Fitness and Family
7 MORE Sly Ways to Sneak in More Exercise
Here are some easy ways for busy moms, dads or caretakers to fit in exercise and move more! You’ll be doing them out of habit
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
About the Author
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Melissa is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with a master's in nutrition education. She is the founder of SuperKids Nutrition Inc. Read more about her Super Crew children’s books and her experience as a registered dietitian on the About Melissa and Shop page. Discover how nutrition can help you live your best health potential through her plant-based books and newsletter on Melissa’s Healthy Living.
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Fruits and Vegetables
Five Fall Foods with Fantastic Flavors!
Check out these top picks for tasty and nutrient-dense fall foods! The autumn season may be associated with trees shedding leaves, but these foods aren’t shedding
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Infants and Toddlers
Part 1 of 2: Feeding Solids to Your Baby During the First Year of Life
Learning how to feed your baby his or her first foods can be tough! We got answers! It’s time to start weaning your baby off
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Special Diets
Shocking Color Additives in Food Marketed to Kids
Foods marketed to kids often have many more additives than we think – especially when it comes to artificial coloring. It’s no secret that bright,
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
Healthy Food Substitutions for Kids’ Favorite Junk Foods
Explore new foods with your kids to substitute for the junk food they don’t need! Healthy foods can taste yummy too! This post contains an
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Fitness and Family
Ways to Make Exercise Fun for Busy Parents
Stuck in an exercise rut? Feel like you’re in a workout funk? Switch things up by trying one of these super fun, extra easy suggestions!
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
Omega-What? A Quick Introduction to Omega-3 Fatty Acids
You may have seen packages at the grocery store touting ‘Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids,’ but what does this mean and why does it matter? In
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Nutrition and Weight
Summer Time – When Kids Gain Weight
Research shows that children are more likely to gain weight during the summer months. Use these tips to avoid weight gain during summer! When you think
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
10 Tips for Packing Lunch for Camp or Summer School
It’s time for summer camp and summer school! Use these tips to make sure that your kids actually eat the nutritious lunch you pack for
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
