Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Helping Kids Try More Foods

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The Weekly Parent

Dr. Kiyah Duffey

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Welcome to The Weekly Parent—a podcast for parents who Google everything, overthink most things, & occasionally spiral wondering if they’re totally screwing it all up. I’m your host Dr. Kiyah Duffey. Former perfectionist and current entrepreneur, nutrition expert, & mom of 3. I’m here to help you cut through the noise, filter the advice, and find what actually works in real life. Each week, you’ll get honest conversations, expert insights, & practical tips about parenting, routines, well-being, and everything in between. Parenting is hard enough without pretending you’ve got it all together.

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Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Helping Kids Try More Foods

The Weekly Parent

7 minutes

1 month ago

Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Helping Kids Try More Foods

In this solo episode of The Weekly Parent, Dr. Kiyah Duffey unpacks why food variety matters for kids’ long-term health and how parents can actually make it happen without stress. From the daily struggle of picky eating to the subtle ways our own habits shape what kids are willing to try, Kiyah shares simple, practical strategies to expand your child’s palate. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas for turning mealtimes into a fun, low-pressure place where curiosity and healthy habits can grow.

** Free Resources **

📥 Descriptive Terms for Mealtime: ⁠https://bit.ly/mealtime-terms⁠

🥦 Guide to Picky Eating: ⁠https://drkiyahduffey.com/picky-eating/⁠

✅ Meal Planning Cheat Sheet: ⁠https://drkiyahduffey.com/meal-planning-tips-2/⁠

😋 50 Snack Ideas (for You AND Your Kids): ⁠https://drkiyahduffey.com/50-snack-ideas/

** Key Takeaways **

Eating a wide variety of foods leads to better health outcomes.

Kids are naturally skeptical of new foods due to evolutionary habits.

Establishing a habit of diverse eating takes patience and practice.

Color-themed meals can encourage creativity in food choices.

Serving familiar foods at different times can break eating habits.

Different textures can make familiar foods more appealing.

Involving kids in meal planning can increase their interest in food variety.

Modeling diverse eating habits is crucial for influencing children.

Buying different brands of the same food can introduce variety.

Encouraging kids to taste new foods is essential for expanding their diet.

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** About **

Dr. Kiyah Duffey, a celebrated nutrition expert with a PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill and founder of Kizingo, leverages her 20 years of experience to parents towards fostering healthier food habits in themselves and their children. As a mother of three and a globally recognized speaker and entrepreneur, she combines personal insight and professional expertise to help you transform your family’s relationship with food.