Healthy Living Tips
Benefits of Blueberries
Want to help keep your kids’ minds sharp, their bones strong, and prevent chronic diseases? Learn about the benefits of blueberries! A blueberry’s sweet taste
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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Tasty Recipes
4th of July Fruit Popsicles with Yogurt
These healthy honey-sweetened popsicles are fun to make and eat, especially on the 4th of July! Add to your festivities with this simple and fun
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Tasty Recipes
Four Festive 4th of July Recipes
Are you looking to add some extra sparks to your 4th of July this year? Here are four fun kid-friendly recipes to share with friends
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Recipes & Kids Meal Plans
Tasty 4th of July Recipes!
When family and friends gather together there is an abundance of tasty snacks, meals, and desserts. As we celebrate our independence from England, let your
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Parent Role Modeling
Screen-Free Activities For Spring & Summer
Try these screen-free activities with toddlers, kids, and the rest of the family. They’ll be helpful as the weather gets warmer and the world starts
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
Nutrition Myth: Are Packaged and Processed Foods Healthy?
We often hear packaged and processed foods should be avoided. But are they always bad? Some can be filled with preservatives and additives like artificial
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Fitness and Family
Creating Family Memories with Outdoor Games
Try these family outdoor games to boost everyone’s activity levels and to create new family memories! Remember those days before Wii, Xbox and video games
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Recipes & Kids Meal Plans
Chickpea Dusted Carrot Fries
These carrot fries are full of flavor and have a crispy texture. They are packed with “fight-o-nutrients” for kids!
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Fruits and Vegetables
Eat the Rainbow: A Plate Packed With Phytonutrients
There is a lot of reasoning behind “eat the rainbow.” Check out the unique properties each color group of fruits and vegetables supplies. Eat the
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
