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Best Foods for Weight Gain in Toddlers & Kids to Support Healthy Growth

Best food for weight gain in toddlers and kids

If you have a toddler or kid at home who struggles to gain weight, you might feel stress and pressure to get them to eat. In my experience working with families in my private practice, weight issues create more stress than just about anything else. Because of this, we want to focus on the best foods […]

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Top Iron-Rich Foods for Picky Eaters (Todders & Kids)

Iron rich foods for picky eaters

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in kids. Picky eaters, especially those who refuse whole food groups (like meat, beans and legumes) are at higher risk for low iron. Because of this, focusing on other sources of iron-rich foods for picky eaters is key. In this post, I will review the

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Best Protein Powder for Kids (Top Picks from a Pediatric Dietitian)

Best Protein Powder For Kids

If you have kids at home, especially if they tend to be picky eaters, you’ve probably wondered more than once if they were getting enough protein. You might have also wondered what the best protein powder for kids is and if you should start using one. As a mom of two, with one less-than-adventurous eater,

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Pediatric Dietitian Services: Jessica Gust, MS, RDN

Hey there, I’m Jessica Gust, Pediatric Dietitian/child nutritionist, and founder of Element Nutrition Kids. If you struggle with how your kids eat, you are not alone, feeding kids is hard work! This is why I believe every parent should have access to a pediatric dietitian/nutritionist, I’m here to help! I specialize in working alongside parents

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Best Yogurt for Babies: 6 months to 1 year (& beyond)

Best yogurt for babies 6 months to 1 year

When you’re getting ready to start your baby on solids, there are so many things to think about. I remember my first time starting solids with my oldest like it was yesterday, even with all my background as a pediatric dietitian, I was still nervous.  Introducing the top baby food allergens is one of the

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Top Vegetables for Picky Eaters (Plus 5 Ways to Increase Intake)

Vegetables for picky eaters

If you have a picky eater at home (or any kid for that matter), they likely are not eating a whole lot of vegetables. According to a 2021 study by the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of children were not getting even 1 vegetable per day.  While there are many reasons some kids don’t get

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Natural Remedies for Constipation in Kids

Natural remedies for constipation in kids

Having a constipated kid is one of the more unpleasant experiences in parenthood. Constipation is uncomfortable for them, and as a result, is uncomfortable for you. Luckily, whether they are experiencing acute (temporary constipation) or chronic constipation, there are many natural home remedies that can help.  Inside this article, I will walk you through what

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