N is for Nutrition

Journey through a colorful alphabet of fruits, vegetables and more with N is for Nutrition!

N is for Nutrition takes several adorable kids on a farm-to-table exploration, as they learn about plant-based food and nutrition. The book is full of colorful illustrations and is written with smart and simple rhymes, using positive language as it goes through each letter in the alphabet.

Kids will learn about:

The plant-based food groups
The power of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and protein
A rainbow of colorful foods and tasty flavors
The joy of farming, gardening, cooking, and eating healthy!

An alphabetical directory at the back contains over 210 plant-based foods while all the primary and secondary colors and several other colors are mentioned throughout the book. Another unique feature is the inclusion of herbs and spices. “This is a much needed nutrition education tool for parents, caregivers, early elementary school teachers and librarians. It highlights veggies, fruits, legumes, and herbs and their health benefits in a happy, fun, and colorful way!!” – Corinne Eisler, Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutrition Expert “If you’re looking to introduce new foods in a fun and playful way, this rhyming book is a great introduction to expanding tiny palates. Interesting facts are woven into the text, highlighting both common and unique plant-based foods from A to Z. This book is sure to get your kids curious about trying something new.” – Arielle “Dani” Lebovitz MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE, Author of “Where Do Bananas Come From? A Book of Fruits”, and “Where Does Broccoli Come From? A Book of Vegetables” ​“As a Registered Dietitian and a mom, I’m always looking for fun books that help reinforce healthy habits. What better way to learn about plant-based food and nutrition than a book with rhymes, the alphabet, and colorful illustrations – this book’s recipe is a winner!” – Alexandra Caspero MA RD, Author of Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation, award winning blogger and plant-based chef “An inspiring and playful book that positively frames eating plant based foods to nourish, energize and protect the body. Filled with messages the whole family will benefit from.” – Sherry Strong, Author of Return to Food & Founder of Sweet Freedom “N is for Nutrition cleverly introduces the concept of nutrition to kids…things like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and more. Full of beautiful illustrations, attractive to any child.” – Marlene Hillyer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition

Author Biography

Todd Skene, MBA is just like any other father with a desire to raise a healthy child. Concerned with the constant marketing of unhealthy foods to children by corporations that have taken over the kitchen and what we eat, and disappointed with seeing one too many nursery rhymes about cakes, cookies, and candy, he believes there are better C words that kids can learn when it comes to food. After identifying a lack of simple, fun, educational books that children can read about healthy eating and nutrition, especially about plant-based foods, he came up with the idea of N is for Nutrition-a book for children, parents, and educators to use for learning and teaching basic eating principles for a healthy life. He was accepted into the British Mensa Society and was also nominated for Oxford University’s prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Dr. Amneet Aulakh, PharmD is a hospital clinical pharmacist specializing in internal medicine. After seeing so many patients suffering from diseases as a result of lifestyle choices and poor nutrition, she embraced an empowering philosophy of ‘Prevention Not Prescription’. She believes that the food we put in our body is the cornerstone to addressing the underlying causes of many diseases and preventing them in the first place, while reducing the need for prescription drugs that treat only the symptoms of illness. As a healthcare professional and a mom, she is passionate about educating people to take responsibility for their health and learn more about the role of nutrition. Dr. Aulakh received her doctorate in pharmacy at the University of Washington. She is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to her community.