by Natalia Stasenko | Jun 8, 2017 | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
Protein in kids' diets is always a hot topic in parenting forums and Facebook groups. The overwhelming concern about children not getting enough protein may be partly fueled by the food industry and partly by our own misconceptions about how much protein kids need for...
by Natalia Stasenko | May 16, 2017 | Picky eating, Recipes
Need some crowd pleasing easy family meal ideas? I got 15 for you in this post. These recipes come directly from my friends dietitians, so they are not only simple and delicious, but also full of nutritional goodness. And most of them can be prepared in under 30...
by Natalia Stasenko | Apr 3, 2017 | Picky eating
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by Natalia Stasenko | Mar 22, 2017 | Feeding strategies, Picky eating
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by Natalia Stasenko | Mar 10, 2017 | Child nutrition, Picky eating
Children’s bodies are in the business of growing so it is vital that they get the nutrition they need. But it is not easy, especially as they are going through the fussy toddler or choosy teenager phases. How can parents help ensure kids get enough nutrition? By...
by Natalia Stasenko | Jan 22, 2017 | Picky eating, Recipes
This post was inspired by one of the chats we had the other day in our ever growing Feeding Bytes group on Facebook. What? You are still not a member? Please join here, it is absolutely free and you will love it, I promise. We talk all day about feeding kids and easy...
by Natalia Stasenko | Nov 22, 2016 | Child nutrition, Division of responsibility in feeding, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
Well, life is busy with Thanksgiving just round the corner. But for those of us with picky eaters in the family the thought of another mealtime drama accompanied by helpful (not) remarks of family members and friends is excruciating. So I thought it would be helpful...
by Natalia Stasenko | May 24, 2016 | Child nutrition, Feeding strategies, Picky eating
As a registered dietitian, I am well aware of the wonders good nutrition can do. And still, despite all the knowledge and credentials behind my belt, striving for a perfect diet is much lower on my priority list than fostering a healthy relationship with food for my...
by Natalia Stasenko | Nov 6, 2015 | Feeding strategies, Picky eating
With the proliferation of websites and books devoted to sorting out feeding problems including picky eating, it seems like it is easy to get solutions for your dinnertime troubles by just flipping a few pages or scrolling through a couple of articles. But, like with...
by Natalia Stasenko | May 19, 2015 | Feeding strategies, Picky eating
Curious about how your child may feel about trying new food? Imagine yourself in front of a plate of roasted CRICKETS in a respectable restaurant, with the chief standing in front of you and describing nutritional and environmental benefits of toasted crickets! (Real...
by Natalia Stasenko | Dec 19, 2014 | Feeding strategies, Picky eating
Does your child skip meals? Mine certainly do from time to time. Whenever they are served a big snack at a playdate or get a treat at a birthday party, they are not that interested in the dinner offerings. It does not worry me that much however, despite the disturbing...
