Should I Limit Carbs to Help My Child Try More Variety?
My ambitious goal with this post is to cover two closely related topics - the misperceptions about carbs in kids' diet and the importance of accepted foods at each meal. In many traditional cultures around the world, meals are accompanied by a plain side dish, usually...
Basil and Hummus Turkey Patties – Perfect for Baby Led Weaning
Iron rich, basil and hummus turkey patties recipe perfect for baby led weaning.
How to Start Serving Family Style Meals: 5 Easy Steps
If you have been reading my blog or following me on social for a while, you know I am a big proponent of family style meals. And if mealtimes are a struggle, serving your meals family or buffet style may immediately reduce the stress levels of kids (and adults). ...
Age-appropriate Ways to Talk to Small Kids About Nutrition
If you’re like most parents, you want your kids to grow up to be healthy adults who enjoy a variety of nutritious foods and listen to their body hunger-satiety cues. But with all the nutrition information available to us now, it is so easy to feel the pressure to...
How Much Water Should Your Child be Drinking?
With the summer in the full swing, those of us in warmer climates become concerned about how much exactly our children should be drinking. This post is about water and the how to help your child stay hydrated. Make sure to download the chart on how much water kids...
Family Style Dinner Ideas for Picky Eaters
Eating dinner as a family is a modern trend I am very happy to follow and recommend to others. So many of you juggle busy schedules to spend the quality time with the kids and partners and model good eating habits. But the reality is that churning out meals...
High Calorie Food Options for an Underweight Child
Feeding a child who seems tinier than their friends is a difficult task. A skipped meal may seem like a wasted opportunity to get more calories. Constant comparing to friends and other siblings is emotionally draining. If you think your child is small and...
Are vegetarian and vegan diets healthy for kids?
More and more modern families choose to eat fewer animal products, whether for environmental, health or ethical reasons. But are vegetarian and vegan diets healthy for children ? In general, the more restricted is the diet, the harder it is for kids to get all...
Is your picky eater at risk of becoming malnourished?
A nutritional concern is frequently the main reason why parents seek help for their picky eaters. With a limited eating repertoire, it is quite understandable to think that kids are not getting enough nutrition to grow and develop optimally. But are our...
15 Nutritious Finger Food Recipes for Your Baby
This post is long overdue because so many of you have asked me for more recipes of finger foods for babies. But with this blog and my work gradually moving into a more consulting/counseling space, I just do not have a lot of time to test recipes and take pretty...
How to Read Child Growth Charts: Percentiles Explained
Find out how to read child growth charts correctly. Common myths about growth chart measurements dispelled.
Should I give my child a bedtime snack?
A pediatric dietitian’s take on bedtime snacking. When bedtime snack is a good idea, when and how to offer bedtime snacks.
Mega post on dairy and dairy-free drinks for children
Which is a better source of calcium for your child, dairy or dairy-free beverages? This post explains it all.
Child Nutrition Experts: How They Can Help Your Family
All about Pediatric dietitians – what they can do for families, the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, misconceptions about dietitians, and more.
Welcome to Feeding Bytes!
I am Natalia, a registered dietitian, child nutrition expert and mom of three. I love helping families raise healthy and happy eaters, resolve feeding problems, eat well with food allergies and enjoy family meals in simple and delicious ways.
