How to Feed a Picky Eater Without Turning Meals Into a Power Struggle
If you’re feeding a picky eater, you’ve probably asked yourself questions like: Should I make them finish dinner? Should dessert only come after they’ve eaten their vegetables? Am I making picky eating worse? How do I encourage healthier choices...
Do You Really Need Supplements? A Dietitian’s Honest Take
Let me start with this: I’m not immune to what I’m about to talk about. As a dietitian, I get asked about supplements all the time, and honestly, I get the appeal. I’ve tried many of them myself. From probiotics to greens powders to the latest “must-have” wellness...
What to Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking (Easy, Healthy Meal Ideas for Low-Energy Days)
I’ll be honest, there are days (many) when I don’t want to cook. Not because I don’t care about nutrition.Not because I don’t know what to make. But because it just feels like… too much. And parents make SO. MANY. MEALS! If you’ve ever opened the fridge and felt...
When Family History Feels Like Fate
A St. Louis Dietitian’s Perspective on Genetics, Health, and How We Can Support Ourselves If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment with an elevated lab or a comment about your family history lingering in your mind, you know how quickly that can become...