This blog post appeared many moons ago when I started Just the Right Byte. As I fastidiously work on Fearless Feeding, I thought this would be a good re-read, especially as spring has sprung and sporting events are in full swing. Crackers, pop-tarts,...

In a society that places a high focus on food (both healthy and unhealthy), it’s easy to get mired in the black and white thinking of “good foods, bad foods". Parents easily fall into this trap while they are in the midst of  “getting food right”...

Do you ever wonder what kids think about food? While kids are certainly swayed by commercials, taste and catchy ads, I think some kids are becoming more savvy about food and the foods they choose to eat.  Good news, yes? Here's an opinion, written by an...

My pediatric clients know how difficult it is to go to parties, celebrations, or gatherings that have food as a central focus.  This is a problem with which adults are often challenged, but is a growing reality for many children, too. School parties,...

Whether you are a proponent of the highly debated soda tax or defiantly against it, you need to know the baseline on soda and its contribution to your child's diet so you're both not in the outfield! Strike One:  Phosphoric acid. The acidic component...

Why Weight? to think about the impact of convenience foods on your child's health?  Convenience foods have been around since WWII, when foods were prepared for soldiers at war, to be easily consumed with minimal preparation on the battlefield--simply...

When I was younger, drinking soda was a treat.  Only allowed when at parties or when out for dinner...and no refills.  And the standard soda was a 12 ounce can, or a 10 ounce paper cup from the fast food joint.  Diet sodas were not even an option...