
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
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Covers simple, stress-free strategies for feeding your kids that'll make mealtime enjoyable again. Author Sally Kuzemchak is a registered dietician. As a registered dietitian, she has worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
1w ago
Inside: Heard rumors that baby carrots are soaked in chemicals–or even worse, not even “real carrots”? Here are the facts!
For such a kid-friendly veggie, baby carrots have sure been the target of some nasty online smears.
Rumors about toxic chemicals abound. So do accusations that baby carrots aren’t even “real carrots”.
So what’s truth and what’s fiction? Here are answers to your burning baby carrot questions!
Are baby carrots real carrots?
Yes, baby carrots are carrots. They are not some creepy lab-grown food–or a fusion of leftover carrot scraps.
Technically, baby carrots are carrots that ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
2w ago
Inside: You’ve heard that gut health is important–but how do you get a good gut? Here are 7 things you can do to improve your children’s gut health (and your own!).
Love a good makeover? Me too.
Consider these next seven moves a makeover for your microbiome, the trillions of microbes (including bacteria and viruses) that live there.
Why is that important? Because the health of the gut (aka your GI tract, including the stomach and intestines) has a huge impact on health, for both kids and adults.
Gut health affects day-to-day digestive stuff like constipation but also body weight, mental healt ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
2w ago
Inside: What are the best protein foods for kids? How can I get my picky kid to eat protein? Get answers to your biggest questions about protein for kids.
Worried your Team Carbs kid isn’t getting enough protein? Or whether the protein powder your son’s coach suggested is a good idea?
Protein is a hot (and sometimes confusing!) topic. Here are all the need-to-know facts.
Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches
What does protein do for kids?
Kids go through enormous growth and change, and protein is vital for that process. It helps build muscles, create hormones, and foster a strong immune system. Protein i ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
1M ago
Inside: These peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, flour-free, and gluten-free. One bowl and fast to make!
Recipe At-A-Glance
Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Oats, Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Egg, Baking Powder, White Sugar
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: About 2 dozen cookies
My 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are one of the most popular recipes on my site, and these are a little spin-off. What’s new:
Brown sugar instead of white to add a caramel-y flavor
A little baking powder to give them a bit of a lift
Mini chocolate chips for obvious reasons!
Ingredients You N ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
1M ago
Inside: Easy recipes and meals for college students who are cooking for themselves on a budget.
When my college kid moved into an off-campus house this year, I knew he’d be facing new challenges.
Like keeping track of utility bills, splitting chores with roommates, and dealing with an occasional mouse in the basement.
But more than anything I wondered, What is this child going to eat? Because for the first time in his life, he wasn’t living at home or steps from a dining hall.
If your college kid is in the same boat, you might be worried they’ll exist on fast food and protein bars.
So I creat ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
2M ago
Inside: Need holiday gift inspiration? Here are some of my favorite things, and they all make great presents.
As with all of my gift guides, these are all items I own, have tried, or have gifted to someone.
FOR THE KIDS
Cascadia
My college kid introduced us to this one. It’s a fast-moving and simple board game where you compete to build the best ecosystems. Ages 10+.
GET IT
FOR THE TEENs
Apple AirTags
For backpacks, wallets, gym bags, and keychains so teens can track ’em down.
GET IT
FOR THE PUPS
Jaunty kerchiefs
Easy to get on and off and available in a bunch of fun prints. (And the seller i ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
3M ago
Inside: In case you’re looking for a new read (or a great gift for someone), here are the books I loved this year.
This was a weird year for books because I started and stopped at least a dozen. Too dark. Too fluffy. Too sad. Too scary. Too many fairies and talking wolves. (Yes, I discovered that fantasy romance is not my genre.)
But I finished and loved these nine novels. Maybe you’ll enjoy them too.
Sandwich
by Catherine Newman
From Amazon: “This year’s vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, promises to be just as delightful as summers past—exce ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
4M ago
Inside: Get an easy recipe for whole wheat Halloween sugar cookies. Bonus: You don’t need to chill the dough before rolling it out.
No tricks here: These whole wheat Halloween sugar cookies are soft, tasty, and yes, kid-approved.
The secret ingredient is whole wheat pastry flour, which creates a tender texture and mild flavor. (Don’t have it or can’t find it? I give you a few options below.)
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Ingredients for Halloween Cookies
Butter: I use salted butter. If you use unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the dry ingredients.
Su ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
4M ago
Inside: It’s easy to feel guilt about what your kid’s eating (or not eating) at mealtime. Here’s why you can relax.
From the very first moment of motherhood, it can feel like there are endless things making you feel like a lousy mom.
Maybe it’s a well-meaning but judgy comment from someone or a self-inflicted shame spiral after seeing a “perfect mom” with her “perfect family” (as if) on social media.
Food is one of the biggies: How you feed your child, what your child eats, what your child doesn’t eat. As a dietitian, I’ve gone on a few food-related guilt trips myself over the years (see: The ..read more
Real Mom Nutrition Blog
5M ago
Inside: Need an easy, weeknight dinner? This Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage & Veggies bakes in 30 minutes and is brushed with a flavorful, kid-friendly sauce.
This has quickly become one of our favorite weeknight meals. Test.
As the cook and dietitian, I love that it’s fast, easy, and full of veggies.
As the resident dishwasher, my husband appreciates that there’s just one pan to clean.
Ingredients You Need for Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage & Veggies
Sweet potato
4 links chicken sausage: I use ALDI’s Apple Chicken Sausage. You can also swap in kielbasa.
Broccoli
Bell pepper: Choose a sweet ki ..read more