Hey there, Mamas! It seems like now days if you’re eating at a restaurant kids meals come with dessert. It doesn’t matter if they’re fast food or a sit-down restaurant – ice cream seems to follow. One thing I see
Consistency is Key to Reach Your Goals
Hey there, Mamas! Summer is here. More time outside usually means tank tops, shorts, and swim suits. If that makes you nervous, don’t fret! I have the secret weapon to reaching your goals once and for all this summer: Consistency.
The Meal-Time Mistake that Could Cost Parents Big
It seems so harmless. The three bites of mac and cheese. The half-eaten graham cracker. A quarter of an apple. But these seemingly innocuous things can have a huge impact. These and so many other foods are leftover when kids
The Secret Benefits to Meal Planning
Meal planning is a vital part of healthy eating, or just eating in general, really. There are so many benefits to planning meals ahead of time. Let me count the ways… Saves time – When you have a plan for what’s
Counting Calories: Is it Worth It?
Hi there, Mamas! A question I often get is about counting calories. Mainly, people want to know if it’s worth their time since it can be such a big commitment. My answer: I highly encourage logging calories… at least at
National Nutrition Month 2016
Hi there, Mamas! As I’m sure you remember from last year, March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is vital in ensuring that we are able to enjoy our lives by staying healthy. By extension, it can improve our quality
Read It Now: Slim by Design
Hi there, Mamas! I’ve recently finished reading Slim by Design by Dr. Brian Wansink. Dr. Wansink is a researcher and professor who studies consumer behaviors regarding food. The book details information that he has learned over years of research on small changes
Heart Healthy Proteins & Lent Recipe
Hey there, Mamas! February is American Heart Month, which we talked about last year (specifically, fat and fiber). Since Lent this year falls a good majority in February, it seems a good time to add to our talk on heart
Get Ready to RUN, St. Louis!
Hi there, Mamas! In case you didn’t know, February is National Heart Month. This is a good time, as we prepare for warmer weather and begin to come out of our indulgent, holiday-fueled coma, to consider our heart’s condition –
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 3} Feeding Your Fam
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week three for the Family Friendly Diet Series. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here and Part Two {Weight Isn’t Everything} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning