Can you suggest a meal plan for my 11 year old son? He’s interested in health and nutrition, but I need to ensure it’s actually healthy. I am recovering from an eating disorder, and know how harmful some “health information” can be. I want to...
What time is the latest teens should be eating? My 14 year old will often come looking for something to eat as late as 11 pm! She eats a full dinner with the family around seven pm and then does homework or relaxes on her phone. She goes to sleep well after me, so...
Calorie counting is an activity many kids turn to when they are uncomfortable with their weight. It seems like a simple way to change their body without requiring much lifestyle change. Also, many kids are now aware of the risks of dieting, and calorie counting seems...
Introduction Do you feel confused about drinks for your adolescents, kids and teens? You know they need to be hydrated, but it seems there are so many drink options and so many opinions about them! Many parents worry about the sugar in drinks, about kids...
I’m worried about my 14 year old son’s weight. We eat pretty healthy, and I don’t want to put him on a diet. But he’s not very active, and I’d like to increase his physical activity. He rides his bike to his nearby friend’s house...
I’m often asked by parents why I recommend their adolescents eat on a (loose) schedule, when Intuitive Eating seems to recommend listening to one’s body and eating in response to hunger levels. It seems like I’ve forcing teens to eat! While I generally recommend...
My 11 year old is underweight and suffers from headaches. He says he gets full quickly though. How can I help him eat more? Bracha’s Bite: Weight is unique to each individual. So when parents are concerned about their adolescent’s weight in...
Are you wondering about serving your kids an evening or pre-bed snack? It can be confusing knowing if it’s necessary or appropriate, when to provide it, and what to serve. I see a lot of the fear or confusion about evening snacks comes from the diet rule to not...
How do I teach my adolescent portion control? My 12 year old will bake a tray of brownies for the family and eat 90% of it on her own or sit down with a box of Oreos and milk for snack and polish off an entire row. I’m concerned that this isn’t healthy,...
Co-parenting in separate homes raises many concerns around child & teen nutrition. I often see one parent committed to raising kids & teens diet free, while their co-parent is entrenched in diet culture or has other food-related concerns. While I see this also...
Hi, I'm Bracha! I'm a registered dietitian helping families just like yours. I want to help you make eating, and feeding your family an enjoyable experience. This is your place for quick and simple recipes with minimal ingredients and instructions easy enough for kids to make. You'll also find tips and tricks for raising and nurturing adventurous eaters. I'm so glad you're here :)
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