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Pregnancy diet - A pregnant woman eating a salad

How pregnancy diet influences a baby’s taste preferences

New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in the womb...

Updated Feb. 20, 2025
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Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns

If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP. 

Updated Oct. 24, 2024
trader joe's lunch box pantry staples

6 Trader Joe’s lunch box heroes I always have on hand

These pantry staples make packing my kids’ lunches *way* easier.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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Do you have postpartum depletion? Here’s how to tell

It’s difficult to support a new life around the clock when you’re not thriving yourself.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Is your kid not eating the lunches you pack? Try these tips

An expert behind Feeding Littles—and the new book, “Feeding Littles Lunches”—shares key reasons and smart ideas to try.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
mom packing kids lunch in backpack - non-sandwich lunch ideas for kids

8 nutritionist-approved kids lunch ideas—that aren’t sandwiches

Is that turkey-and-cheese coming back untouched? It’s time to think beyond the bread.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
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Why I fully embrace ‘toddler dinner’—even as a dietitian

No cooking, zero prep, minimal cleanup. Have I sold you yet?

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
child eating spaghetti messily no rules dinner

Would you try a no-rules dinner with your kids?

If your kids are in an eating rut, try switching up mealtime like in this viral moment.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Eggs during pregnancy

6 reasons you should eat them when expecting.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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5 ways to add protein to your pregnancy diet

Protein is crucial for your baby's growth and for your health.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
dad holding newborn baby contemplating foods that increase sperm count

10 foods to increase sperm count, according to a dietitian

If you're looking to boost sperm count and fertility while trying to conceive, make sure your partner knows about these foods.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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My 10-year-old daughter asked if she was fat, and it gutted me

I looked my daughter right in her sweet little eyes and told her what I wish I’d known at a much younger age: the truth.

Updated Mar. 28, 2024
woman showing c-section scar, which she will treat with natural home remedies for c-section recovery

8 natural C-section recovery tips to help you feel better fast

These tips can help you heal faster, naturally.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022
Young Pregnant Woman — Needed Prenatal Vitamins

Looking for the best prenatal vitamin? 7 reasons why your search ends here

Needed vitamins give your body the ingredients to thrive, not just skim the surface for the bare minimum.

Updated Mar. 13, 2024
healthy snack bars for kids

I’m a dietitian and here are my 10 favorite snack bars for kids 

Bars that are full of all the nutrients you want your kids to eat more of—with flavors they’ll love.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
woman stocking fridge with food postpartum meal-prep

Your ultimate guide to postpartum meal-prep, according to a dietitian

We get it: In those early months, your own hunger often takes a backseat to your baby’s.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
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