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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Spinach + sports = six pack?
July 19, 2012
Suddenly your tween or teen wants to build muscle and strength. What you need to know as fall sports tryouts begin. 

Tips for feeding special needs children
July 9, 2012
Most children outgrow picky eating between ages 5 and 7. Yet for a large percentage of developmentally delayed children, picky eating is a serious health problem. 

Eating right during the summer
June 12, 2012
Kids' normal routines are disrupted during the summer. That's no reason to let their eating routines slide. 

Nutritional advice for moms to be
April 25, 2012
Good Sense Eating columnist Christine Palumbo with advice on best eating practices for pregnant women. 

Homemade baby food made easy
March 22, 2012
Making your own baby food has many benefits, including feeling good about your decision environmentally and emotionally  

Mom as dietitian: Blessing or a curse?
February 20, 2012
How do kids really feel about mom telling them how to eat? 

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.