Articles by Natalia Stasenko

A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post with the headline, "Crossing Ketchup Off My Shopping List." In it, I described how we ran a taste-test of different tomato sauces with my children

Between 25-35 percent of typically developing children in the U.S. have feeding disorders, and up to 40 to 70 percent with chronic medical problems are struggling with issues related to feeding and nutrition. RDs working in

What foods should I start with? What if my baby has an allergic reaction? How do I know my baby is getting enough important nutrients? Many parents approach introducing solid foods with great anticipation and

Product Reviewed: Tovolo Silicone Yolk Out To be honest, I was a little skeptical at first when I saw the Tovolo Silicone Yolk Out egg yolk extractor. As an experienced baker with a couple of

Ready for some shocking news? According to this Natural Resources Defense Council report, 40 percent of all food in America goes uneaten.  This is around 20 pounds of food per person per month. We are now

Product Review Caso® Vacuum Sealer I had never used a vacuum sealer before, but the Caso® Vacuum Sealer turned out to be a very easy appliance to handle, even for a novice like myself. Keeping

Many families have special shelves or drawers in the kitchen cupboards where they keep “kid-friendly” foods. Some parents allow kids to choose a snack from the shelf if they ate their dinner, others give access

Many parents of young children struggle to get them to eat vegetables. Their little ones may be going through an age-appropriate picky eating stage or a food jag; they may be very cautious eaters overall;