This Holiday Season, Give Your Child the Gift of a Healthy Relationship with Food

December 18, 2024 – The holiday season, while joyful and festive, can pose significant challenges for individuals struggling with disordered eating or negative relationships with food. Our nutrition experts provide some tips to help navigate this time of year.

Keeping Healthy Habits During the Holidays

November 19, 2024 – The holiday season is almost upon us, and with that comes lots of festivities with family, friends, and of course, delicious food. A question that comes up a lot is how to maintain healthy eating habits for kids amidst holiday tables filled with treats and indulgences. Dr. Joanna Perdomo, pediatrican at Nicklaus Children's, has the answers!

Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe

November 19, 2024 –

Our sweet potato cake recipe is simple to make and great at any time of the day!

Fruity & Fun: Fiber-Filled Snacks for After School

October 17, 2024 – When the school day ends, kids often come home ravenous and ready for a snack. Offering them healthy, satisfying foods is the key to keeping bellies full all the way until dinnertime. Here are a few easy and nutritious snack ideas that will not only curb your child’s hunger but will also help you increase their fruit intake.

Fruit Pizza Recipe

October 15, 2024 – Perfect for dessert or an after school sweet treat, our fruit pizza recipe is easy to make in just 3 simple steps!

Breakfast Parfait Recipe

September 24, 2024 – Did you know parfait means perfect in French? This breakfast parfait by our nutrition experts, Food for Salud, is the perfect way to start your day.

Lunchbox Lessons: Nutrition Tips for Back-to-School

September 18, 2024 – Eating nutritious foods can greatly enhance kids’ energy levels and ability to learn. Our nutrition experts at Food for Salud put together tips to help your family navigate this busy start of the school year while fueling your children each day.

Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe

August 27, 2024 – Love pancakes? We do too! Follow along with the perfectly easy recipe for pancakes (or pancake mix if you like to prep ahead)!

Cheesy Zucchini Cakes Recipe

June 25, 2024 – Veggies and cheese? Yes, please! Enjoy these cheesy zucchini cakes in just five easy steps.

Shingles While Nursing an Infant

June 20, 2024 – Over the summer, I was diagnosed with shingles.  Whenever someone has found out that I had shingles, they have been surprised. “I thought only the elderly got that,” is usually the response. It turns out, you can develop shingles at any age, but you’ll only get it if you have had chicken pox (varicella).

Tips to Stay Hydrated Beyond Water

June 19, 2024 – Preventing dehydration is as easy as making mindful choices when selecting your food. Food for Salud’s nutrition experts share tips to help you and your family stay healthy and hydrated this summer.

Foods to Nourish Your Mental Health

May 20, 2024 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health can be lurking in the background at any stage of life. Creating environments that promote mental health, such as making more nutritional choices and healthier lifestyles, are necessary for your well-being at any age.

Guacamole and Corn Tortillas Recipe

May 20, 2024 – Make a delicious and nutritious snack for you and your family in just three easy steps!

Lemon Hummus with Baby Veggies Recipe

April 15, 2024 – Our easy lemon hummus recipe is an easy and delicious healthy snack that you can enjoy with your favorite vegetables!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

April 12, 2024 –

Spring is here! Let’s get outdoors and in nature. Have you thought about growing a garden? Gardens are excellent spaces where families and communities can come together to grow and harvest their own delicious and fresh foods.

Reducing Food Waste and Eating Right

March 25, 2024 –

Food for Salud’s nutrition experts are celebrating National Nutrition Month! How would you like to save money and have your entire family eat healthy? One simple way is to reduce food waste!

Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

March 06, 2024 – Gazpacho is a cold soup traditionally made with blended fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic. For this version, we're adding watermelon some extra nutrition and flavor!

Five Tips for Healthy Meal Planning on a Budget

February 27, 2024 – When life feels nonstop and food costs are continually going up, it’s hard to eat healthy. It can be stressful deciding what to feed our family. Food for Salud’s nutrition experts have ideas to help you learn to fill your pantry and fridge with healthy foods for healthy meals.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

February 15, 2024 – This blueberry banana smoothie only requires 6 simple ingredients and makes a good breakfast on-the-go or snack.

Helping Kids Celebrate Black History Month

January 29, 2024 –

Black History Month is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Black people. There are many amazing stories of resilience that can inspire and encourage. 

12 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier You

January 26, 2024 – This year, fill your resolution list with “good-for-you” goals that are easy to sustain. Let’s make 2024 a healthier year for you.

Kids and Gaming – Impacts on Mental Health

January 09, 2024 –

Online games and video games are entertaining, and kids love to play them. But there are reasons why you should monitor your child’s game time.