Monica Moreno
Allergy-Friendly Halloween: Tricks and Treats
There’s nothing scarier to the mother of a child with food allergies on Halloween, or any day, than an allergic reaction. Before I became...
Snack Time: 8 Back to School Snacks You’ll Be Stealing
Honestly, I’d probably go back to school if solid snacks were provided.
One way to illuminate your kids’ back-to-school entry experience is to lure...
Jewish Heritage Month: Monica’s All-Star List of Mitzvah Foods
If you live in Miami, you’ve likely befriended (hopefully!) someone who is Jewish. Part of living here is steeping yourself in our exquisite diverse...
Passover + Easter Nutrition Hacks: ALL THE EGGS In Your Basket
Whether you celebrate Passover, Easter, or are simply lucky enough to be invited to a Seder or egg hunt and feel festive with friends--our...
Beach Snacks: Spring Break Snack Hacks From a Dietitian
Bust out your sunscreen and beach snacks, families! It’s somehow already spring break and though our days haunting Collins Avenue after dark are (likely)...
Heart Health Month for Kids: Little Hearts, Big Bites
February is Kids' Heart Health Month
We all have hearts--both physically and hopefully, emotionally! Even though heart disease is more commonly a disease of the...
Fall’s Most Fabulous “Superfoods” Your Plate Needs
Not all superheroes wear capes. While there are no such things as "superfoods," clinically or scientifically speaking, we can certainly rely on certain autumnal...
Food Safety: 13 Ways to Mind Your Munches
One of my darling topics is food safety. As a certified ServSafe instructor as part of my adjunct professor gig, I’m now uniquely qualified/terrified...
I’m a Dietitian, and I Hated Feeding My Baby Solid Food (At First) |...
This post is the 3rd in a series about my journey through feeding my baby solid food. If you haven't already, be sure to...
I’m a Dietitian, and I Hated Feeding My Baby Solid Food (At First) |...
This post about starting babies on solid food is part 2 of a 3-part series. In case you missed it, you can read part...














