Fitness and Family
The Best Exercise for Kids and Heart Health
Are your kids stuck in the same ol’ exercise routine? Try these exercise ideas for kids to switch things up and get their hearts pumping.
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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Healthy Living Tips
How to Prevent Colon Cancer: What Young Parents Need to Know
It’s not just an “older person thing.” Learn why colon cancer prevention should start early with kids and teens! In one year, two young women
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
Rewards for Kids: Why They Shouldn’t Include Food
Do food rewards help improve children’s eating habits or make them worse? Here are easy ways to choose the right rewards for kids. Understand how
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
How to Prevent Holiday Constipation in Kids and Adults
While the holidays can make you feel pooped…they can also make pooping a struggle. Use these tips to prevent constipation in kids and adults. Thanks
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Special Diets
Is Soy Safe for Kids?
Yes, soy is safe for kids and can be part of a healthy balanced diet for boys, girls, and families! Soy, along with a variety
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Favorite
Cancer Prevention: What Parents & Kids Need to Know
Learn about cancer prevention from one of the American Institute of Cancer Research’s dietitians and keep your kids on a path for good health! Each
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Infants and Toddlers
Baby Meal Ideas with Baby-Safe Spices
Here are savory and sweet meal ideas that include baby-safe spices and herbs to help boost flavor and nutrients in your infant’s diet. Are spices
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Recipes & Kids Meal Plans
Crispy Baked & Breaded Zucchini Chips
These crispy baked zucchini chips are a healthy approach to a Mediterranean classic. If you have difficulty getting your little ones to try new vegetables,
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
Simple, Tasty, and Healthy Snacks for Kids
Snacks are important for growing children. These options for healthy snacks for kids offer nutrient boosts and help avoid dips in energy and hunger. Would
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
