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Growing up nourished
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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.
Originally published 2021. Updated September 2026 with current research and drinking water guidance. Why water quality deserves more attention Water is foundational. We drink it. We cook with it. We make coffee with it. We wash our produce in it. We bathe our children in it. Depending on where you live, you may interact with […]
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
