Key Nutrients Archives - Happy Healthy Eaters

Why is My Toddler Suddenly a Picky Eater? Dietitians give 5 reasons

Understand why your baby, who would eat anything, has now become a toddler who turns their nose up at everything!

A baby in a high chair enjoying spaghetti.

Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Offering Wheat to Your Baby

Learn why it’s important to introduce your baby to wheat + when and how to do it!

A row of small children lying on the grass propped up on their elbows drinking water from straws.

9 Tips to Keep Your Kid Hydrated in Hot Weather

When the summer heat is here, you might be wondering, how do I keep my baby or toddler hydrated? Registered Dietitians are coming at you with tips and tricks that work.

How to Spot Sugar in Your Child’s Diet and Why It Matters

Sugar is found in a lot of foods at the grocery store. Learn how to spot the sugar and discover how much is ‘too much’ for our little ones.

8 Things To Do Before Baby Arrives [from Dietitian moms who’ve been there]

Make your family’s transition to a new baby a little smoother with these 8 [mostly] nutrition and food tips to do before baby arrives- compiled by Registered Dietitians.

Young girl brushing her teeth in front of the bathroom mirror with her mother leaning over and modeling how to brush teeth.

7 Nutrition Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy

Sugar is a well-known contributor to dental caries….but that doesn’t mean it needs to be completely avoided. Let’s look at how to preserve dental health in your children while still allowing them to enjoy sweets.

toddler with brown hair at a high chair biting into a slice of toast.

Help! My Toddler Only Eats Beige Foods!

If your child has a strong preference for “beige” foods such as bread and crackers, you may be wondering if they’re getting any nutrition from these foods! Learn what nutrients are found in wheat and how it contributes to a healthy, balanced diet.

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Is Salt Bad For Babies?

Feeling confused about how much salt your baby should have? Learn what salt/sodium is, where it’s found, and why there may be concern!

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How To Approach Juice With Your Toddler

Should kids drink juice or should parents skip it? Two Registered Dietitians weigh in on when, why, what type, and how much juice is appropriate for children.

An overhead iamge of the three different baby hamburger recipes and some of the ingredients used to make them. A hand is coming in from the right of the image to add a prune puree sauce to one burger.

Baby Beef Burgers – 3 Recipes

Flavourful and moist burger recipes designed with your baby’s nutritional needs in mind.

Best Fish For Babies [+ should you be worried about mercury?]

Mercury (found in some fish) is considered a neurotoxin in high amounts. But, fish is a great source of nutrients for baby. Learn which fish will maximize nutrition and safety for your baby!

An overhead image of five different beef baby foods: meatballs, steak, pasta sauce, slow cooked beef, and pureed beef

Beef Up Your Baby’s Iron Intake – here’s how!

Discover five different textures of beef that are perfectly safe for babies (and why beef helps to meet your baby’s unique nutritional needs!)

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