Real Mom Nutrition
A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.
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 …
Wondering if MSG is safe and whether you should avoid it? Get the facts on how MSG got a bad reputation–and where things stand now. It’s a frustrating fact that certain foods, ingredients, and nutrients seem to fall in and out of favor among health experts, depending on what the latest science says. So what …
Chickpeas are a great source of sustainable protein for your family. Here are 29 different ways to serve chickpeas to your kids. (This post is NOT sponsored, but I did receive samples of Biena snacks, which inspired this post because we loved them!) Are Chickpeas Beans? Yes! Chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans, and people …
Some finicky behaviors are a normal part of development–but could you be making your kid’s picky eating worse? Here are 5 things to avoid! Picky eating can take even the most unflappable parent to the brink. Yes, some finicky tendencies are a normal part of development. But truth is, some of what we’re doing as …
New braces can make your child’s teeth hurt. Wondering what to feed your kid while her mouth is sensitive? Here are 30 healthy foods for braces. When my 14 year old got braces last week, I wasn’t prepared. For the pain, that is. The poor guy was in so much discomfort that he was up …
Chicory root, an ingredient found in many healthy foods, may be the cause of your bloating, gas, and belly pain. Here’s what you need to know! Several years ago, chocolate-drizzled, fiber-enriched Fiber One bars were something I’d pick up occasionally to satisfy my sweet tooth. Then one day, I was chatting with a friend. and …
These foods to help constipation are full of fiber, which helps keep kids regular (and healthy). Here’s how to serve them in meals and snacks. I’m not a fan of potty talk (no fart jokes at the dinner table, please), but here’s where I make an exception: Talking to my kids about what goes on in …
Want to be sure you’re buying allergy friendly Halloween candy and class party goodies? Here are the lists you need! I recently learned about SnackRoots on Instagram and thought it was brilliant: It’s an app that lets users create lists of safe snacks to bring to class parties, sports games, scout troop meetings, and other …
Is whole milk healthy? Should you choose full-fat dairy? Here are the facts so you can make the best decision for your family. It’s a frustrating fact that certain foods and nutrients seem to fall in and out of favor among health experts, depending on what the latest science says. So what does it all …
Thank you to Barbara’s for sponsoring this post! When my younger son was a toddler, he’d waddle into the doorway of our bedroom bright and early each morning and loudly announce, “I want bwe-fisk”. As cute as that was, the day when each kid could finally fetch his own morning meal was reason to celebrate. …
Is there a special ADHD diet for kids that works? Here’s what you need to know! This is a guest post by pediatric dietitian Jill Castle, MS, RDN. She is offering a free training for parents called The ADHD Diet for Kids: Dodge the Most Common Nutrition Mistakes (so Your Child Can Help Your Child Focus, …
Is coconut oil healthy and worthy of its hype? Here are the facts you need to know about this trendy fat–and what YOU should do. It’s a frustrating fact that certain foods and nutrients seem to fall in and out of favor among health experts, depending on what the latest science says. So what does …
