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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.
Practical ways to ease mealtime struggles and help kids explore new foods.
Turn homemade sauerkraut into an edible science lesson about fermentation and gut health.
INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground sausage1 medium onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced6 cups chicken bone broth2 red or russet potatoes, diced (swap out with cauliflower to make RESTART-compliant)1 bunch of kale, de-stemmed and roughly chopped1 cup coconut milksalt and pepper DIRECTIONS 1. In a large skillet, brown sausage. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the […]
Carving a pumpkin? Don’t toss the seeds. Here is a recipe to use those pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are packed with antioxidants and minerals including zinc, mangesium, and manganese. Ingredients:1 medium pumpkin or approximately 1 1/2 cups raw unsalted pumpkin seeds1/2 Tbsp coconut oil1 Tbsp butter1 tsp dried minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp dried […]
How come everything is so much cuter when bite-sized? Ingredients:One pound cooked chicken breast, shredded1/2 cup mayo (I used @primalkitchenfoods mayo)1/2 cup celery, diced1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp dried dill1/4 tsp dried parsleyCooked bacon, crumbledCucumber, sliced Directions:1. Mix chicken, mayo, celery, and seasonings till well blended. 2. Spoon out chicken salad over cucumber slices. […]
I recreated this appetizer after sampling something similar at Natural Grocers. I couldn’t find their recipe, so I created my own! Ingredients:Thinly sliced radishesRaw cheese Chutney (bonus points if you use fermented chutney! Mine was just what I grabbed from Central Market) Directions:Layer radish, cheese, and a bit of chutney for a delicious appetizer treat!
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.
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Thoughtful learning.
Built for real life.
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