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Meals","complete-guide-our-nutrition","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/complete-guide-our-nutrition/","/blog/complete-guide-our-nutrition/","2020-05-19T00:42:25","2024-10-15T13:04:25","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For too long, parents in the United States have been forced into a very subpar choice when looking for prepared meals: between food that’s convenient and food that’s healthy. Whether it’s on grocery store shelves or restaurant menus, the food industry has been all too eager to feed kids exactly what they want—which, unfortunately, tends toward heaping plates of food that are all one color, all the same texture, often deep fried, with no fresh produce in sight.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But truthfully, kids don’t \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to want these kinds of foods! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve all been primed to believe that kids’ meals have to be a certain thing, and many children have had limited exposure to whole foods that are real, clean and \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naturally\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delicious (meaning minimally processed, without preservatives and without copious amounts of added sugar and salt). It’s not our kids’ fault for craving greasy pizza pockets or deep-fried chicken nuggets, and with so few healthy yet kid-friendly options available, parents really aren’t to blame either for resorting to these kinds of meals. As parents, we’re all doing the best we can with what we have available—which is why we thought, “Why not change what’s available?” \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nurture Life, our mission is to give your family what you deserve: nutrient-dense, well-balanced, delicious meals that are based on nutritional research and appropriately portioned for the developmental needs of every age group. Most food brands don’t do this because, to be honest, it’s hard. It takes an incredible amount of work to achieve the high nutritional standards that we’ve set for ourselves—but we know that you and your kids are worth it. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mission guides our entire line of freshly made meals: Babies, Toddlers, Kids and Teens & Adults. At every age, we’re raising the bar and giving parents the \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way to feed their family (including themselves!). When Nurture Life’s on the table, kids eat better and parents do, too.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18082 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Our 5 Core Nutrition Standards\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From our high-quality ingredient sourcing to our creative seasoning, every element of every Nurture Life meal has been thoughtfully and purposefully chosen based on our core nutrition standards.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Balance and Variety at All Ages\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an industry where so many brands default to high-fat, high-sugar and high-sodium foods to deliver flavor, we’re questioning why that has to be the case. And we’re proving that there is and should be a better way! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Baby, Toddler, Kid and Teen & Adult Meals are developed by our registered dietitians and chefs based on what’s needed at each age and stage of development. We aim for a mix of colors, textures, flavors and, most importantly, food groups—all informed by the latest nutrition research. Every meal is designed for its age group’s growth and developmental needs and recommended portion sizes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ll go \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">way\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deeper into our specific macronutrient balance in the next section (\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"#Details Matter: Our Macronutrient Standards\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can skip ahead here if you’re a numbers-and-stats person\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), but we wanted to mention it here at the very beginning because research-driven balance is a foundational piece of what we do.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Veggies on Every Plate\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isn’t it strange how most foods that are marketed toward kids have no veggies at all? And if there \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a veggie, it might be a paltry piece of celery served with sweetened peanut butter spread, or maybe a few pieces of broccoli covered in a shelf-stable cheese product. Studies have shown the effects of this lack of veggies in kids food products. According to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nestleusa.com/media/pressreleases/feeding-infants-toddlers-study-finds-french-fries-number-one-vegetable-consumed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestle FITS (Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 27% of young kids do not consume a single discrete serving of vegetables on any given day, and among those who do, french fries are the number one “vegetable” consumed. It’s disheartening that the veggie bar has been set so low!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re raising the standard and promising you this: with Nurture Life, veggies will always have a place on your kid’s plate.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18034 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how many veggies in our meals\" width=\"655\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-655x1024.jpg 655w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-192x300.jpg 192w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-768x1200.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-983x1536.jpg 983w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-1311x2048.jpg 1311w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3-1200x1875.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Veggies-with-title-V3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, there’s a \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serving of vegetables in every Toddler, Kid, and Teen & Adult Meal we offer! The only exception is our Pesto & Cheese Ravioli (which has spinach in the sauce!), but we’re in the process of tweaking that recipe so that veggies have a stronger presence on the plate.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world has gotten to a place where we automatically assume kids don’t like veggies. Our meals and a little persistence can help kids not only like but learn to love them. (We’ve seen it for ourselves!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Nutrient Dense Meals\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because so many food brands assume that kids won’t eat veggies, they typically don’t include them in kids meals. Instead, many kids meals include “empty calories,” or calorie components that do not provide much nutrient value. These calories often provide a temporary feeling of fullness or satisfaction, but they don’t provide the nutrients needed to power your kids’ minds and bodies throughout the day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Nurture Life meals, there is a purpose for absolutely everything on your family’s plates. We’ve chosen foods because they have the specific macronutrients and micronutrients required for children’s physical and mental development.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18035\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100-1024x867.jpg\" alt=\"what important micronutrients do\" width=\"1024\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100-1024x867.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100-300x254.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100-768x650.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100-1536x1300.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100-1200x1016.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/micronutrients-100.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cb>Do Calories Even Matter?\u003C/b>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and no. We don’t highlight calories very often because calories alone don’t say anything about nutritional value. (The same 600 calories could mean a well-balanced meal of proteins and veggies, or it could mean a plate of cheese fries.) Focusing too much on calories may also lead to an unhealthy fixation on specific calorie counts, which isn’t something we want to pass onto our kids. Instead of calories, it is important to focus on the nutrient \u003Ci>value \u003C/i>of the food.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, we’re pointing out calories here because they do, in general, say something important about Nurture Life’s meals. Compared to most kids meals on the market, our meals are \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> higher in protein and fiber, more nutrient-dense and filling for the same or even fewer number of calories. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take, for example, a comparison of just one of our Cold Lunches to a roughly comparable Lunchables:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18001\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND-1024x416.jpg\" alt=\"Nurture Life vs. Lunchables nutrition\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND-1024x416.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND-300x122.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND-768x312.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND-1536x624.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND-1200x488.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chicken-comparison-NEW-BRAND.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18002\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nurture Life vs. Lunchables Nutrition chicken dunks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHART-chicken-meatball-vs-dunks-NEW-100.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At just 40 calories more, our Chicken Meatball Slider is twice as large and has 7x the dietary fiber, 2x the protein and just about ⅓ of the total sugars. See what we mean by no empty calories? Because our calories are so thoughtfully chosen, your kids’ lunch or dinner serves as a hearty, nutritious meal, not a light snack that leaves them wanting more.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Use Clean Ingredients\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18036\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-745x1024.jpg\" alt=\"clean, clear ingredients\" width=\"745\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-745x1024.jpg 745w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-218x300.jpg 218w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-768x1056.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-1117x1536.jpg 1117w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-1489x2048.jpg 1489w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2-1200x1650.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ingredient-Callout-V2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you should know what you’re feeding your kids, especially if your little one has \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/big-8-allergens/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food allergies or dietary intolerances\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We make transparency a core part of our kids meals, with complete nutrition facts and ingredient lists available before you order any meal. We prepare our meals ourselves in our own nut-free facility to eliminate the risk of cross contamination from peanuts or tree nuts (except coconut).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With dietary and allergen filters, we make it easy to remove meals containing ingredients that your child may be sensitive to. Each meal also contains dietary tags so you can easily check to see if a meal will work for your family’s preferences:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork free\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also focus strongly on cooking with organic ingredients wherever possible, all of which are clearly labeled as organic on our meals’ ingredient statements. The majority of our fresh produce and whole grains are organic, and we’re constantly re-evaluating our farmers and purveyors to source the very best ingredients for your family.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see what’s never in our meals? Jump to our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"#never-ever list\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">never-ever list\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. Expand Kids’ Palates\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may feel as though kids just like what they like and there’s nothing we can do about it, but extensive scientific research shows that this common belief simply isn’t true. Kids \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> learn to like foods, even picky eaters! The key is to provide consistent exposure (research says anywhere from 6 to 15 times) to different tastes, textures, ingredients, colors and preparation methods—a scientific approach that we like to call “taste bud rehab,” developed and used by one of our own advisors, Dr. David Katz, the founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of oversimplifying our meals to fit what kids already like, we push the boundaries—just a little bit for our pickiest eaters, and more for our adventurous eaters—to expand your child’s palate in a natural, non-threatening way. With every meal, we strive for that “taste bud rehab” sweet spot of creative yet approachable, familiar yet unexpected.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18037\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"nutritious chicken bites\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kid-Friendly.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Nurture Life, it’s not just about providing meals your little one will like now; it’s about setting the foundation for your child to grow up loving and choosing healthy foods. We’re committed to providing the resources and meals you need to do that:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cook with a \u003C/span>\u003Cb>wide variety of ingredients\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help build a more diverse palate—with over 20 different vegetables and plenty of unique proteins, whole grains, herbs and spices.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer \u003C/span>\u003Cb>new tastes in familiar forms\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like meatballs made out of lentils or lamb, to help hesitant eaters approach new ingredients with more ease.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We identify which meals are \u003C/span>\u003Cb>picky eater favorites\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you know where to start your little one’s eating journey.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We publish \u003C/span>\u003Cb>blogs from child nutrition experts\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that give actionable tips for expanding your kid’s palate in a gradual, effective manner.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are just a couple of our favorites:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-3-techniques/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Overcome Picky Eating: 3 Techniques to Introduce New Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/change-picky-eaters-mind-7-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change Your Picky Eater’s Mind About These 7 Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/parenting-picky-eaters-no-pressure/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Pressure, No Problem: Parenting Picky Eaters with Less Stress\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know we’ve shared a ton of information so far, but if we had to give you the “elevator pitch” of a Nurture Life meal, we’d say something like this: your family’s meals will be freshly made and properly balanced with nutrient-dense ingredients, a strong focus on organic veggies and a promise of no empty calories. You’ll not only know every ingredient in every meal, but you’ll also know that it’s there for a specific reason.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal is not just to feed your kids today; it’s to inspire healthy futures, starting right now. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"Details Matter: Our Macronutrient Standards\">\u003Cb>Our Macronutrient Standards\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundational beliefs listed above form the backbone of Nurture Life’s meal research and development process. These are our “stakes in the ground” that inform all of the choices, big and small, that go into our meals: ingredients, seasoning, spices, preparation method, textures, portion sizes and more. As a parent, you can rest assured that \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decision at Nurture Life is intentionally made based on what’s best for your child and you.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if the above-mentioned beliefs are the “forest,” now it’s time to look at the “trees”! What are the specific nutritional requirements of a Nurture Life meal? What exactly will be on your family’s plates, bowls or trays?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. Balance of Macronutrients\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve touched on balance once already, but now we’d like to really dive into what that means for your kids’ breakfast, lunch or dinner. We’ve all heard of the importance of a “balanced plate,” but balance means more than just equal thirds of whatever’s on the table.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our macronutrient balance is based on a combination of leading nutritional guidelines:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Dietary Guidelines\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Recommendations\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA MyPlate \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These guidelines are continuously reviewed by Nurture Life’s in-house registered dietitians who work with our chefs to translate the clinical nutritional measurements into creative meals that your family will actually like (and in many cases, love!).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we say “macronutrient balance,” we’re really talking about having a nice mix of foods on your plate—think a source of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fat. Especially for growing kids, balance is what matters most. It’s important not to fixate on any one macronutrient, neither in the positive sense (“Must hit X grams of protein per day!”) nor the negative sense (“Must cut all carbs!”). Teaching your kids to understand and aim for balance at every meal is an important step toward a lifetime of healthy, independent eating.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18039\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2-993x1024.jpg\" alt=\"macronutrient balance in our meals\" width=\"993\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2-993x1024.jpg 993w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2-291x300.jpg 291w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2-768x792.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2-1489x1536.jpg 1489w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2-1200x1238.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/macronutrient-balance-V2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s meals are designed to provide the right ratio of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and fat for each age range, from babies of 10+ months to adults of 18 years and up.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Protein Standards for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is classically described as the “building block” of the body. This macronutrient plays an essential role in building, maintaining and repairing body tissues as well as the immune system—processes that are especially important as babies rapidly grow into toddlers, toddlers grow into kids and kids grow into active teenagers and, ultimately, adults.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each age range, Nurture Life meals must meet a minimum protein requirement set by our in-house registered dietitians and based on the nutritional guidelines mentioned above.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18040\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"protein minimums\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100-300x149.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100-768x380.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100-1536x760.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100-1200x594.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/protein-minimums-100.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At each age, the vast majority of our meals actually exceed these minimum protein amounts! For example:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 18 g of protein per meal, our Toddlers (1–4 Years) Teriyaki Salmon with Rainbow Veggie Rice has three times the minimum.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 18 g of protein per meal, our Kids (5–12 Years) Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower has over twice the minimum.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 35 g of protein per meal, our Teens & Adults (13 Years & Up) Mini Pupusas with Fiesta Corn & Zucchini has over twice the minimum.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18041\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW-1024x970.jpg\" alt=\"protein comparison in meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"970\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW-1024x970.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW-300x284.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW-768x728.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW-1536x1455.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW-1200x1137.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bar-graph-protein-NEW.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Diverse Sources of Protein\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you might notice from the three meals above is that we offer a wide variety of nutrient-dense proteins, including many plant-based sources. For animal products, we prioritize sourcing meat and poultry raised without antibiotics or hormones and fish that are ASC-certified, the highest aquaculture standard.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an industry where chicken is practically the only option on the kids menu, we make an effort to showcase much more varied and interesting protein sources: lamb, beef, pork, salmon, chicken, turkey, egg, tofu, beans, legumes, dairy (cheese and milk) and whole grains. Remember—every new exposure gives your child a taste of the flavor possibilities out there, expanding their palate while delivering key nutrients for growth and development.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18042\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-512x1024.jpg\" alt=\"protein variety\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-150x300.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-768x1536.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-1024x2048.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-1200x2400.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Protein-Variety-scaled.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Good Sources of Fiber\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of Nurture Life’s Toddler, Kid and Teen & Adult Meals, including our Cold Lunches, are a good source of dietary fiber. In case you didn’t know, “good source” is actually a legally restricted phrase! For a food to be classified as a good source of fiber, it must offer 10–19% of the recommended Daily Value. Many of our meals take the fiber goodness one step further, qualifying as a “great” or “excellent source” of dietary fiber, which means a Daily Value of 20% or greater.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fiber is one of the most important features of a healthy, well-balanced diet at any age. Fiber plays a big role in digestive health and regulation, as well as blood sugar control and overall satiety. Our fiber-rich veggies and carbohydrates have been thoughtfully chosen to help you and your kids feel fuller longer—and prevent those cranky sugar crashes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Balance of Carbs\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs have certainly gotten a bad reputation over the years. The misconception that “carbs = bad” can be especially dangerous for kids, whose bodies rely on carbohydrates as the primary source of energy for their brain and muscles. For both mental and physical energy, kids \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carbohydrates.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cb>The Right Kind of Carbs\u003C/b>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than the standard carbs in typical kids food (e.g., deep-fried potato wedges or pre-packaged sugary baked goods), we fill your child’s plate with the \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> kind of carbohydrates. We focus on incorporating fiber-rich blends of brown rice, beans, whole grains and potatoes to provide greater feelings of fullness and more sustained energy levels throughout the day. In fact, a full 80% of our Toddler, Kid and Teen & Adult Meals utilize whole grains or vegetables as the main source of carbohydrates! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18043\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs-862x1024.jpg\" alt=\"the right kind of carbs\" width=\"862\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs-862x1024.jpg 862w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs-253x300.jpg 253w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs-768x912.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs-1293x1536.jpg 1293w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs-1200x1425.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carbs.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cb>The Right Balance on Every Plate\u003C/b>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas many kids meals offer something like a tiny hamburger patty on a white bread bun with potato chips on the side (making highly processed and/or refined carbs the largest part of the meal), we’ve significantly adjusted that formula to be healthier and more nutrient-dense for your kids. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At every age range, \u003C/span>\u003Cb>our registered dietitians have set a \u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>maximum\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cb> percentage of calories that can come from carbohydrates (55%)\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This number ensures there are enough complex carbohydrates to provide energy for the day without losing the important balance that comes from having protein, fiber and fat on the plate as well. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. Essential Fats for Kids Meals\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to carbohydrates, fats have earned a fairly bad name for themselves—and depending on the source and type of fat, this label could be accurate (or not!). In general, fat is essential to growing kids, especially for proper brain and nervous system development. Fat also helps your little one’s body absorb critical fat-soluble vitamins, including A, D, E and K.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like carbs, the key with fats is to serve the right kinds in the right amounts. Both saturated and unsaturated fats can be part of a nutritious, well-balanced plate as long as they are thoughtfully chosen and portioned. Trans fats, on the other hand, should really have \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> place at all, as they’re a known contributor to heart disease, cholesterol imbalance and other adverse health outcomes. (Trans fats are most often found in fried foods—and you can rest assured that Nurture Life meals are never, ever fried!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Keeping in line with our focus on balance for every plate, we don’t restrict fat to an unhealthy degree. Instead, we are mindful \u003Cb>of total fat and saturated fat per meal with a zero-tolerance policy on trans fat\u003C/b>. Our goal is to incorporate fat in a balanced way that gives you and your kids nourishment, promotes growth, helps create satisfaction at meal time and simultaneously fuels bodies to stay active\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about babies, you might be wondering? We do not set fat maximums for our Baby Stage 3 meals because babies \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high fat for healthy brain growth and development. Rather than any focus on restricting fat, we instead focus on providing varied, healthy sources of fat including salmon, eggs and meat. Of course, we maintain our strict no-trans-fats rule for babies, too!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At every age, we serve a variety of foods that offer different fat sources, including salmon, which is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and olive oil, which is a good source of unsaturated fats. Our meat-based meals focus on naturally lean poultry like chicken or turkey, as well as a variety of meats like beef, pork and lamb—providing the right balance of total fat and saturated fat while still introducing a wide array of flavors to help expand kids’ palates.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>What’s \u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>Not\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cb> on Our Plates\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of you and your kids’ health and wellbeing, what’s \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a meal can be just as important as what is. So instead of making only positive promises of macronutrient balance and a focus on organic produce, we also want to show you what we purposefully leave out of our meals.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s start with what science agrees is the biggest problem in the standard American diet: excessive salt and added sugar.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>1. No Excessive Salt or Added Sugar\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like everything on your child’s plate, salt and sugar themselves are not inherently bad. Salt is an essential electrolyte that balances fluids in the body, and sugar ultimately breaks down into the glucose that our bodies need for everyday activities. Just like macronutrients, the problem is when there’s too much salt and sugar, we get out of balance—too much of either is associated with negative health outcomes as well as creating a lifelong taste preference for high-salt, high-sugar foods. (And we know that greater intake of these foods is linked with higher obesity rates.) \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does Nurture Life approach salt and sugar?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cb>We Use Salt and Sugar Intentionally\u003C/b>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Sugar:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We keep added sugars as low as possible for every meal, with strict maximum amounts per meal: Toddler- max 8 g, Kid- max 9 g and Teen & Adult- max 10 g. (Our Stage 3 Baby Meals are even lower—3 g or less per meal with most containing no added sugar at all.) We never use low-calorie sweeteners; instead we use (small amounts!) of ingredients like fruit purees, agave, honey and maple syrup. We focus on reducing added sugar while still promoting nutritious and flavorful combinations.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Salt:\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While our meals do contain some salt, we keep it in check! It’s part of our mission to incorporate a unique array of herbs and spices as the most forward-facing flavors, only using salt to enhance flavor that’s already there. This allows us to help expand palates while keeping \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reduce-sodium-sugar-intake-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sodium at a minimum\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To ensure we stick to this principle, we’ve set hard rules around sodium content. Our maximum sodium  amounts are as follows: Toddlers- 450 mg per meal, Kids- 600 mg per meal, Teens & Adults- 825 mg per meal. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cb>We Get Creative in the Kitchen\u003C/b>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think that low-salt, low-sugar foods can’t possibly taste good—but we say that’s the conventional food industry talking! We know that healthier recipes can still be delicious, and our registered dietitians and  chefs play around with creative ways to reduce salt and sugar without lowering the perception of taste.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cb>How Does Nurture Life Compare?\u003C/b>\u003C/h4>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> intentional about our use of salt and sugar, and we wish more food brands were the same. The latest research shows that \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/pdf/2014-09-vitalsigns.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of kids in the United States exceed the recommended daily intake of sodium\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—by nearly 1,000 mg on average! (For reference, the total daily recommended intake for kids is between 1,900–2,300 depending on age.)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you a better idea of what intentional use really means, here are just a few interesting sodium comparisons to brands you know:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>McDonald’s\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6-Piece Chicken Nugget Happy Meal (with kids’ fries, apple slices and 1% milk) has 845 mg of sodium. Nurture Life’s Chicken Bites (with green beans and mashed potatoes) has just 390 mg of sodium in our Kid Meal size!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s Build-Your-Own Pizza has 590 mg of sodium, compared to 700 mg in \u003C/span>\u003Cb>Lunchables’ \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pepperoni pizza. At the same time, ours has the same amount of calories but twice the amount of food, nearly twice the protein and three times the dietary fiber. This means every calorie is more nutrient dense and filling for your child.  \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>IHOP’s \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver 5 kids meal (including mini pancakes, scrambled eggs and turkey bacon) comes in at a whopping 1,240 mg of sodium, more than half of the daily recommendation. In contrast, our Mini Pancakes (including pancakes, an egg bite and sweet potatoes) serve up 390 mg of sodium in the Kids portion.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower has 510 mg of sodium per serving compared to 570 mg in the original mac and cheese dinner from \u003C/span>\u003Cb>Kraft\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Those numbers sound comparable until you realize that our portion size is over three times larger, with more protein and dietary fiber, too.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cbr />\n\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our approach to salt and sugar is not only designed to meet the latest scientific recommendations but also to help you establish an early eating pattern that sets your kids up for long-term healthy eating habits. By adding very little salt and sugar and instead taking advantage of creative seasoning methods, we’re teaching kids how to appreciate what wholesome food naturally tastes like.\u003Cbr />\n\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. No Added Preservatives\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real food shouldn’t last long on a shelf, and we’re committed to freshly made meals served at their peak of natural goodness. While a few of the ingredients we source may contain standard preservatives (like canned beans or tomatoes), we never add any preservatives in the process of creating our meals. This is why they’re best consumed within a week or so of receiving your delivery. Don’t worry, though—each meal has a use by date on the packaging and can be safely frozen to enjoy later.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"never-ever list\">\u003Cb>Nurture Life’s “Never Evers”\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we keep added sugar and salt as low as possible, there are some ingredients that we take one step further and never include in our meals. As a team, we’ve read the research and consulted with our registered dietitians to create Nurture Life’s “Never Ever List.” The entire list appears at the bottom of this section, but we’d like to highlight a few of the most important ones first.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ingredients on this list are commonly used in processed foods to enhance flavor, color, texture or shelf life, but the latest scientific research has called their safety into question. Since our meals are freshly made and focused on real nutrition, we never use them!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrates/Nitrites (Sodium or Potassium Nitrate/Nitrite, Celery Powder)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium Bromate\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylparaben\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propyl Gallate\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theobromine\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Flavors\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synthetic Colors (F, D & C)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diacetyl\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bisphenol-A (BPA)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrageenan\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>We Make the Meals Your Entire Family Deserves\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By this point, we hope it’s clear just how much thought and work goes into every single Nurture Life meal. It might look like a simple plate of Mac & Cheese or a standard serving of Pot Roast, but it’s actually a recipe that’s been developed, balanced, tested, refined and finally approved by multiple nutrition experts. From our registered dietitians to our R&D chefs, quality assurance managers and taste testers, we’re all united by the same goal: to give your family not just better, but\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the best meals\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re taking a stand against a food industry that’s willing to trade your family’s well-being for profit, and we’re challenging our fellow food companies by showing that we \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teach our families, and especially our kids, to love real foods. No added junk, shelf-stable preservatives or artificial sweeteners necessary. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that healthy futures start now, by growing your entire family’s list of favorite foods (especially the veggies!) and setting your kids up for a lifetime of healthy, independent eating, no matter their age. We’re here if and when you need some help in the kitchen—whether that’s balanced meals to get through the terrible twos or a filling, heat-and-eat option after your teen’s lacrosse practice. We’ve reimagined prepared meals so that you can feel good about giving your family exactly what they need at every age, every stage, every day. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about our rigorous nutrition standards or high-quality ingredients, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Send our nutrition experts a message at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18082 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/complete-guide-our-nutrition/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Our Nutritional Standards for Kids Meals\",\n  \"description\": \"At Nurture Life, our mission is to give your family what you deserve: nutrient-dense, well-balanced, delicious meals that are based on nutritional research and appropriately portioned for the developmental needs of every age group. 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From menu design to nutrient analysis, she covers all things food. Rachael is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition and a keen interest in nutritious food with phenomenal flavor. Her passion for incorporating whole foods and creative cuisine while focusing on age-specific nutrient needs of children is essential to Nurture Life’s menu design. Rachael has been practicing dietetics since 2011, with the bulk of her experience in clinical nutrition at Loyola Medical Center, specializing in patients with cystic fibrosis as well as critical care nutrition related to lung disease and lung transplant. She also has experience in cardiac health and nutrition during pregnancy. Rachael received her B.S. from Saint Louis University in Missouri and completed a dietetic internship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. 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Our nutritional guide deep dives into the complete balance in Nurture Life meals.",{"sourceUrl":173,"__typename":135},"2020-05-19T00:42:25+00:00","2024-10-15T13:04:25+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870890392]