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My favorite time of the month is here and not just because of the fast-approaching holidays but because November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. As a person living with type 1 Diabetes, Diabetes month technically happens 365 days of the year. Still, it's always nice to bring awareness and acknowledge the wins and challenges of people living with diabetes. The holidays are also an excellent opportunity to choose food that nourishes and keeps us balanced all day long. One

If you're anything like me and wait until the last minute to get your gifts, this holiday guide for kids and moms will be a life savior. As you know, I'm always talking about involving kids in the kitchen, which is why I decided to give you holiday gifts to inspire kids in the kitchen. Additionally, I include a few Mom gifts that have been personal life saviors during this pandemic, and I know you will like them as well. 15 Ideas for Children's Gifts Sow Much Fun Vegetable Pl

Understanding gluten-free diets and what the research says about gluten in kids. ⁠Let's talk about GLUTEN and ⁠clear up some misconceptions about this controversial nutrient, gluten. I got this question from a Mom who wanted to know..." what's the deal with gluten? Should I give it to my daughter or not?⁠" Gluten has gotten a bad reputation to be the cause of all ailments. In fact, the gluten-free food market has skyrocketed in the last years and is now valued at 5.7 BILLON D

To celebrate fall, I'm giving you my favorite registered dietitian and Kid-approved ALDI products, plus meal inspirations for fall!

A quintessential dish for lazy weekends. You can also do it as a 3 ingredient pancake on weekdays. An absolute kid approved breakfast idea!

With kids being home 24/7, we all need inspiration for healthy snack ideas. Super simple, tasty & nutritious chocolate-chip energy bites.

School's out, summer is here (..well least in Miami) and we're running out of snack ideas! Sound familiar? These yogurt-dipped strawberries are #kidapproved by my girls and meet all of the mentioned criteria: perfect for summer, healthy, and simple to make! Did you know May is National Strawbery Month? To celebrate we got these juicy and huge strawberries to make Strawberry-Yogurt Pops. One of the most popular requests I get is healthy snacks for kids. #healthykidsnacks Why?

We all need a little inspiration, especially when it comes to feeding our kids #healthykidsnacks. No sugar added, high in fiber and protein

A simple and fun way to introduce veggies to your kids. There is something food in a skewer-its fun, interactive, your kids will love it!

Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! If you’ve ever craved a moist chocolate piece of cake, this is for you. But its not really a cake. Technically it’s a”healthy-ish” version of a bread, but super chocolaty and moist!   The best part, it includes veggies! Say whaat? Veggies! Your kids won’t believe it has zucchini.  It will hit the sweet spot every time! As a chocolate fan myself (and chocolate family), I’m always looking for that perfect moist bread that you can serve for

Disclaimer: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with ALDI, however, as always opinions are my own. Before becoming a mom, I liked going to the supermarket to explore new foods and choose my own produce. Yes, call me old-school. But, now as a mom of two, my time is precious, and supermarket shopping visits are timed to the minute. Thankfully, there is a faster, easier, and smarter way to save money at the grocery store by shopping at ALDI! This is why I’m happy to

Disclaimer: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with IMAG!NE, however, as always opinions are my own. Being on-the-run is part of a mother’s everyday routine and even part of the job description. Mom: “A selfless and loving human being who must be prepared at all times for unexpected situations and is expected to be in multiple places at once.”  A key lesson I’ve learned as a mom and registered dietitian is to be prepared with nutritious and portable snacks where

As a Mexican myself, I always wanted to prepare pork carnitas, but the registered dietitian in me has been hesitant to do so since traditional carnitas recipes tend to be fried or are prepared with fattier cuts. So, instead, I decided to make my version of healthy pork carnitas using a slow cooker. You won’t believe these carnitas are lean and so juicy! As a mom, I love the convenience a slow cooker brings-minimal cooking preparation, and you have leftovers for a few days. Th

Yes, your child with type 1 can eat candy! You heard it right.  For parents and kids with type 1 diabetes, Halloween can be a scary time (no pun intended). Not because of the costumes or haunted houses, but because it could be a day of high blood sugars and unexpected blood sugar control. As a certified diabetes educator who works with children and a person with type 1 myself, I think it’s important for kids to feel “normal” on this day.  That being said, “Normal” does not me

Lo prometido es deuda! Ya iniciamos este regreso a clase #TemporadaEscolar y no se ustedes pero siempre necesitamos algo de inspiración para crear esas famosas #LoncherasEscolares de nuestros hijos. Empezamos el año con toda la motivación del mundo y ya para Junio estamos tirando la toalla!  A continuación les brindo #EstrategiasParaPadres con mis productos recomendados para crear loncheras saludables, ricas y divertidas. 1. “LunchBots”  Toddler Bento Box – Small Snack Packer

Aviso de responsabilidad: Este post fue patrocinado por Imagine Snacks, sin embargo, como siempre las opiniones son mías. Estar en el corre corre es parte de la rutina diaria de una mamá. Cualquiera diría que forma parte de la descripción de ser Mamá. Mamá: “Un ser humano bondadoso y dedicado a sus hijos, que debe estar siempre preparado para lo inesperado”.  Una gran lección que he aprendido como mamá y nutricionista es estar preparada con meriendas o refrigerios saludables

Crear una lonchera funcional y saludable no es tan difícil como parece.  Tienes que estar preparada, tener el equipo correcto y sobre todo involucrar a tus hijos.  Tu, los conoces mejor que nadie así que sabrás que fruta les gusta y que tipo de pan.  Yo se que todas nosotras Mamas queremos que coman una gran variedad y esa es la meta.   Pero introducir nuevos alimentos en la lonchera puede que no sea lo optimo.  Procura hacerlo en casa, fin de semana o días mas rutinarios.  A

Como mexicana, siempre he querido preparar unas carnitas de puerco, pero la nutricionista registrada dentro de mí me pone un alto. Las carnitas mexicanas tradicionales son usualmente fritas o se preparan con cortes más altos en grasa. Así que, decidí crear mi propia versión saludable de carnitas de puerco #CarnitasSaludables , usando lomo de puerco y una olla de cocción lenta. No van a creer lo deliciosas que son y que verdaderamente son buenas para la salud. Si eres mamá y a

Tu hijo no para de llorar. Lo único que quieres es que se duerma para poder dormir aunque sea 30 minutos más. La solución para muchos padres es añadir cereal al biberón.  Añadir papilla o cereal a la botella de tu bebe es una práctica común e inclusive recomendada por algunos proveedores de salud. Sin embargo, añadir cereal antes de los 4 meses tiene consecuencias negativas que pueden afectar el bienestar de tu bebé. De acuerdo a los estudios,  añadir cereal al biberón antes

¿Conoces la fruta Carambola (Star fruit)? Podrás haber visto esta fruta como adorno en ensaladas, pero si nunca la ha probado esta fruta tropical, te estás perdiendo de un sabor único. Una idea ingeniosa para comer la carambola con un toque de chocolate. Dulce, acida, y sobre todo con mucha nutricion. Un postre perfecto para toda la familia. Todo empezó con mis arboles GIGANTES de Carambola/Star Fruit. Tengo 2 árboles en mi patio y no tenía idea que hacer con tanta fruta. Com