nutrition

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.

How to choose an organic baby formula

We'll help you sort through all the options.

5 ways to protect your baby’s microbiome after birth

The choices you make today can impact your baby’s health tomorrow.

Pressured to lose weight before fertility treatments? One study shows it’s not necessary

Losing weight doesn’t improve fertility in some women, research shows.

Eating disorders and tic disorders have increased dramatically among teen girls as a result of the pandemic, say CDC and AAP

But experts say social media may also be to blame. Here's what parents and caregivers need to know.

4 signs that your baby is getting enough milk

Plus how to know when it's time to ask for help.

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

One way to prevent kids from getting sick? Try cow colostrum

Studies show cow colostrum can significantly reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections in kids.

I’m a nutritionist: Here are my favorite prenatal vitamins to recommend

Plus when to start taking them.

How to tell if your child has a feeding problem—and what to do next

Knowing what to look for can help you find the right solution, mama.

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

Gingivitis in pregnancy can pose a risk to your newborn

But keeping up with your dental health during pregnancy can mitigate that risk.

Actually, please *do* let your kids play with their food

Here’s how to make food fun again.

It’s science: More choline during pregnancy boosts kids’ attention

Yet many prenatal vitamins still don’t contain enough.

It’s Science: Kids who eat more fruit and veggies have better mental health

Plus, here’s how to maintain your sanity while trying to feed them.

The 5 biggest health & wellness trends we’ll all be talking about in 2022

From magic mushrooms to normalizing menopause, we’ve got our eye on these about-to-be-everywhere concepts.

Which supplements should I take to increase fertility?

While no supplement is a "magic bullet" for fertility, many over-the-counter fertility supplements can supply necessary nutrients.

Even a little coffee during pregnancy can impact your baby’s birth weight, says study

Here's what moms need to know about the latest research on caffeine, moms and babies.

There’s a nationwide carrot recall over possible salmonella contamination

Check your fridge, mama.

Scientists found an easy way to get your toddler to eat more veggies

Is your little one in a veggie slump, mama? This simple trick could get them eating more greens in no time.