Nutrition

6 ways to get your picky eater to try new foods

6 ways to get your picky eater to try new foods

Emily Rivas

The healthiest yogurts that kids will actually eat

The healthiest yogurts that kids will actually eat

Greek yogurt, lactose-free yogurt and more: Reviews of the healthiest yogurt cups that are kid-friendly, tested in our lab with a dietician and by parents.

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Are Milk Alternatives Unhealthy for Kids?

Are Milk Alternatives Unhealthy for Kids?

Experts are warning parents to use caution when choosing plant-based drinks for kids. Dietitian Cara Rosenbloom explains what to look for.

Cara Rosenbloom

10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies in School Lunches

10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies in School Lunches

Research shows that kids aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Here's how to give your kid a healthy head start.

Jill Buchner

10 things your doctor told you about kids' nutrition that are wrong

10 things your doctor told you about kids' nutrition that are wrong

Everyone likes to give advice about kids' nutrition. But you need to take it with a grain of salt. Here are 10 nutrition myths you've probably heard.

Cara Rosenbloom

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Meant to be a once-in-a-while thing, treats are now ubiquitous in kids' daily lives.

Cara Rosenbloom

Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again

Think giving your kids juice is better than soda? Think again

New guidelines confirm what dietitians have been saying for years: Juice is full of sugar and it’s not a healthy way for kids to hydrate.

Jill Buchner

Comforting kids with food leads to emotional eating later in life

Comforting kids with food leads to emotional eating later in life

That ice cream or candy you give your kids when they're upset could have some unintended consequences on how they make food choices down the road.

Raina Delisle

Why energy drinks and sports drinks are dangerous for kids

Why energy drinks and sports drinks are dangerous for kids

Sports drinks and energy drinks are totally unnecessary for kids, plus they come with added health risks from extra sugar and caffeine.

Jill Buchner

How my picky eater became an adventurous foodie

How my picky eater became an adventurous foodie

"I was thrilled to see her hand move in the direction of a spectacularly stinky blue cheese."

Elizabeth Chorney-Booth

7 signs you should seek help for your picky eater

7 signs you should seek help for your picky eater

How do you know if your picky eater's behaviours are typical kid stuff, or something to worry about? Here are some signs to watch for.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

3 holiday foods pregnant women should avoid (and 3 foods you can enjoy)

3 holiday foods pregnant women should avoid (and 3 foods you can enjoy)

Rosie Schwartz, RD

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

It's not easy, but when it comes to talking to your kids about maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to talk about what foods or activities they can add in, rather than what they shouldn’t eat or do.

Kathryn Hayward

When Can Babies Eat Eggs?

When Can Babies Eat Eggs?

Dr. Dina Kulik

5 biggest school snack questions answered

5 biggest school snack questions answered

What's a healthy alternative to nuts? How much of each nutrient does your kid need to get through the day? Find the answers to all your school snack questions here!

Aileen Brabazon

12 tasty no-bake desserts

12 tasty no-bake desserts

You don't need to turn the oven on to make these scrumptious no-bake desserts.

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How to get your toddler to eat more protein

How to get your toddler to eat more protein

Worried your toddler isn't getting enough protein? We asked experts for tips and tricks to get your kid to eat more of this essential nutrient.

Bonnie Schiedel

What does a serving size look like?

What does a serving size look like?

Worried that your toddler isn't eating enough? Use this guide to figure out how much they need every day and what a serving size actually looks like.

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10 vegetarian meals packed with protein

10 vegetarian meals packed with protein

Going meatless doesn't mean you have to give up flavour. These 10 vegetarian recipes are tasty, full of protein and will fill your family up.

Alex Mlynek

Study: Coffee intake before conception linked to miscarriage

Study: Coffee intake before conception linked to miscarriage

A new study links caffeine—for both women AND their male partners—with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem