Kids need plenty of healthy food to fuel their active days. They also have smaller stomachs than adults so benefit from eating several smaller meals and snacks throughout the day. Though chips and candy may taste good, they aren’t the best snacks for anyone, especially growing kids. In today’s post I’ll share some easy, healthy, and tasty snack ideas for after school, or anytime of day, that your kids are sure to love.

Once your baby starts eating solid foods, it’s exciting to introduce them to new things. While most foods are safe for your baby to eat, there are a few things that should wait until your baby is a little older. Even potentially allergenic foods can be introduced to your baby around 6 months old. Keep reading to find out some of the foods to be cautious of when feeding your baby solid foods.

Spring is finally here! Often it’s still cold and rainy here in the Pacific Northwest, but this week has been beautiful and actually feels spring-like. The warmer weather is making me want to eat more springy foods as well. In today’s post, I’ll share 4 vegetables that are in-season (or will be soon), the health benefits of each, and how to prepare and eat them.

It’s March and that means it’s National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table” and focuses on the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition. Today’s post will explore how our food choices impact overall health and the environment and provide tips on healthy eating routines, learning about where your food comes from, and reducing food waste.

Babies are born with enough iron stored in their bodies to last until they’re about 6 months of age. Once they turn 6 months old, they’ll need to start eating food sources of iron to make sure they don’t develop an iron deficiency. In today’s post, I’ll discuss why iron is important, what happens if your baby or toddler develops a deficiency, and the best food sources of iron for your growing little one.

You may have heard the term “SMASH” recently and wonder what it means. SMASH is an acronym listing the healthiest and safest varieties of fish to include in your diet. Today I’ll share what these fish are, why they are a heart-healthy and safe food to include in your diet, how much to eat, and some tasty SMASH fish recipes.

February is American Heart Month. One heart-healthy food that is often overlooked is pinto beans. Pinto beans are a nutrition powerhouse and an easy addition to any diet. In today’s post, I’ll discuss the health benefits of pinto beans, the pros and cons of canned vs dried pinto beans, and share an easy Instant Pot recipe for cooking dry beans.

Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is the group of symptoms that some women experience leading up to their monthly menstrual period. Symptoms can vary from woman to woman and although it can’t be completely avoided for most, there are some things you can do to help manage symptoms. In today’s post, I’ll share tips for changing your diet that may help reduce PMS symptoms.

If your baby is eating solid foods, you may be wondering about food allergies. As I mentioned in a past blog post, experts recommend introducing foods that could potentially cause allergies sooner rather than later. That being said, it can be tricky to figure out how to introduce some of these foods to your little one. In today’s post, I’ll review how best to introduce the top 9 potential allergic foods to your baby.

It’s hard to believe 2023 is over and we have already moved into 2024. I don’t know about you, but after all the holiday treats, I’m ready for some healthier options. In today’s post, I’ll share some of my favorite balanced and easy snack options.