Mom, What's For Dinner?

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We are doing a special MOM SERIES on the podcast! In the next few episodes we will dive into diet culture, social media trends, and all the issues we have with the way foods, supplements, and diets are presented to consumers. First up is our yo-yo dieting episode where we'll talk about the detrimental health effects rollercoaster dieting can have and why you need to STOP dieting! In Jen Is This Healthy, I shed light on go-gurts.
Yo-yo dieting by the American Heart Association- https://newsroom.heart.org/news/yo-yo-dieting-may-increase-womens-heart-disease-risk

Why yo-yo dieting may be bad for your heart by The Mayo Clinic - https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-why-yo-yo-dieting-might-be-bad-for-your-heart/

The danger of yo-yo dieting by American Diabetes Association- https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/articles/the-dangers-of-yo-yo-dieting.html

Body-Weight Fluctuations and Outcomes in Coronary Disease by the New Englad Journal of Medicine- https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1606148

Weight cycling increase diabetes risk bby Vanerbilt Medical School- https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/basic-sciences/weight-cycling-increases-diabetes-risk/#:~:text=Unfortunately%2C%20weight%20cycling%E2%80%94the%20process,diabetes%20risk%20than%20obesity%20itself.

Understanding the Restrict- Binge Cycle: The Dieting Pendulum: https://www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com/blog/2017/03/the-dieting-pendulum

Weight Cycling and Its Cardiometabolic Impact: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6489475/

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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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.

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Sports drinks, electrolyte powders, and hydration multipliers oh my! With kids going back to school and Fall sports starting up again, it's time to talk about the importance of hydration! We'll debunk the hype around some popular hydration supplements and get creative with ideas to help you keep yourself and your kids hydrated.

Links:

Check out our hydration handout by clicking here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/resources/

Check out our Fueling For Sports episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202632/14242106

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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If you go on social media at all, some fit-fluencer is talking about macros. But what is a macro? This episode will break it down for you and let you know if you need to be worried about yours or your child's macros. Then, we're talking coconut oil on 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.

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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.