Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week we are talking about all things yogurt. How to pick the right one and some of our favorite combinations when it comes to making yogurt a balanced and delicious breakfast. Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcas...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? It's that time of year again...let's not make a big deal about the candy! When we forbid foods, we make our kids MORE obsessed with them. It can be hard to find the right balance of enjoying treats, but we've got some tips for you! Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to y...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? On this episode, we are talking about food jagging, which is a common phenomenon among picky eaters. If your child is picky and they only eat a few select foods, then they will drop those foods because they are sick of them. This is an example of food jagging, and this episode is for you! Additional Resources: Food Jagging SOS Feeding Therapy Handout: https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Food-Jags.pdf Listen to ou...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are firm believers in doing what you can do minimize your impact on the planet so today on the podcast, we are going to be talking about some of the best ways to repurpose leftovers and limit food waste. Lots of these practices are things that we have come up with over the years of time in the kitchen with busy families so they are also ways to spend less time cooking as well as a way to use up extra food so it doesn’t go to waste. Additional Res...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? On this Mom, What's For Dinner? special episode we are talking with Ruth who has been living with ARFID for most of her life. Ruth gives us some valuable insight into what life is like for someone with ARFID. She gives some great advice to parents who think their child might have ARFID, to help put into perspective what your little one with ARFID might be experiencing. If you are the parent of a child with ARFID this is an episode you don't want to miss!&n...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Today we are talking about the popular grain-free trend that you might have seen written on certain products in the grocery store. We are going to talk about some of the reasons why someone might chose to go on a grain-free diet, what the benefits and drawbacks of this type of diet might be, and how to make the decision if this type of diet is right for you. Additional Resources: Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for ed...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? On this week’s episode, we are talking about a popular app that many content creators are using to rate foods in the grocery stores. I am sure we have all seen the videos of people standing in the grocery stores telling you what foods you should get and what foods you should avoid. Well, on this episode, we are going to talk about the Yuka App and whether we think this app is helpful or harmful. Additional Resources: Our information on Yuka c...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? On today’s episode, we are talking about a very common nutrient deficiency condition that we haven’t talked about on the podcast before… anemia. This condition is something that I see in both my pediatric and adolescent clients and we are going to give you the run down on everything you need to know about anemia and more specifically iron deficiency anemia. Additional Resources: Anemia in Children and Teens: https://www.healthychildren....

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? One of the things that we don’t talk enough about when it comes to our kids and teens is the importance of their bone health. In this episode, we talk about why bone health is so important and some important lifestyle and nutrition aspects that can help your child or teen build strong bones for life. Additional Resources: Adolescence and Bone Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32516152/#:~:text=Abstract,term%20monitoring%20of%20bone%20health...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? On this week’s episode, we are celebrating summer and finishing up our seasonal meal inspiration series with our final episode, Seasonal Summer Recipe Inspiration. We love doing these recipe inspiration episodes and we love giving you guys suggestions with how to cook more seasonally and take advantage of the produce that is being locally grown in your area. For more information about seasonal produce, visit the link below to the USDA’s seasonal produce gu...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week, we are taking on Thrive Market and talking about whether it is truly cheaper or healthier than comparable products at regular grocery stores. Then we are going to break down a very famous product on the market right now, Poppi. We are going to let you know if this “healthier” soda is worth the hype. Additional resources: https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/thrive-market-review#:~:text=The%20bottom%20line&text=I%20wis...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week on the podcast we are talking about something that everyone has heard of but most people aren't getting enough of...fiber. This nutrient is a powerhouse that has numerous health benefits but it is one of the many nutrients that Americans are simply not getting enough of. We are going to give you the run down on what fiber is, how it benefits our health, the different types of fiber and fiber supplements, and how to increase fiber in our diets the...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? In this episode, we are giving you all the information you need to know about starting solids through spoon feeding and purees for your baby. While we are big Baby Led Weaning fans, and have done a couple of episodes about this method way back on the pod, this week we talk about why the more traditional way of starting solids may be right for your family compared to Baby Led Weaning. We also give our listeners some much needed life updates and a peek into ...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week we are talking about some very popular topics, including sugary cereals, the BRAT diet, and spreadable butter vs. real butter. We talk about how to handle sugary cereal and some tips and tricks to making sugary cereal no big deal to kids. Then we go into the best diet for when you or your child has a stomach bug and if you should be following the BRAT diet or not. At the end of the episode, we compare six different plant-based spreadable butters ...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? The long-awaited episode on GLP-1 medications is finally here. This class of medications was originally created as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but now it is becoming a popular weight loss drug as weight loss was a common side effect observed in individuals taking the medication for type 2 diabetes treatment. In this episode, we will cover how these medications work in the body and we will talk about the use of GLP-1 medications on children and teens f...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week we are rereleasing our episode about the Mediterranean Diet with some practical applications of the diet. We have been talking about the Mediterranean diet a lot on the podcast the past few weeks so we thought it would be a good time for a refresher on some easy swaps you can make for your family today. This episode also addresses ways to incorporate more Mediterranean aspects that might work for a picky eater. Lastly, we give lots of Mediterrane...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Fertility is a hot topic, so let's talk about some of the best ways to support fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors. On this week's episode, we talk about the fertility diet study done by Harvard Health, some healthful guidelines around optimizing fertility, and some of the most important nutrients to support fertility in both men and women. Additional resources: https://www.eatright.org/health/pregnancy/fertility-and-reproduction/fert...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week we are joined by Occupational Therapist and Feeding Therapist Katie Tower. Katie joins us to talk everything feeding and occupational therapy. Katie answers all of our questions about SOS feeding therapy, common feeding difficulties, and she gives her advice for parents of children who struggle to eat. Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as me...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? One of the most common questions Jen gets in her appointments is guidance on how to make a smoothie more nutritious, and what are good smoothie combinations. This episode is your complete guide to smoothie inspiration and how to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie. Additional resources: Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/ Shop The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks here:&...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? The gluten-free casein-free diet is a diet that was created to help manage gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. The research, however, behind this diet isn’t strong enough to truly determine if it is worth the restrictive nature of a diet like this. Putting your child on a diet like this is truly a personal decision that should be made after considering all the advantages and disadvantages of a highly restricti...