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1 week 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 weeks 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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1 month ago | 
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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1 month ago | 
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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1 month ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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?
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2 months ago | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: What are the best protein foods for kids? How can I get my picky kid to eat protein? Get answers to your biggest questions about protein for kids. Worried your Team Carbs kid isn’t getting enough protein? Or whether the protein powder your son’s coach suggested is a good idea? Protein is a hot (and sometimes confusing!) topic. Here are all the need-to-know facts. Kids go through enormous growth and change, and protein is vital for that process.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
realmomnutrition.com | Sally Kuzemchak
Inside: These peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, flour-free, and gluten-free. One bowl and fast to make!Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Oats, Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Egg, Baking Powder, White SugarPrep Time: 10 minutesMakes: About 2 dozen cookiesMy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are one of the most popular recipes on my site, and these are a little spin-off.
