Raise Healthy Eaters

Announcing The Fearless Feeding Movement (and Giveaway)

December 15, 2011

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I’ve got news…big news! I’ve been writing this blog for over 2 years now and have learned a lot about the feeding struggles that parent face, including my own. While I love blogging, I wanted to do more. I wanted to reach more people.
I wanted to write a book.
In walks Jill Castle, pediatric nutrition specialist. [...]

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Kids Nutrition (Part 6): 5 Things Parents Must Do Before Giving Children Vitamins

December 12, 2011

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We are finishing off the kids’ nutrition series by tackling the subject of vitamins for kids. Research shows that about one-third of kids get multivitamins — and most parents admit that this added nutrition gives them peace of mind.
But before deciding to supplement your child’s diet, I have important check-offs for you. The truth? When [...]

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Should 9 Year Olds Be Screened for High Cholesterol?

December 5, 2011

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In addition to checking growth and health, administering immunizations and prescribing medications, pediatricians have something else on their to-do list: checking cholesterol levels in all children.
In November, a report from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), endorsed by the American Acedemy of Pediatrics (AAP), put out new recommendations for cholesterol screening and treatment in children. These [...]

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Easy Homemade Granola Bars

November 30, 2011

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I was gearing up to make chocolate chip cookies when it dawned on me that I could make granola bars instead. My friend always makes them and she sent me this base recipe from All recipes. So instead of chocolate chip cookies I made chocolate chip granola bars.
The nice thing about this recipe is you [...]

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Why I Won’t Tell You to Eat Healthy This Holiday Season

November 25, 2011

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Thanksgiving is over. The holidays are here. It’s official.
You are going to see articles about eating healthy and how to avoid overindulging this holiday season. I can almost rehearse the tips: Avoid creamy sauces, choose fruit for dessert and cut calories where you can.
I don’t like the eat-healthy-during-the-holidays advice because it feeds the illusion that people [...]

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3 Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

November 21, 2011

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I admit to getting into lunch ruts with my kids as planning dinners seems to take the focus. So I looked around for lunch ideas and found this simple one from Weelicious — hummus pinwheels. So I brought the whole wheat lavish bread the recipe called for and what started as one new lunch idea, [...]

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The Only Guarantee I Can Make About Your Child’s Eating

November 15, 2011

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I pretty much steer clear of guarantees when it comes to children’s eating. But while sitting in on an educational session at the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Expo — a big light bulb went off after hearing “Kids are dynamic and constantly changing.”
I knew this was true for kids’ eating but somehow hearing [...]

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Shrimp Tacos with Black Beans

November 9, 2011

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When I got Real Simple’s A Month of Easy Dinners in the mail, I knew I had to try the Shrimp Tacos on the cover. While their picture was way better than mine, it didn’t show up in the taste which was excellent (hopefully Santa is getting me a new camera this year).
This is a [...]

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3 Books That Make Feeding A Family Easier

November 4, 2011

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I like to keep my readers up-to-date on the latest and greatest resources. Here are three books (the first two were sent to me) that can make life with feeding little ones a little easier.
My Plate for Moms: How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better: This clever book by Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, helps [...]

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Weekly Meal Plan: Monday October 31st

October 31, 2011

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The week is off to a strange (but fun) start with Halloween. I decided to put some pork in the slow cooker for some quick tacos before heading out to trick or treat. This is my husband’s favorite.
As keeper of the food and meals, I try to give everyone at least one of their favorites [...]