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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!

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Microplastics in Food | Stainless Steel Tableware Set

Avoid Microplastics in Food: Tips for Safe Eating

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Microplastics are everywhere—from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, and alarmingly, in the food we eat. These tiny particles, smaller than five millimeters in size, originate from larger plastic debris that degrades over time...
Healthy Memorial Day Recipes | Asparagus on Grill

Green Grillin’: Plant-Based Dishes for a Healthy Memorial Day Cookout

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and with it comes the season of outdoor cookouts. A time when family and friends gather around the grill, enjoying mouth-watering food in the summer sun. But this...
stainless steel dishes as gift

Sustainable Teacher Gifts: Ideas for Your Child’s Teacher

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Every year, as the school year ends, a universal tradition unfolds—giving thanks to those remarkable individuals who shape our children's minds: their teachers. These gifts are more than mere tokens. They're a warm expression of...
kids eating with stainless steel dishes

Feeding a Family on a Budget With Smart Shopping

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Feeding a Family on a Budget Lately, trying to feed a family on a budget can seem overwhelming. Let alone do it in a way that avoids unhealthy, overly processed food. The rising cost of...
Sustainable School | Child with Tray

Sustainable Schools: Does Your School or Non-Profit Qualify for a Plastic Free Grant?

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Sustainable Schools Imagine walking into a school where every lunch tray isn’t just holding food, but also a promise—a promise to protect our planet for all the little feet that roam its corridors. Schools and...
Stainless Steel Cups

Why Stainless Cups Are the Smart Choice for Your Home Bar

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Elevate your home bar experience with stainless cups. Learn how their durability and design make them a smart, stylish choice.
Busy Parents, Healthy Kids: A Pediatrician Mom's Secrets to Quick and Nutritious Meals

Busy Parents, Healthy Kids: A Pediatrician Mom's Secrets to Quick and Nutritious Meals

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

As parents, we all strive to balance our bustling schedules with the need to nourish our children properly. It's a daunting task, especially for those of us juggling careers, school runs, and family life. So...
Family Meals | Starting Meals as a Family | Family Eating Dinner

4 Tips For Overcoming Barriers to Family Meals

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Learn practical tips to ensure family meals happen despite busy schedules—plan, involve, and connect with your loved ones.
Sowing Seeds of Change with The Conscious Cafeteria Project

Sowing Seeds of Change with The Conscious Cafeteria Project

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Every school day, cafeterias across the nation are bursting with energy. They are a place where laughter mixes with the clatter of trays and the chatter of children. Yet, beneath this lively surface is an...

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