The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that kids do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. A shocking headline? As a pediatric registered dietitian, I am not at all surprised.

This content is sponsored by Truist. Kale. People tend to love it or hate it. Surprisingly, baked chips made from the curly greens are perhaps the most popular recipe with kids who take part in the ...

Finding ways for kids to eat their vegetables can be a difficult task for many parents. Now, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland are calling on parents to take their own advice to make ...

Pairing vegetables with a fun dip, like hummus or ranch, can make them taste better to kids. You can also ask them what their favorite veggie is and build a meal around it with their input. Asking ...

It can be difficult to get young kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal. It can ...

Children are notoriously picky eaters and parents may struggle to get them to eat the daily recommended amount of vegetables. This problem is compounded by readily available high-fat, salty, and sweet ...

The MNyou Youth vegetable garden near Willmar is located on a scenic former horse pasture owned by Brent and Debbie Larson, just north of Willmar. Currently, about three acres of land is used for the ...

In the spring of 2023, I planted a mini bell pepper plant and the results have been phenomenally satisfying. I thought this was a gimmick plant sent to me by a seed company, but it is much more than ...

It’s important for kids to eat a healthy breakfast to refuel their bodies after sleep, as their brains and bodies are still developing (1). Yet, 20–30% of children and adolescents tend to skip this ...

Vegetables can be a battleground when it comes to children — from adopting an “all white” diet, to refusing to eat all things green, to “it tastes yucky”. Fussy eating is one of the first ways ...

Children are notoriously picky eaters and many parents find it hard to get their children to eat more vegetables, which are important for growth and development. Now, a new study shows that repeatedly ...