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1 month ago | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Wondering if height-boosting drinks and vitamins for kids really work? Find out the bottom line and whether they’re worth it. Seeing commercials and ads for special drink mixes and vitamins claiming to help kids grow? I remember noticing them several years ago. As a petite mom with two boys who were on the smaller side, I had a mix of emotions. The marketing seemed to imply that there was something wrong with being small, something that needed to be fixed.
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1 month ago | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Love making your own salad dressing? Me too. I make our house White Balsamic Vinaigrette every single week (and get compliments whenever guests have it). But when I’m craving something thick and creamy, this is the one I whip up. It’s made in minutes and doesn’t include any mayo. • Easily adjust ingredient amounts up or down
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2 months ago | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Looking for healthy snacks at ALDI? Here are some great options, whether you want something sweet, savory, or rich in protein. Whether it’s something sweet savory, or protein-rich you’re hankering for, trust me: There’s a snack match at ALDI. As a registered dietitian and longtime ALDI shopper, I’ve rounded up my favorite nutritious snacks for you and your kids. Here are some of the best ALDI snacks I’ve found:Got a sweet tooth? Yeah, me too.
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2 months ago | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Most kids fall short on fiber. Here’s how much they need by age—plus what that looks like in real, kid-friendly foods. Fiber is like the Jan Brady of nutrients. It does so many good things! Yet it’s often overlooked—and overshadowed by fellow nutrients like protein. Most people (both grown-ups and kids) only get about half the fiber they need every day. As a registered dietitian, I’m practically obligated to geek out over fiber.
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: This simple overnight oats recipe has all the flavor of a No Bake Cookie. It’s made with wholesome ingredients and ready when you wake up. Ingredients: Old-fashioned oats, powdered peanut butter, cocoa powder, cacao nibs (or chocolate chips), maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Need quick, high protein breakfast ideas for kids? These 25 easy, kid-approved breakfasts will keep them full and focused. Perfect for school mornings. Someday, when my teen is grown and making breakfast in his own kitchen, I hope he’ll hear a little voice in his head saying: “Put some protein with that.”It’s one of my go-to refrains at breakfast when I catch him grabbing just a muffin or piece of buttered toast for his morning meal.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Want to make salads more tempting for your family (and use up stale bread)? Bake a batch of these crunchy Garlic Bread Croutons. Ingredients: Bread, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic saltPrep Time: 5-10 minutesMakes: 4 cups croutonsIf you’re still trying to get your family sold on salads, these can help! They’re like tiny, crunchy pieces of garlic bread that make green salads extra-appealing. Consider croutons as training wheels for learning to eat green salads.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Wondering if your kids should drink coffee? Here’s advice on coffee and kids, including how caffeine affects children, recommended limits, and coffee shop alternatives. Has your kid ever asked for a sip of your mocha? Or has your teen strolled in with a venti iced caramel macchiato with extra-whip? And you’ve wondered: Is this …okay? More kids than ever are drinking coffee these days, thanks in part to coffee shops on every corner (heck, your teen’s high school may even sell coffee!).
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: Heard rumors that baby carrots are soaked in chemicals–or even worse, not even “real carrots”? Here are the facts!For such a kid-friendly veggie, baby carrots have sure been the target of some nasty online smears. Rumors about toxic chemicals abound. So do accusations that baby carrots aren’t even “real carrots”. So what’s truth and what’s fiction? Here are answers to your burning baby carrot questions!Yes, baby carrots are carrots.
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: You’ve heard that gut health is important–but how do you get a good gut? Here are 7 things you can do to improve your children’s gut health (and your own!). Love a good makeover? Me too. Consider these next seven moves a makeover for your microbiome, the trillions of microbes (including bacteria and viruses) that live there. Why is that important?
