Picky Eating: the Dos and Don'ts

By: Food for Salud on May 01, 2025

Many children between ages two and five experience stages of picky eating, which can be frustrating for both parents and kids. While it’s completely normal, it can lead to situations where a child suddenly refuses foods they once liked or only eats one thing on the plate—so here are some helpful dos and don'ts to guide your family through it.
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Plant-Based Meals Made Easy

By: Food for Salud on April 07, 2025

Incorporating plant-based meals into your weekly recipes is a great way to increase fiber, fruit and vegetables, and necessary vitamins and minerals. Our Food for Salud experts put together some tips to help make delicious and easy plant-based meals.
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Food Connects Us: Celebrating the Power of Food and Nutrition

By: Food for Salud on March 03, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate how food connects us to one another, our cultures, and the world around us. This year’s theme “Food Connects Us” emphasizes the powerful role food plays in building relationships, promotion of cultural understanding, and supporting personal health.
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Breaking the Sugar Habit: 10 Tips for Reducing Sweets

By: Food for Salud on February 18, 2025

Helping your child limit added sugars and develop healthier eating habits is essential for their health. Excessive sugar intake is linked to obesity, dental problems, and chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. As a family, you can make a big impact by making small changes.
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Apple Nachos Recipe

By: Food for Salud on January 16, 2025

Looking for a sweet treat for your kid's after school snack? Apple nachos are not only an easy snack, but they're a healthier alternative to traditional sugar snacks and they're fun to make!
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Tips to Increase Your Child's Interest in Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

By: Food for Salud on January 16, 2025

Getting children interested in eating more fruits and vegetables can be a challenge. However, studies have shown that as repetitive exposure to foods increases, acceptance of new foods also increases. Here are some tips by our experts at Food for Salud to help get your kids eating more veggies!
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This Holiday Season, Give Your Child the Gift of a Healthy Relationship with Food

By: Food for Salud on December 18, 2024

The holiday season, while joyful and festive, can pose significant challenges for individuals struggling with disordered eating or negative relationships with food. Our nutrition experts provide some tips to help navigate this time of year.
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Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe

By: Food for Salud on November 19, 2024

Our sweet potato cake recipe is simple to make and great at any time of the day!
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Keeping Healthy Habits During the Holidays

By: Food for Salud on November 19, 2024

The holiday season is almost upon us, and with that comes lots of festivities with family, friends, and of course, delicious food. A question that comes up a lot is how to maintain healthy eating habits for kids amidst holiday tables filled with treats and indulgences. Dr. Joanna Perdomo, pediatrican at Nicklaus Children's, has the answers!
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Fruity & Fun: Fiber-Filled Snacks for After School

By: Food for Salud on October 17, 2024

When the school day ends, kids often come home ravenous and ready for a snack. Offering them healthy, satisfying foods is the key to keeping bellies full all the way until dinnertime. Here are a few easy and nutritious snack ideas that will not only curb your child’s hunger but will also help you increase their fruit intake.
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