Pumpkin Power: Seasonal Recipes Packed with Nutrition

November 06, 2025 –

As the air turns crisp and holiday aromas fill the kitchen, one ingredient takes center stage—pumpkin! More than just a fall decoration, pumpkin is a nutrition powerhouse that's rich in vitamins, fiber, and flavor. This November, let’s celebrate with simple, kid-approved pumpkin recipes that support your child’s health and taste buds.

Healthy Haunts: Nutritious Treats for a Spook-tacular Night

October 03, 2025 –

Food for Salud shares evidence-based tips to make your Halloween both fun and nourishing.

Spinach and Lentil Soup Recipe

September 19, 2025 –

Packed with plant-based proteins, fiber and essential vitamins, this spinach and lentil soup recipe is a delicious way to support growing bodies and developing immune systems.

Nutritious Eating on a Budget: Practical Solutions for Families

September 16, 2025 –

Maintaining a balanced diet on a budget is challenging but achievable with careful planning and smart choices. By focusing on nutrient-dense, low-cost foods, families can stretch their grocery dollars while still meeting their nutritional needs.

Purple Smoothie Recipe

August 19, 2025 –

Looking for an quick breakfast or after school snack? This purple smoothie only has three easy steps to a delicious and healthy morning or afternoon treat.

Stronger than a Sneeze: Immunity-Boosting Food and Habits

August 18, 2025 –

As the school year kicks off and temperatures begin to drop, so does our defense against sniffles, coughs, and the flu. With kids back in classrooms, sharing everything from pencils to germs, it’s the perfect time to give your child’s immune system a boost. But don’t worry—with a few simple tweaks to daily habits and meals, you can help your child stay healthy, energized, and ready to learn.

Summer Smart Snacking

June 20, 2025 –

During the summer months, kids are constantly on the go and playing all day long. All that activity means they’ll be asking for snacks more often. Now is the perfect time to introduce fresh, colorful, and fun snack ideas that kids will actually want to eat.

Families Grow Healthy with WIC

June 18, 2025 –

Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or raising young children, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program offers vital support to help your family grow strong and healthy.

Importance of Hydration and Tips to Keeping Kids Hydrated During the Summer

June 16, 2025 –

Even mild dehydration can impact a child’s mood, ability to concentrate, and physical performance. That’s why it’s important to be proactive in helping children meet their hydration needs.

Picky Eating: the Dos and Don'ts

May 01, 2025 – Many children between ages two and five experience stages of picky eating, which can be frustrating for both parents and kids. While it’s completely normal, it can lead to situations where a child suddenly refuses foods they once liked or only eats one thing on the plate—so here are some helpful dos and don'ts to guide your family through it.

Plant-Based Meals Made Easy

April 07, 2025 – Incorporating plant-based meals into your weekly recipes is a great way to increase fiber, fruit and vegetables, and necessary vitamins and minerals. Our Food for Salud experts put together some tips to help make delicious and easy plant-based meals.

Food Connects Us: Celebrating the Power of Food and Nutrition

March 03, 2025 – March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate how food connects us to one another, our cultures, and the world around us. This year’s theme “Food Connects Us” emphasizes the powerful role food plays in building relationships, promotion of cultural understanding, and supporting personal health.

Breaking the Sugar Habit: 10 Tips for Reducing Sweets

February 18, 2025 – Helping your child limit added sugars and develop healthier eating habits is essential for their health. Excessive sugar intake is linked to obesity, dental problems, and chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. As a family, you can make a big impact by making small changes.

Tips to Increase Your Child's Interest in Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

January 16, 2025 – Getting children interested in eating more fruits and vegetables can be a challenge. However, studies have shown that as repetitive exposure to foods increases, acceptance of new foods also increases. Here are some tips by our experts at Food for Salud to help get your kids eating more veggies!

Apple Nachos Recipe

January 16, 2025 – Looking for a sweet treat for your kid's after school snack? Apple nachos are not only an easy snack, but they're a healthier alternative to traditional sugar snacks and they're fun to make!