It really hit me recently, diet culture is making our children more picky, not less. Diet culture’s influence on parenting is making us feed our children worse, not better. This came into focus for me one morning. My child has recently started playing a sport. I was serving breakfast, and I was aware he’d have... The post Picky Eating Tips from a Registered Dietitian appeared first on Sunny Side Up Nutrition ..read more

This is Anna’s favorite pie crust recipe. She makes it each year for her pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, and she’s been making it for the past 10 or more years. If you feel intimidated by the thought of making pie dough from scratch, don’t worry! This pie crust recipe is simple and has easy-to-follow steps that... The post Easy Homemade Pie Crust appeared first on Sunny Side Up Nutrition ..read more

Breakfast for dinner is a near weekly occurrence at my house. This recipe for an egg and hash brown-like casserole feels like a step up from our typical scrambled eggs and waffles “brinner.” However, it’s still quick and an easy meat-less meal. I love that the rosti recipe calls for turnips. It’s a great way to... The post Rösti: Crispy Potato and Turnip Casserole with Baked Eggs appeared first on Sunny Side Up Nutrition ..read more

Many of the store-bought allergy-friendly bars or granola bites don’t get a glowing review from my kids. However, these are loved by all, regardless of their allergy status! I usually need to triple the recipe because my kids love them so much. My oldest daughter has a peanut and tree nut allergy, so I’m always... Read More The post SunButter Energy Balls appeared first on Sunny Side Up Nutrition ..read more

Who doesn’t love a quick and easy family-friendly recipe that reheats well and is even liked by some picky eaters? I make these Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos on those busy weeknights when I need easy dinners. They’re ideal for busy parents, and this meal is in a regular meal-planning rotation at my house. ... Read More The post Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos appeared first on Sunny Side Up Nutrition ..read more

We developed the Sunny Side Up Feeding Framework to give parents some simple guidance for raising confident eaters in our diet culture-centric society. This framework will help you cut through the child-feeding advice that leaves parents feeling stressed, confused, and like they are doing things wrong and support you in raising intuitive eaters. Our Feeding Framework Our feeding framework supports confident eating for you and your family. There is not one way to feed a child. Each family, parent, and child is different. This framework is designed to offer you support and guidance, but without ..read more

This is an anti-diet Easter post. Despite what you read and see on social media, you don't have to stop giving kids candy in their Easter baskets. If you celebrate Easter, what are your favorite memories of the holiday? What were your favorite things to find in your Easter basket or in plastic eggs at Easter egg hunts? Were you allowed to enjoy your candy? Or was there a lot of diet talk around it?   How did you navigate Easter candy last year? If Easter candy feels stressful, take a moment to reflect on your own experience with Easter candy and food on other holidays. And know that navi ..read more

If you like regular oatmeal cookies, then you’ll love these craisin oatmeal cookies! They’re all the chewy deliciousness of traditional oatmeal or oatmeal raisin cookies but with a great tartness that enhances these already delicious cookies. They’re easy enough to make with kids, and they freeze wonderfully! Make a double batch so you have them on hand anytime you're in the mood for oatmeal cookies. I've made this oatmeal craisins cookie recipe for close to 30 years. First when I worked as a professional baker and again as my kids have grown up. My older daughter has always loved these cooki ..read more

You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own mild taco seasoning at home. With just 5 minutes of time and 6 common ingredients you can make your very own taco seasoning blend. It’s so easy and so versatile, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made your own taco spice blend before! I love making my own taco seasoning at home because it's versatile, and I can measure out exactly what I need, which means no more folded half pouches of taco seasoning hiding in the back of the spice cabinet. This mild homemade taco seasoning is also easily customizable if you or someone in your family likes things ..read more

Ah, the holidays. There are things you love about the season and things you dread. Memories of last year’s Thanksgiving when your aunt commented on the food on your child’s plate come racing back. You remember feeling your heart start to race and your protective mom instincts kick in. You’re not sure if you want to yell at her, “WHY would you say that?!”; lean over to your child and say, “You know what foods you like and don’t like.”, or ignore the comment altogether. You felt angry and caught off guard. We’re both dietitians with over 20 years of experience each helping parents navigate simil ..read more