Christine Palumbo, a mother of three, writes the Good Sense Eating column for Chicago Parent. She is a registered dietitian in Naperville and an adjunct faculty member at Benedictine University.

Past articles

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Yummy love for your heart
January 23, 2012
Six food that can make your family healthier. 

Get organized, get cooking
December 22, 2011
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get organized, why not start in your kitchen? 

Too many sugar plums dancing in their heads?
December 9, 2011
Indulge for your holiday, but get right back on track for healthy eating the next day. 

Sugar overload?
October 28, 2011
Christine Palumbo explores healthier ways to help kids get their sweet. 

Hiding veggies: Deceptive or just plain smart?
September 27, 2011
Sometimes moms and dads feel they must resort to elaborate plots to get kids to eat their veggies. Registered Dietician Christine Palumbo says it's OK to sneak in veggies when the kids are very are young, but also keep fruits and vegetables in plain sight. 

MyPlate: A symbol we can relate to
August 26, 2011
No more Food Pyramid! The new dietary guideline, MyPlate, makes it perfectly clear that eating right means plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.  

Chicago nutritionist: Can eating well while pregnant make your baby smarter?
July 25, 2011
Mothers who wish to boost their babies' IQ often turn to Baby Einstein videos. But what just eating well could do the tricks? 

Chicago nutritionist debunks top 5 nutrition myths for kids
July 19, 2011
Between the Internet and misinformed friends and day care providers (maybe even Grandma!), there’s plenty of nonsense floating around about feeding children. Let’s explore some of the biggest ones. 

How to pack snacks for every type of summer vacation
May 31, 2011
Whether you travel by plane, train or automobile, summer is the time many of you take a break from your routine. But you can you still keep the family reasonably nourished, no matter how you travel.  

The influence of mothers on Chicago kids' eating habits
May 3, 2011
Sure, friends and tastes and advertising all play a role. But researchers are discovering just how much influence mothers have in what their kids eat.