Helping parents teach nutrition with confidence

Grace Phelon

Have you ever wondered why dogs and cats do not need to eat fruits and veggies to be healthy like we do? They can actually make the Vitamin C they need in their bodies! Humans and some other animals, including monkeys and guinea pigs, can’t make Vitamin C, so we […]

Why dogs and cats don’t need fruits and vegetables

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Smoothies are the best, aren’t they? They taste super yummy and are a great way to get some of the fruits, veggies, and dairy you need. They also can be super colorful! I’m sure you’ve mixed different color paints before to see what new colors you can create. Have […]

Color Wheel Smoothies

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Mindful Eating, Intuitive Eating. If you haven’t heard of these ideas, you are in for a treat! Mindful eating truly is the key to ending almost all of the problems people face around food. And before you roll your eyes, I promise I’m not going too granola on you! Have […]

Intro to Mindful Eating and Kids

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Kids, did you know that you need one to two cups of veggies and one to one and a half cups of fruit every day? Eating enough produce will give you so much energy and will help you grow strong and smart! But how much is a cup of fruit […]

Measure fruits and veggies without utensils!

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Parents ask me all the time where they can find accurate nutrition information. I’ll be sure to share my favorite RDN-approved recommendations with you! Fruits and Veggies More Matters is one of my favorite websites for parents who need help encouraging their kids to eat more … well, fruits and […]

Helpful Websites: Fruits and Veggies More Matters

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Can you name foods with protein? Maybe you thought of eggs, milk, beef, chicken, pork, fish, yogurt, cheese, nuts, beans or even something else! Each of these foods plus many more have a nutrient called protein. It is important to get protein at every meal because they are the building […]

Protein for muscles and bones

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It may be cold and maybe even snowy, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start growing plants now for spring! Put a little dirt in a small pot or even in a cardboard toilet paper tube with the bottom closed. Plant a seed, put it in a bright, warm spot […]

Grow your own food indoors!

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Wahoo! Go hug or say thanks to an RDN you know today! Set up an appointment to work on a nutrition goal and you’ll really make their day! Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a dietitian and a nutritionist? Most people think they’re one and the same […]

Today is National Registered Dietitian Day! What is the difference ...

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March is National Nutrition Month® and the theme this year is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” Check out kidseatright.org for some great tips, fun videos, and super yummy recipes. What recipe do you want to try? I think I’m going to try carrot fries!

March is National Nutrition Month! Savor the Flavor of Eating ...

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Confession time. I love my fruits and veggies, but some days even I’m thinking, “I need to make sure we eat how much produce? Really?! I’ll be lucky to get quesadillas on the table today.” Yes, I’m a dietitian, but even dietitians have crazy days! The recommendation for adults is […]

Eating for REAL life: How in the world do I ...

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OR … Kiwi is one of the coolest fruits … it is the perfect snack size, it’s sweet and juicy on the inside, but furry on the outside, has tons of Vitamin C (do you remember what Vitamin C is good for?), it grows on a vine, and […]

Which came first? The kiwi fruit or the kiwi bird?

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Today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Did you know peanuts are not actually a nut at all? They are actually in a family called legumes that include beans and peas. They also grow under ground like a potato! What a funny food! Just like beans they are high in […]

Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day!

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