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,...
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 how to help your child stay hydrated. Make sure to download the chart on how much water kids need,...
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 comparison 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...
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.
Does my child need a supplement?
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Want your child to try new food? Try this messy strategy.
How to help children develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies through food play. An interview with a pediatric dietitian.
Welcome to Feeding Bytes!
I am Natalia, a registered dietitian, child nutritionist 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. 
