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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.
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the functional nutrition world, you know there is no shortage of testing available. I often work with clients who have already been through the gamut of functional testing, supplements, restrictive diets, and intensive protocols. Some of those protocols may have been completely appropriate and helpful. But sometimes, […]
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 […]
Magnesium is one of the most highly used minerals in the body. It acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme reactions. One of the most notable benefits of magnesium is that it is necessary for the relations of muscles, which benefits those with muscle cramps, restless leg, painful period cramps, and more. Magnesium […]
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.
meet amy
