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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.
I think many would agree that there’s a right way and a wrong way to do smoothies. There’s certainly an art to it. There has a be a good texture, perfect temperature, and a great mesh of flavors. Nutritionally speaking, there’s more than one way to mess up a smoothie. In my last blurb, I […]
Sole. Pronounced Solay. An electrically-charged elixir containing 84 trace minerals that can fully penetrate your cells, leaving your body nourished and fully hydrated. Other benefits include: Ingredients: A Glass Jar (a wide-mouth mason jar)A plastic or non-metal lid 1-2 cups of Himalayan Salt, Celtic Salt or Real Salt Filtered water Directions: How to Use: Mix 1 […]
Morning rise salmon bowl INGREDIENTS5 baby red potatoes, quartered8 oz leftover or smoked salmon1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juicedash paprikabuttersalt & pepper2 fried eggs PREPARATION1. Cook potatoes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss potatoes with melted butter, salt and pepper. Spread across baking sheet in […]
I was shopping at Central Market the other day when I came across a “superfood chocolate drink.” Needless to say that I picked it up. I actually enjoyed the drink but challenged myself to recreate it at home, super-charging in even more with wholesome nutrition. Call this a chocolate drink or chocolate milk, but whatever […]
I hate meal planning. There, I said it. I am a dietitian and foodie, but also a wife and mom. And I hate sitting down to plan out my meals. (Now that I’m confessing, I also hate to grocery shop.) I used to try to convince myself that I enjoyed meal planning. It’s true, I […]
There is something about chocolate pudding that brings back childhood memories. This is a simple and easy dessert that is also packs a nutrition punch. The consistency is a bit thicker than pudding but more dense than mousse. Beef gelatin contains an array of amino acids for muscle growth, joint health, supports growth of hair, […]
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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