Nutrichicos- Nutrition for Children & Families

23/07/2025

No schedules, No curated camps, no screens. Just freedom, fresh air, dirt, cousins, tortillas and asadero.

SLOW SUMMERS AT THE RANCH ☀️🐎

I grew up spending summers in the family’s ranch in Chihuahua—no phones, no lights after 9pm, just the sound of lightning, cows, and scary stories with the cousins. We played cards with tías, climbed hills unsupervised, found dead scorpions to play pranks and yes… probably got a little too comfortable around cow p**p. 💩 🐄

These my most precious childhood memories.

And now… It’s my daughter’s turn.

There’s something sacred about these slow summers.
Where kids roam free.
Where they can get dirty, eat burritos con asadero, and fall asleep with the dirt still on their legs.

I want my girls to know this kind of freedom.
To know that it’s okay to be muddy, curious, wild.
To feel rooted and ready to explore the world.

Because being from the border means you can be both:
🌾 a ranchera/venezolana at heart
✈️ and a citizen of the world.🌎

And we don’t have to choose.

May they never forget where they come from.
And may these summers stay with them, forever ❤️

10/07/2025

Let’s start changing the narrative around sweets and veggies with our kids 💫

This one’s for all the mamás, abuelas, and tías who lovingly said:
“¡Primero las verduras, y luego el postre!” 🍮🥦

I get it! I grew up with that too. But what if I told you that using dessert as a reward can actually backfire?

In this new Messy Bites episode, I’m breaking down 5 common Latinx feeding myths (like this one!) and sharing what science really says. Because it’s time to change the narrative around food and how we relate to sweets and veggies -we can honor our culture and raise confident, joyful eaters.

🎧 Comment “Abuela” to get the episode or Listen now on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

🗣️ You will definitely want to send this to your Mom, Tía, and comadre! 💃🏾👯‍♀️we’re updating the script with love.💕

08/07/2025

It’s been exactly one year since we took the leap and moved to México. No regrets—just memories that changed us forever. 🇲🇽✨

Now that we’re back this summer, it all feels full circle.
Watching my girls ask for panuchos, walking through the mercado like locals—it reminded me this wasn’t just an adventure. It was a gift. 🎁One that taught us about food, family, and slowing down. 💫

As a pediatric dietitian and mom, I thought I was going for the experience. But what I got was reconnection, pride, and lessons I’ll carry for life.

🎧 Part 1 & 2 of the Messy Bites Podcast are live:
“What I Learned from Living in México: Culture, Tacos & Slowing Down”
Go listen—this one’s from the heart. 💛

Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
✨ Link in bio

11/06/2025

Worried your kid isn’t getting enough protein?
You’re not alone—and with protein-packed everything on shelves, it’s easy to feel like they need more.

But do they really need protein powders? 🤔
This carousel breaks it down—and the full convo’s on the podcast. 🎧
Tap the link in bio to listen!

29/05/2025

Rapid-fire Qs with my daughter = unexpected truth bombs 💥

In this special episode, Emma Lucía flips the script and asks me the questions — including why I started the Messy Bites podcast in the first place. 💛

Spoiler: It’s not just about nutrition. It’s about real talk, real mom life, and creating a space where culture, science, and chaos all belong at the table. 🍽️🎙️

🎧 Tune in now to “Rapid Fire with Emma Lucía” — only on Messy Bites!

✨ New episodes every week! Link in bio to listen + subscribe. 💛

07/05/2025

What do a pineapple, a kid’s drawing, and a nutritional science degree have in common?

They all live on the shelf behind the mic—and they each tell the story of how Messy Bites came to life. 🎙️

This shelf isn’t just décor—it’s a reflection of my story.

Of how Nutrichicos started with a mission to raise confident eaters… and how Messy Bites was born from that same passion. 🎙️

Every item you’ll see here holds meaning.

Each piece is tied to the philosophy I’ve built over the years: Feeding kids with less pressure, more connection. Rooted in culture. Grounded in science. Always done con amor. ❤️

Come behind the scenes—and if you haven’t yet, subscribe to Messy Bites and join me as we raise joyful eaters, with love and less guil! (con amor y sin miedo!)✨

🎙️COMMENT PODCAST to be the first to subscribe ✨

Let’s embrace the mess—and raise joyful eaters, together.

04/05/2025

Reset, restart, refocus, as many times as you want to! 💗💫

Life in April: Goats, travel, family, sistahs, pozole, tulips and paint (lot’s of it 🤣)

Excited for May! 💫🤩

31/03/2025

18/03/2025

🛒 Kid Snack Series: Winn-Dixie Edition! 🍎🎉

Come shop with me as I navigate the snack aisle jungle in search of our favorite kid-friendly finds—because feeding tiny humans is basically an Olympic event (minus the gold medal, but plenty of tantrums and uneaten bites). 🤣🏆

From mercados to farmers markets, bodegas to bougie stores, I’m always on the hunt for new products!. So, what’s in my cart this week? Swipe to see! 👀✨

Want more snack hauls like this? Drop a 🛒 in the comments if you’re here for it! ⬇️

❗️Note, none of these products are sponsored or gifted, just FYI 😉











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01/03/2025

I only follow advice from chocolate wrappers 😂🍫 “Good energy only’ mantra 💫 from

February vino y se fue! 👇🏽

Visits to the “sabor tropical” never disappoint. Best part was having my Mom and my goddaughter in town, and enjoying some needed beach time ⛱️. I cooked with the kids in a Family Wellness event with .nutrition which basically meant we made a mess but had a blast.

Here’s to holding onto the good vibes where we can! ✌️

How are you holding up? Pick and emoji 😒🤩🤪😎🥺

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27/02/2025

Diets are NOT the answer for kids. 🚫

We tell kids to eat less
We tell them to shrink themselves and fear food
Then we wonder why they struggle with body image, binge eating, and self-worth. 💔

This message is more important than ever during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

⭐️Comment FREE GUIDE to get my guide ‘6 easy changes you can make today to raise healthy eaters’.

As a pediatric dietitian and a mom, I once believed that putting kids on structured diets could help—but I’ve seen the harm it causes. 💔

Dieting is the #1 predictor of eating disorders, yet we still tell kids to ‘watch what they eat.’

It’s time to change the conversation. ⭐️

Instead of restriction, let’s teach kids to trust their bodies, enjoy all foods, and build a healthy relationship with food—without guilt or fear. Who’s ready to break the cycle? 🙋‍♀️✨

Ready to learn more about how to raise confident, balanced eaters without diets? 👇🏽

⭐️Comment FREE GUIDE to get my guide ‘6 easy changes you can make today to raise healthy eaters’.

14/02/2025

In case you didn’t make your child heart-shaped pancakes today, you’re still a GREAT parent—I got ya!
😆🥞 💕

Chances are, they probably just wanted their usual toast or a snack anyway. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Less guilt, more joy, and connection at mealtimes. 💛