Hello Villagers, I love cooking meatballs and my kids love to eat them. They are fantastic in soups, stews, pastas, or by themselves with a little dipping sauce. Frozen meatballs used to be my go-to because of...
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some ways you can keep your family eating healthy on a budget.
Hello Villagers. As parents, we know that our kids need to build strong bones and that they need calcium to do it. Most children get their calcium intake from dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt. But...
Does my child need a supplement? This is a question asked by a large majority of parents. We are constantly wondering if our children are eating enough, growing enough, and why they insist on only consuming mac and...
My youngest two are terrible picky eaters. My oldest two were as well, but they have luckily managed to grow out of that phase. Protein foods seem to be one of the trickiest food groups to serve. So I am constantly...
Does my child need a supplement? This is a question asked by a large majority of parents. We are constantly wondering if our children are eating enough, growing enough, and why they insist on only consuming mac and...
Books are a great way to expose children to different healthy foods, without the pressure of having to eat them. Long term, this can help to increase familiarity and comfort around these foods and increase a...
Hello Villagers. Vitamin D is an important fat soluble vitamin for both adults and children. It does many things for our bodies. This nutrient helps build strong bones, plays an important role in immune function, and is...
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some ways you can keep your family eating healthy on a budget.
Dr. Jessica Barnes received her PhD in nutrition from Texas Woman's University. Her research focused on food preference development and creating materials to help preschoolers become familiar with healthy foods. She has worked with families and communities as a clinical and community Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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