Veggie Hero Nutra Organics

By Kyla Smith | September 19, 2023

Is it a food? Is it a supplement? Is it the world’s most expensive vegetable powder??! Nutra Organics’ Veggie Hero claims to be a solution to fussy eating (Uh-oh, I might be out of a job!) but just how does it fare when placed under the microscope. Check out the link in my bio to find out my thoughts.

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Pediasure

By Kyla Smith | December 20, 2022
  • Recently I’ve seen Pediasure powder being advertised EVERYWHERE. Pediasure is a medical nutrition supplement, and I feel very uncomfortable seeing it marketed to parents on TV or by influencers on social media. As a paediatric dietitian I have prescribed Pediasure and other nutrition supplement drinks for patients in the past, but these have been for cases of malnutrition, medical conditions, disability, EXTREME fussy eating and tube feeding.
  • The Pediasure ads play on parents’ fears of their child not getting “enough” and they make bold statements about Pediasure being a magical tool for improving appetite. Quick spoiler, there are big issues with these claims.
  • This week’s Chewsday Review is a little different (and a little longer than normal), but if you’ve ever considered buying a supplement drink for your child please read on.
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    The Kids Shake

    By Kyla Smith | August 2, 2022

    The breakfast powder that promises no more kicking, screaming, or bribing your kids to eat breakfast. Is this the magical food (or drink) we’ve been waiting for? Let’s find out if we can have our shake and drink it too. Brace yourself, it’s a long one…

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