Author: Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD

  • Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD

    Becky Gonter-Dray is Board Certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and works part-time in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit dietitian, Homecare (Children’s Home Health Care of Dayton) and Nutrition Clinic (outpatient nutrition counseling) at Dayton Children’s. Becky also is an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, teaching in the Health and Sports Science Department. With her husband, Alex, the Gonter-Dray’s have 3 boys ages 8, 5 and 3. They enjoy trying new foods in their house and cooking in the kitchen together. Becky hopes to bring to the Dayton Children’s blog sound nutrition facts and information along with how to provide healthy options for today’s busy families by sharing some of her experiences.
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| October 30, 2012

What’s so “Kool” about Kale?

Kale once scared me.  It is a “tough” green to get. How does one really cook this super food?  Since kale came to our front door through our Happy Box from Fulton Farms, I made kale chips for my family.  … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition Recipes for families
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| October 23, 2012

More bang for your buck

No, I am not talking about finances.  But, I am talking about boosting your child’s intake or eating, after a blow with being sick.You see, I was rubbing our son’s back and my goodness, I could REALLY feel his ribs!!  … Continue reading →

Category Children's health Nutrition Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (2)| October 16, 2012

Halloween: Other kinds of treats

Recently, a mom asked me, “So, what are your boys going to be for Halloween?”  Oh goodness, that IS around the corner! So, I asked the boys this past weekend, “What are you going to be for Halloween this year?”. … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| October 9, 2012

The art of snacking

Is snacking healthy?? Do kids need to snack?? What is a good snack?? These are some questions that may come to mind when your child says to you, “I want a snack.”  In our house, I often hear Edward saying, … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition Recipes for families SymptomsDiet, Nutrition and Fitness

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