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Feed Kids Smart Around the Holidays
The holiday season spans from late October through early January. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Years and everything in between. Candy, baked goods, and temptations are all around in schools, friends’ homes, and family gatherings. How can you maintain a balance of enjoying the holidays with your kids without losing sight of smart eating? Aim for […]
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Halloween the Smartee Way
Halloween is the start of the holiday season. Candy and special treats are everywhere. How do we teach our kids to not overindulge in all these sugary treats while allowing them to enjoy the holidays? Here are 5 tips to keep a balance. 1. Don’t forbid Forbidden foods become more desirable and research has found that […]
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My Guest Q&A on Simply at Home Mom: Pack a Healthy Lunch Punch! Nutritionist Empowers Kids to Become Smart Eaters
A registered dietitian nutritionist, Jennifer Glocker is on a mission to empower kids to establish smart eating habits at a young age, and arm them with lifelong tools to prevent disease and promote wellness. Glockner says, “Food is a powerful tool. Studies have shown that, after reading stories about food, kids not only eat more vegetables but […]
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My Guest Blog on Long Wait for Isabella: 5 Ways to Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Child’s Lunch
Long Wait For Isabella Hello, my name is Jennifer Glockner. I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist and creator of the Smartee Plate series. I’m so excited to be guest posting here today and discuss how to entice kids to eat more fruits and vegetables in their school lunches. Recent studies show that kids may add fruits and vegetables to […]
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My Guest Q&A on Momma’s Bacon: Back to School Feat: Pack a Healthy Lunch Punch! Nutritionist Empowers Kids to Become Smart Eaters
Momma’s Bacon Teddy Tries a Veggie (Smartee Plate Book 1) Kindle Edition Written by a registered dietitian nutritionist, this innovative e-book offers interactive features to make the experience of reading a Smartee Plate book loads of nourishing fun for little ones! A frequent discussion on parent’s lips is usually about eating healthy. Kids often try […]
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Fruits and Veggies: The Stars of Every Plate
In Teddy Tries a Veggie, the fruit and vegetable characters are literally rock stars (i.e., Beta Carrot on bass and Rockley Broccoli on ukulele). They are also figuratively rock stars, as the book highlights the important nutrients each character has. Don’t Hide Fruits & Veggies. Celebrate Them! I believe that this is how we should […]
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Teddy is Here!
I’m really thrilled to announce that my first e-book in the Smartee Plate series, Teddy Tries a Veggie, is finally here! Smartee Plate is an innovative e-book series for children that introduces four to eight year old kids to basic nutritional concepts in an interactive and whimsical way, using a format children can easily digest. Each […]
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The Inspiration Behind Smartee Plate
Hi, I’m Jennifer! Welcome to the Smartee Plate blog! I’m so glad to have you here. Today I’m sharing why I chose a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist and what led me to create Smartee Plate, my new e-book series for children. I’ve always been fascinated by the preventative aspect of good nutrition, which […]
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