly P.

A child's packed lunch in a blue Bento box.

Sally Kuzemchak’s Experience and Credentials

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Masters of Science from The Ohio State University
Taught at Otterbein University and Ohio University as Adjunct Faculty
Author of The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide

Current Contributor to WebMD
Contributing Editor to Parents magazine for 7 years
Reporter and writer published in magazines such as Parents, Family Circle, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Eating Well, Health, and Shape.