Adolescent picky eating isn’t something they “just grow out of”. Unless actively addressed and worked on, it can continue through teenage-hood and well into adulthood. Picky eating is a problem when it interferes with your adolescent or teen’s social life...
Sugar is a big topic in my practice and generally a controversial nutrient; parents are concerned about their child’s sugar intake, tweens and teens often feel guilty eating sugar-rich food, but they also crave these foods and want to eat them. A closer look at...
Have you ever had a sudden urge for chocolate ice cream or French fries, and the next day or two your period starts? Or maybe it’s the week-of and you can’t stop eating that sugar cereal you save special? There’s a lot going on in the body leading up to...
A good relationship with food can be preventative for developing problematic eating behaviours like disordered eating or eating disorders. You can help your tweens and teens develop & nurture this relationship. First let’s give a bit of a definition for what it...
Think iron is only important for babies or those menstruating? Actually, all adolescents have higher iron needs than kids and adults. Why is it important, and how can you ensure your adolescent is getting enough? Iron’s role in the developing body One of...
Adolescence is a time when kids are developing into adults. Their body is growing, and they need the nutritional energy to successfully do that. What is the most important nutrient for adolescents? Enough! Yes, there are specific nutrients that developing adolescents...
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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