Nutritious Foods/Meals
September is National Whole Grains Month!
September is Whole Grains Month and this can be a great time to make an effort to add a few more servings of whole grains to your life. Sometimes when getting started on a gluten-free diet, it can be confusing. Which grains are gluten-free? I want to take all of the...
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
Today is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! At Nourishing Hope, I encourage parents to get their child(ren) cooking so they become invested in their nutrition and develop a love of trying new foods and eating healthfully. As a matter of fact, I had one of the...
Summer Grilling: Kid-Friendly Vegetables on the BBQ
Most dads love a good barbeque. If you’re a dad planning a barbeque, or a mom creating a fun day for the dad in your family’s life, I’ve got some ideas for you! When you think of BBQ, I’m sure most of you are thinking of meat. But vegetables can be delicious on the...
Using Rainbows to Teach Kids Good Nutrition
Have you been trying to get more nutrients (and vegetables) into your child? As a nutritionist specializing in children with autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental delays, I can share with you that most parents I work with are worried about their child’s...
Rainbow Fruit Kebabs: Healthy Treats for Kids
For holidays, kids are often looking for treats. And those are usually in the form of sugar. Fortunately summer holidays like 4th of July and Labor Day are the perfect time for a healthy fruit based dessert. And nothing is more pure than fresh fruit. So this holiday...
Traveling on a Special Diet
Now that summer has arrived, I'd like to share some tips for traveling on a special diet. Traveling with children can be challenging enough. If you or your child is on a special diet, the idea of taking a trip can make any...
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My Approach to a Healthy Food Pyramid for Kids
[Is Choose MyPlate Best?]
It’s no secret that we live in a culture of fad diets and nutritional trends. In fact, the odds are that you’ve heard of several new ones this year alone. Mediterranean, keto, vegan, and more– with all these options, what’s the best choice for eating healthy? ...
Kid-Tested Lunch Box Ideas for Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Special Diets
Being the mother of an elementary school child, I have been experimenting for a couple years on what's best to put in my daughter's lunch box that his healthy and delicious. One of the challenges of school lunch is that we parents...
Chicken Pancakes, Kale Chips, & Raw Sauerkraut Recipes with Cook-Along Video
Learn to make these nourishing gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, Paleo, SCD and GAPS-friendly recipes with Julie! A few years ago, I led a livestream special USAAA Pre-Conference Event with ZenWorks Production - the first Nourishing Hope Live Cook-Along! It...