Spinach and Lentil Soup Recipe

By: Food for Salud on September 19, 2025

Packed with plant-based proteins, fiber and essential vitamins, this spinach and lentil soup recipe is a delicious way to support growing bodies and developing immune systems.
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Nutritious Eating on a Budget: Practical Solutions for Families

By: Food for Salud on September 16, 2025

Maintaining a balanced diet on a budget is challenging but achievable with careful planning and smart choices. By focusing on nutrient-dense, low-cost foods, families can stretch their grocery dollars while still meeting their nutritional needs.
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Purple Smoothie Recipe

By: Food for Salud on August 19, 2025

Looking for an quick breakfast or after school snack? This purple smoothie only has three easy steps to a delicious and healthy morning or afternoon treat.
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Stronger than a Sneeze: Immunity-Boosting Food and Habits

By: Food for Salud on August 18, 2025

As the school year kicks off and temperatures begin to drop, so does our defense against sniffles, coughs, and the flu. With kids back in classrooms, sharing everything from pencils to germs, it’s the perfect time to give your child’s immune system a boost. But don’t worry—with a few simple tweaks to daily habits and meals, you can help your child stay healthy, energized, and ready to learn.


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Addressing Behavioral Concerns in Children: What Parents Should Know

By: Stephanie Mangels, MD on August 18, 2025

Many parents today are expressing concerns about their young children's behavior—from acting out to not listening at home or school. Dr. Stephanie Mangels, pediatrician at Nicklaus Children's, provides tips to help navigating children's behavior.
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Summer Smart Snacking

By: Food for Salud on June 20, 2025

During the summer months, kids are constantly on the go and playing all day long. All that activity means they’ll be asking for snacks more often. Now is the perfect time to introduce fresh, colorful, and fun snack ideas that kids will actually want to eat.
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Families Grow Healthy with WIC

By: Food for Salud on June 18, 2025

Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or raising young children, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program offers vital support to help your family grow strong and healthy.
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Importance of Hydration and Tips to Keeping Kids Hydrated During the Summer

By: Food for Salud on June 16, 2025

Even mild dehydration can impact a child’s mood, ability to concentrate, and physical performance. That’s why it’s important to be proactive in helping children meet their hydration needs.
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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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