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Thoughtful ideas for raising kids who understand food, their bodies, their faith, and the world around them. Explore nutrition, homeschool learning, food and culture, family life, and real-world experiences designed to make learning meaningful.
You finally make the appointment because you have not felt like yourself for months. You are tired no matter how much you sleep. Your brain feels foggy. Maybe your cycles have changed, your digestion is off, your energy crashes in the afternoon, or your body simply does not seem to be responding the way it […]
The Afternoon Slump: Understanding and Overcoming Your Midday Energy Crash Picture this: it’s the middle of the afternoon, and you’re sitting at your desk when you feel it – a wave of exhaustion that washes over you, leaving you struggling to concentrate or even keep your eyes open. Your motivation and productivity take a nosedive. […]
Practical ways to ease mealtime struggles and help kids explore new foods.
Why food, faith, and nourishment became the foundation for Growing Up Nourished.
Turn homemade sauerkraut into an edible science lesson about fermentation and gut health.
Originally published 2021. Updated September 2026 with current research. If you have made it through Parts 1 and 2 of this series, you may be looking at your glass of water a little differently. We have talked about contaminants that can be present in tap water, including lead, PFAS, fluoride, and disinfection byproducts. We have […]
I’m Amy Gonzalez, RD, FNTP, a Registered Dietitian, homeschool mom, and creator of Growing Up Nourished.
I created Growing Up Nourished because I wanted my own children to understand more than nutrition facts. I wanted them to understand their bodies, where food comes from, why our choices matter, and how food connects us to family, faith, culture, and the world around us.
The resources I create are meant to make those conversations easier to bring into everyday life through meaningful lessons, hands-on experiences, shared meals, and learning that feels connected rather than compartmentalized.
Real food.
Thoughtful learning.
Built for real life.
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