Magnesium for Kids
Magnesium is a nutrient that is important for bone health, making it an important nutrient for kids. While true deficiency is rare, many people in the US are not consuming adequate amounts of...
View ArticleEating the Rainbow
I don't often recommend talking about nutrition with kids. It tends to put pressure on them to eat certain foods. That being said, there are certain kids that are going to be naturally curious about...
View ArticlePhosphorus for Kids
Phosphorus is a crucial nutrient for bone health, which is why we worry about it for kids. It's also used in our genes and for energy. Luckily, most people in the US get enough phosphorus in their diet...
View ArticleVitamin A for Kids
Vitamin A is actually the name for a group nutrients called carotenoids as well as preformed vitamin A. When we think of vitamin A, we generally think of the beta carotene in carrots and how it will...
View ArticleVitamin E for Kids
Vitamin E is the name we use for a group of fat soluble nutrients that act as antioxidants. We produce free radicals when our body converts food into energy or we are exposed to certain compounds in...
View Article25+ Breakfast Ideas for Picky Eaters
Breakfast can be an especially challenging meal for families, especially for kids who are in school or need to get to daycare by a particular time. Kids can by cranky and time is rushed. Add in picky...
View ArticlePumpkin Seeds in the Air Fryer
If your family likes to carve pumpkins for Halloween, you may be wondering what to do with all the pumpkin seeds inside. They actually make a great snack for older kids! Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are...
View ArticleVitamin K for Kids
Vitamin K is one of the fat soluble vitamins our body needs. It's mainly known for its role in blood clotting, which is how it got its name (the K comes from its German name: Koagulationsvitamin). The...
View ArticleManganese for Kids
Not to be confused with magnesium, manganese is a trace element that our body uses for things like bone health and immune function. Because it is a trace element, our kids do not need much of it to be...
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