Real Mom Nutrition
A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.
Why are cattle given hormones? Are cattle treated humanely? Answers to your biggest questions–so you can make decisions that are right for your family. Thank you to the Ohio Beef Council for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. As a dietitian who gives advice about feeding families, I’ve made it my goal to …
These Homemade Pierogi with Potato & Cheese Filling are chewy and hearty–the ultimate family-friendly comfort food! I was asked to participate in this campaign with Cabot Creamery as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. If you were lucky enough to have a grandma from Eastern Europe, your …
These Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches are a quick and energizing meal for kids and grown-ups. Easy to assemble and perfect for busy mornings. You know those ideas you keep spotting online, the ones that look awfully smart but also like Pinterest Fails waiting to happen? I kept seeing versions of these freezer breakfast sandwiches. They …
There’s a lot of confusion and rumor surrounding natural flavors. Here are the facts so you can be more informed about this common ingredient. I wrote a shorter version of this post that appears on WebMD’s Food & Fitness Blog. Natural flavors are found in a lot of place: in your can of lime sparkling …
What are healthy drinks for kids–and which ones should you limit or avoid? Here are some guidelines. Thanks to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. There’s a lot of focus on what kids eat (or won’t eat!). But drinks deserve attention too– especially right now, because they’ve …
Needing protein ideas for lunch boxes that aren’t meat? I’ve got 50 of them that your kids will love! One of the questions I’m asked most about lunch packing: What can I pack that has protein in it? Meat and poultry is a no-brainer source. But some kids don’t like meat or are vegetarian or …
No more wasted food and soggy sandwiches! Here are five common mistakes when packing school lunches (and how to fix them). Thank you to Produce For Kids for sponsoring this post. I’m honored to be their new official registered dietitian! If I’ve learned anything after packing approximately 2,300 lunch boxes, it’s that we all make …
Planning a national parks road trip to Utah and Arizona? Here’s our day-to-day itinerary with hotels, restaurants, and activities. This summer our family visited seven parks in Utah and Arizona–in just six days. And we had a fantastic time! We took this trip with my high school French exchange student and her family (yes, we’ve …
Need simple, fun things to pack? Check out these simple, nourishing healthy lunch box recipes your kids will love having in their lunch. You’ll never catch me dissing a simple sandwich (read: In Praise of Boring Packed Lunches). But if you’re looking for something a little different for your kids (or you!), consider these healthy …
A girl’s body image can really suffer during puberty. Here’s how you can help your daughter. This is a guest post by Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD. Maryann is an author and family nutrition expert who empowers families to create a healthy relationship with food. She recently published My Body’s Superpower: The Girls’ Guide to Growing …
The Snack Board is an easy, nutritious, and crowd-pleasing solution for summer! Here’s how to make an affordable one with ALDI. Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! Summertime: when life gets a bit more laid-back, schedules get a little looser, and meals get a whole lot simpler. Nobody wants to be spending time …
Your kids will love baking (and eating!) these soft, chewy Chocolate Granola Bars, from the cookbook Super Simple Baking For Kids. Are boxed granola bars in heavy rotation at your house? Wish you could replace some of those with a simple, homemade version–and even better, with a recipe your kids could make themselves? Charity Matthews …
