Mom, What's For Dinner?
Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson
A podcast for parents who need help navigating the muddy waters of feeding their kids. From starting solids to picky eating and body image concerns, join me for real life, down to earth conversations about how to nourish our kids. I may be a pediatric dietitian, but I'm also a mom, dealing with the same day-to-day craziness and joy of motherhood as my listeners. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be inspired!
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How to Talk To Kids About Weight
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/22/24 • 24 min
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Today we are tackling the difficult topic of how to have a discussion with your child about weight. Even if your household is body neutral (which is awesome!), kids are bound to hear comments about weight and bodies at school, sports, and social settings. We'll equip you with all the tools you will need to tackle the questions that come from your kids about this topic. We talk about how to have the conversation using the Health At Every Size principles and the best ways to ensure your child doesn’t internalize weight stigma.
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Nutrients Crucial for Brain Development
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/12/24 • 28 min
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Brain development happens very rapidly in the first 3 years of life. From pregnancy to preschool age, join us to learn about important nutrients to make sure your child is getting during this vital time in brain development. We also list off some of the best brain powering foods to fuel those little brains so they can reach their full potential.
Resources:
Nutrition for brain development: https://healthychildren.org/english/news/pages/aap-aims-to-ensure-kids-get-nutrients-for-brain-development-policy.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMF7TjTRNaYraD5B2f4Jz1j5u70kalsH8aCTkFjOxMGsueDVPKp2GzhoCDeAQAvD_BwE
The role of nutrition in brain development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4981537/
Zinc deficiency and brain development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3137936/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20deficiencies%20in%20iron,brain%20(5%2C%206).
The role of Iron in brain development:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400887/
Choline during fetal development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2441939/#:~:text=Choline%20is%20critical%20during%20fetal,de%20novo%20synthesis%20as%20well.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-Consumer/
Prenatal folate and choline: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778665/#:~:text=Children's%20early%20cognitive%20performance%20on,24%2C25%2C26%5D.
Iodine: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-Consumer/
Effects of Omega 3 on Brain development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9641984/#:~:text=Omega%2D3%20PUFAs%2C%20often%20present,affect%20brain%20functions%20%5B24%5D.
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Stop Short Order Cooking to Help End Picky Eating
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/19/24 • 23 min
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Do you find yourself cooking multiple meals in a single night because everyone in your family wants something different? Stir fry for the parents, hot dog for kid 1, mac n cheese for kid 2? This episode is for you! By the end of this episode you'll have learned how to make one meal per night that everyone can sit down and enjoy together.
To learn more about Jen’s picky eating program click here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/pickyeating/
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Feeding Practices That Make Us Cringe
Mom, What's For Dinner?
05/21/24 • 37 min
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Everybody and their mother has a different opinion about the best way to get your kids to eat. The internet is completely saturated with ideas, tricks, "hacks," and promises of "just do THIS and your kid will eat broccoli!" We'll break down the most cringe worthy feeding practices that Jen hears, and why these well-intentioned methods might do more harm than good for your child. Plus, Jen and Izzy do a product review on Chomps Meat Sticks as they try them for the first time and give their honest feedback as well as a breakdown of the nutrition facts compared to Slim Jims.
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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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Baby Led Weaning: Part 2
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/21/23 • 29 min
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In Part 2 of our BLW episodes, we take a deeper dive into the specifics of what you can offer your baby as far as foods, textures, allergens, and more! Starting solids can be so overwhelming, especially for new parents. Let us ease your mind!
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Benefits of Family Meals
Mom, What's For Dinner?
07/18/23 • 32 min
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Did you know that having family meals can decrease the amount of saturated fats, added sugar, and sodium that your child consumes? This week we are talking about all of the benefits that family meals have to offer. We will discuss what a family meal can look like and some of Jen’s leading tips on how to make family meals work for you and your family. Later we'll dive into Capri Sun Roaring Waters on this week’s segment of Jen, Is This Healthy?
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Happy Halloween! Keeping Candy No Big Deal [Repost]
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/29/24 • 32 min
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This episode is a repost from last year, but Halloween is Halloween! Why reinvent the wheel? Learn how to keep candy no big deal and include it in a healthful diet on the biggest candy holiday of the year!
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
High Cholesterol in Kids
Mom, What's For Dinner?
07/02/24 • 30 min
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High cholesterol in children is something Jen is seeing more and more in her practice so it's time for some education on cholesterol, how it affects our bodies, and some of the best ways to keep our cholesterol levels low. Plus, we provide some education on different types of fats including saturated fat, trans fats, and unsaturated fats, and how the consumption of these different fats affects our cholesterol levels.Additional Links:
Cholesterol: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/cholesterol/
High cholesterol in children: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12113-high-cholesterol-in-children
How to reduce fat and Cholestrol: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/How-to-Reduce-Fat-and-Cholesterol-in-Your-Childs-Diet.aspx#:~:text=Rely%20on%20low%2Dfat%20milk,%2C%20sour%20cream%2C%20and%20gravy.
Different Types of Fats: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/prevention-and-treatment-of-high-cholesterol-hyperlipidemia/the-skinny-on-fats
Cholesterol Basics:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/about-cholesterol
High Blood Triglycerides:
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Helping a Picky Eater at Thanksgiving
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/26/24 • 21 min
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Holiday meals with a kiddo who is picky can be HARD. All your family members are worried they aren't eating enough, kiddo only eats a few rolls, and no one is having a good time. But, it doesn't need to be so stressful. We hope these easy to digest tips will help to decrease stress and make your day run a little more smoothly. Remember, picky eating shouldn't stop you or your child from enjoying occasions around food. You've got this!
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Plating Meals for a Picky Eater [What and How Much to Put on the Plate]
Mom, What's For Dinner?
09/24/24 • 25 min
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"Help! My child only eats chicken nuggets and pasta, what do I put on their plate at dinner?” If this sounds like an issue you face in your home, then this episode is for you! We don't only want to put foods kids are known to like and accept on their plate. Learn how to make mealtimes pleasant for everyone, and ensure your kiddo eats something. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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 podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mom, What's For Dinner? have?
Mom, What's For Dinner? currently has 77 episodes available.
What topics does Mom, What's For Dinner? cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Mom, What's For Dinner??
The episode title 'Infant and Toddler Feeding Must-Haves' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mom, What's For Dinner??
The average episode length on Mom, What's For Dinner? is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mom, What's For Dinner? released?
Episodes of Mom, What's For Dinner? are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mom, What's For Dinner??
The first episode of Mom, What's For Dinner? was released on Jun 29, 2023.
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