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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. ...

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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. 

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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. 

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Adolescence and Bone Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32516...

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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 pr...

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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. 

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https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/thrive-market...

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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...

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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...

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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 epis...

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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 ta...

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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 migh...

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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.

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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 in...

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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. 

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Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

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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 consideri...

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We are continuing our seasonal produce and recipe inspiration series with a spring produce list and some fun recipes to embrace what’s in season right now! 


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Check out the USDA seasonal produce guide here: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/spring 

Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: ht...

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This week, we are talking about Orthorexia, which is a pattern of disordered eating behaviors related to extreme healthy eating and a fear of any foods that are not deemed “clean” by the individual. We talk about signs and symptoms and what are some of the best ways to help someone who may be struggling with these disordered eating behaviors. If you or someone you know has some of these behaviors...

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Calling all busy families who feel like they are always running from thing to thing! Who has time to sit down and eat a meal? This fun recipe inspiration episode is full of great on-the-go meal ideas that can be eaten in the car between school, practice, and everything in between. 

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Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/...

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This week’s episode is a little different than our past episodes. We are talking about the situations when pressuring kids to eat might actually be helpful. While we always preach about not pressuring, there is some nuance when it comes to pressure around food. Since there are so many different messages on social media about feeding kids, we are also going to address some of those messages and gi...

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This week’s episode is on a restrictive and temporary diet that was created for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome otherwise known as IBS. Join us for our conversation about why this diet was created, how it works, and what it might look like to go on this diet. One of the most important things to know about the low FODMAP diet is that it is meant to be temporary and should always be done ...