Ever wonder what’s in a dietitian’s grocery haul? Read on for the must-buys and favorite new finds of the FEED RDs: FEED founder Lara Field is a pediatric nutrition expert and mom of two, so her go-to grabs often include easy eats for the whole family including: Easy lunch options Whole wheat pasta Amy’s […]
FEED is growing! We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Sara Haas, RD. Read on to find out more about Sara and her unique perspective as a dietitian and culinary expert. With Sara’s help, we are so excited to offer our clients more help in the heart of the home– the kitchen! […]
When choosing snacks, we always recommend choosing fruits and vegetables over the various refined-carbohydrate crackers, cookies and salty snacks. Choosing nutrient-dense, fiber-filled fruits and veggies not only provides antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, but it also reduces consumption of other empty-calorie snacks, which provide little, if any, nutrition. Fresh fruits and vegetables, eaten in their whole […]
When it comes to starting solid foods there is no shortage of information available to parents. But often times, parents will find themselves reading advice that contradicts something they else they had just read. To help us determine what to actually believe, read along and get FEED founder and Registered Dietitian, Lara Field’s expert advice and […]
Research has clearly shown that eating too much fat causes weight gain due to excess calorie intake. Carbohydrates (sigh!), this poor nutrient category sure has taken its share of abuse. Everything from no-carb to low-carb to only-brown-carbs has circulated through the media. The truth is, both children and adults over-consume carbohydrates, which, like fats, can […]
Picky eating is a common struggle in childhood. However, FEED’s picky-eater problem solver, Lara Field has years of experience helping parents manage these behaviors. Read Lara’s tips on how to meet your picky eater’s nutritional needs in her interview with OPEEQO.
Halloween is just around the corner. Our candy buckets will soon be overflowing with chocolate, gooey, chewy, sugar-loaded morsels, most of which will stick around our pantry through most of the winter months ahead. These little calorie-packed diet bombs can be the demise to the best laid healthy eating plans for you and your kids. […]
School is well underway! Are you tired of making lunch yet? It may be hard to believe, but research suggests cafeterias provide healthier meals than home-prepped varieties. Does your lunch need a makeover? Below are five of the main complaints with bagged lunches, along with solutions to improve this mid-day meal and show your lunchbox some love: “Half of the […]
There is nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables during their peak season. Check out our “Eat Seasonably” feature where we will share health tips, preparation tricks, and new recipes featuring the best of the season’s produce. Did you know? Arugula is one of the most potent natural superfoods Arugula is also commonly known as “rocket” […]