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The Pediatrician Kitchen

Dr. M empowers parents and kids to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create a recipe for good health. Let her be your expert guide to making mealtime more mindful with tips, recipes, activities and more!

Healthy Fruit Flag Cake for Memorial Day Celebrations

Healthy Fruit Flag Cake: A Sweet, Simple Way to Celebrate Memorial Day

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician—and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes can feel. But I also know, from science and real life, that what we...
Fun and Simple Outdoor Table Ideas for Memorial Day

Memorial Day Outdoor Tablescape Ideas that Feel Simple and Special

Memorial Day hits with the smell of sunscreen and the first real sizzle of something on the grill. The sun feels stronger, the kids are barefoot, and someone’s always asking is we can go swimming....
Budget-Friendly Chickpea Masala Dinner

Budget Bites: Chickpea Masala Skillet for Busy Families

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician—and a busy mom of three. So I understand the daily tug-of-war between feeding your family fast and feeding them well. But I also know from...
Say Goodbye to Mealtime Chaos With These Compartment Plates

Why Families Love our Kids’ Compartment Plates

Weeknight dinners in our house used to look a little like a cooking show gone wrong. One kid crying because their broccoli touched their rice. Another one dissecting a sandwich like it was a science...
How to Build a Healthy Kid Diet Without Mealtime Fights

How to Build a Healthy Diet for Kids Without the Mealtime Battles

In our house, we still talk about the Great Green Bean Standoff of 2021. My youngest sat at the table for over an hour, arms crossed, face scrunched, refusing to eat a single green bean....
Quick & Easy Guac: A Brain-Boosting Snack to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Quick & Easy Guac: A Brain-Boosting Snack to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician—and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes can feel. But I also know, from science and real life, that what we...
Smart Snack Swaps to Ditch Ultra-Processed Chips

Sunshine Smoothie: The 5-Minute Immune-Boosting Breakfast Kids Love

Looking for an easy, healthy smoothie recipe for your kids? This pediatrician-approved Sunshine Smoothie is packed with immune-boosting nutrients and takes just 5 minutes. Created for busy parents who want real food with real health...
Red Dye 40 Explained: Health Risks and Natural Alternatives

Foods Containing Red Dye 40 and How to Keep Them Off Your Family’s Table

I was flipping through some journal articles late one night — half out of habit, half out of curiosity — when I landed on a study about artificial dyes and children’s behavior. Red Dye 40...
Smart Snack Swaps to Ditch Ultra-Processed Chips

Smart Swaps for Chips: A Pediatrician Mom’s Guide to Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods in After-School Snacks

As a pediatrician and mom of three, I understand the daily struggle of feeding hungry kids after school. They come home starving, and the easiest thing to do is grab whatever is quick and convenient....

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