Bucket List Tummy

Bucket List Tummy Bucket List Tummy is a food & nutrition blog and brand sharing easy, kid-friendly snacks and recipes for the whole family. Thanks for dropping by.

From starting solids, to appeasing picky toddlers, to getting a meal on the table in 30 minutes, we want to be your go-to resource! I'm a Registered Dietitian with my Master's in Public Health and Nutrition. Food is my life. The name, "Bucket List Tummy" came to me while reviewing my never-ending list of coffee shops, restaurants, food trucks, farmer’s markets and dessert places I want to try, which is mostly what my bucket list is –with some adventurous, outdoor scenes thrown in! My bucket list is basically my itinerary for myself, and it guides me and helps me to explore a new area. What better way to explore than through food and culture? My life seemingly revolves around food, and that’s how I really enjoy life to the fullest. I believe that food has so much more purpose to our lives than just helping us survive, build muscle, provide nutrients – yes, all of those things are essential. However, food also brings people together, brings happiness and satisfaction, and creates memories. I wholeheartedly believe that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Come along for the ride!

While there is so much to digest and share from 2026, sharing a quick glimpse at some of the amazing people, food and ...
02/17/2026

While there is so much to digest and share from 2026, sharing a quick glimpse at some of the amazing people, food and experiences from Panama! 🇵🇦 this conference is unlike any other and really challenges us as nutrition communicators, bringing top notch speakers, researchers and brands together and it’s always an unforgettable experience!

While I can’t wait to share the research and stuff I learned, I’m so grateful for these people, colleagues and friends I spent the last week with!

🇵🇦 is truly an incredible place and if you ever get the chance to go, go!

02/13/2026

I was excited to go on with and to talk about how beautifully they pair together and some fun, easy ways to use them ( ) for .

We made these meal prepason jar salads, a lean beef and Sweetpotato chili and some tacos, all of which are ready quickly and great as leftovers!

Nutritionally, lean beef is high in protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins, choline and more! And sweetpotatoes are high in potassium, fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, helps helps with that iron absorption 💪🏻

Pairing them helps make that complete 🍽️

02/08/2026

I usually give them 2 choices to choose from. Today they could choose between salami or turkey and cheese sandwich or peanut butter bagels.
They also could choose between cinnamon apples or mango slices. I always serve a fruit and veggie with lunch, and then either a crunchy option or a calcium option; today I served cheese!

Trying to keep it fun with addition- also added h**p seeds to the peanut butter bagels for extra protein, fiber and nutrition! Doesn’t have to be extra fancy or pretty, just practical!

Want more lunch ideas? Comment LUNCH IDEAS and I’ll send you my blog post on lunch ideas with protein for kids!

02/06/2026

A gentle reminder for postpartum mamas ❤️

Your body just did something incredible. It doesn’t need restriction — it needs fuel, support, and nourishment!

When we undereat or chase “bounce back” culture, stress hormones rise, which can impact milk supply, energy levels, and overall healing.

Instead, balanced meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats help:
✨ stabilize blood sugar
✨ support your nervous system
✨ nourish your hormones
✨ strengthen milk production

You’re not meant to shrink. You’re meant to heal, thrive, and work toward feeling good!

Learn more about this from my latest podcast episode with registered dietitian and IBCLC Allegra Gast .nutrition

Comment THRIVE in the comments, and I’ll send you the episode for you, or to share with a mama who needs to hear this message.

01/20/2026

As a Registered Dietitian, I’m always trying to find fun snacks high in protein for my kiddos and myself and these Banana Cottage Cheese Muffins Stick!

- ready in under 30 min
- great use for cottage cheese + ripe bananas
- easy for meal prep
- great before or after practice!

Comment COTTAGE CHEESE for the recipe 🍽️

01/20/2026

We recently had Katie Fields on the podcast and what a treat it was! I met Katie two years ago through Tball, and then found out she was a fellow dietitian!

In this interview, she shares how she feeds her three active and growing boys, including one with cystic fibrosis. She shares tons of great tips about getting more calories in, which could apply for picky eaters, growing children or those with a chronic disease.

Katie is so down to earth and shares some of her pantry and freezer staples that busy families rely on. We also buy and eat everything she shared!!

Who else struggles with remembering to thaw their meat???

01/18/2026

Hi, fellow parent! 👋 Are you struggling with trying to get your kids to eat “healthy”, try new foods, eat enough at meals, etc.?

If you’re applying pressure and making them clear their plates or promising rewards, it may feel like it’s working in the short term, but the long term results are likely under-promising.

Just like adults, pressure around food isn’t setting kids up for a solid relationship with food. It also isn’t teaching them anything about curiosity!

Have you heard of the Division of Responsibility? This framework from is the gold standard around feeding kids. The basis is that parents decide WHAT to offer kids, WHERE to offer it; and WHEN. Kids get to decide IF and HOW MUCH they decide to eat.

Kids are natural intuitive eaters and can eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full. There could be a million reasons why they aren’t eating, ranging from they’re not as hungry today, they had a larger previous meal or snack too close to a meal, they’re feeling nervous or anxious, etc. We need to respect their autonomy around food.

So what do you do when you’re offering food? Always have safe food (or 2!) on the plate that you know they’ll eat, especially if you’re serving a new food or meal.

Have them model and watch you! Eat the same meal you’re serving them with them. Talk about the food and spark curiosity. It’s okay if they don’t eat - they are still getting exposure. And exposure counts and needs to be repeated over and over again.

Comment FEEDING and I’ll send you my quick podcast overview of how to handle food refusals with kids.

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Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/managing-mealtime-madness/id1795763397?i=1000701918324

01/17/2026

⁉️Why does it have to be one or the other? ⁉️

You can love your baby and family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦AND love what you do 📝

It’s far from black and white, and working moms shouldn’t have to choose.

Parents (working or stay at home) deal with SO much pressure to do it all- exercise, make meals, work, clean up the house, etc. and while some people can do each of these VERY WELL (thank you social media for the Pinterest perfect playrooms and perfectly home cooked meals and taking kids to every activity/story time), it’s nearly impossible to do them ALL.

You’re not failing, the societal expectations are failing you. You’re doing great - whether you’re an out of house working mom, a stay at home mom, a work from home mom, a blend of them all, etc. you’re doing great!

01/16/2026

As runners, we care about our health and fueling choices which is why I’m excited to be partnering with the Egg Nutrition Center .nutrition to talk about how eggs can fit into heart healthy eating patterns! ( )

Eggs are recommended for healthy adults as part of a heart-healthy diet according to the American Heart Association. They offer high-quality protein, plus vitamins and minerals that support our brains and bodies, including those that can benefit running performance and recovery. One egg has 6 grams of protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids, to help support the maintenance of healthy muscle. Eggs also offer micronutrients, like Vitamin D, iron, B-vitamins and more, which can help support the immune system, cognition, endurance performance, energy production and more. Plus, eggs have the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which help with vision and cognition.

Some of our favorite egg dishes to make ahead of time and serve throughout the week are breakfast burritos to freeze, egg muffins, casseroles, and hard-boiled eggs. Since eggs are so versatile, enjoy them any time of day.

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