The Nourished Child

The Nourished Child

Every parent wants to raise a healthy eater, but kids change, as does nutrition science and advice! Join 30-year pediatric dietitian, author and mom, Jill Castle, as she reviews the current research and advice on childhood nutrition, from babies to teens. Navigate food and nutrition for all children, even the picky eater, young athlete, child with ADHD, or child with a larger body. Jill interviews leading nutrition experts, scientists, psychologists, and pediatricians to offer a holistic conversation about the whole child. If you want to be sure you understand everything about nutrition for kids, don’t miss the essential parenting tips you’ll find in every episode!

Episodes

July 17, 2025 43 mins

Pediatric Dietitian, Malina Malkani, discusses the research behind, and benefits of, goat milk-based infant formula. 

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Dr. Krupa Playforth and Cinthia Scott, RD discuss their new book, Baby Leads the Way.

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From the very first bites to mastering the self-feeding journey, feeding expert Barbara Cov...

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Sara Dean, a former fitness professional and gym owner, shares her reasons for leaving the ...

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May 22, 2025 45 mins

Learn about celiac disease in kids from a pediatric dietitian and a mom living with it. We'...

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Do your kids need Omega-3 fish oil?

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Want to be more confident with feeding your kids? Understand the common reasons parents struggle with confident parenting and food.

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Lynn Fredericks, founder of FamilyCook Productions, shares her innovative work in nutrition education in the community and its impact on well-being.


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Food and agriculture thought leader, Charlie Arnot, explores the conflicting and confusing information about food and nutrition online and helps us find the truth.

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March 13, 2025 45 mins

Body composition expert and obesity specialist, Dr. Robert Dubin, explains body composition and how too much body fat may affect health. 

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Sweetness researcher Adams Berzins explains artificial and natural sweeteners and their role in reducing sugar intake.

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February 13, 2025 46 mins

A pediatric dietitian’s wish list for how to make America healthy for all kids.

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Dr. Debbie Kennedy, a chef and PhD nutritionist, discusses the psychological benefits of cooking for children.

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Researcher Dr. Stephanie Anzman-Frasca shares easy parenting strategies for shaping good habits for kids. 

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Jill’s husband, Jon Castle, joins the show to talk about feeding a family and the lessons they learned along the way. 

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Registered dietitian and author, Malina Malkani, shares the latest on food allergy prevention in childhood.

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Dr. Devon Kuehn, neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer at ByHeart, chats about the future of infant formula, advancements in formula nutrition, and how to navigate the baby formula market.

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Registered dietitian and children’s book author, Dave Grotto, discusses trying new foods and building healthy eating habits in children.

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In this special episode, we shine a light on soy foods and the myths surrounding them. Three registered dietitian nutritionists, including myself, team up for an insightful podcast collaboration to discuss four common misconceptions about soy using the latest evidence-based research. 

Joining me are Melissa Joy Dobbins, “The Guilt-Free RD” and host of Sound Bites, and Karen Collins, an expert in cardiovascular and cancer nutrition....

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Dr. Reshma Shah, a plant-based pediatrician, helps us navigate and support our vegetarian teens.

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