Mom, What's For Dinner?

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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 first five: https://files.firstthingsfirst.org/why-early-childhood-matters/the-first-five-years#:~:text=The%20First%20Five%20Years&text=From%20birth%20to%20age%205,any%20other%20time%20in%20life.

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.

Vitamin D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17143049/#:~:text=Summary%3A%20Vitamin%20D%20emerges%20as,specific%20applications%20in%20clinical%20nutrition

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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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.

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Here's a little insight into Jen's day-to-day: she's in the thick of BLW right now! Jen started offering her 6 month old strips of steak, soft cooked apple wedge, and even peanut butter, right away! BLW is a method of introducing solids to your baby that is completely, as it sounds, baby led. Many parents remain terrified to try it due to fear of choking, but on this episode we'll set the record straight on safety as well as all the ins and outs you need to be successful with BLW. We have SO much to say on this that we broke the episode into 2 parts! On Jen, Is This Healthy, we'll dive into Popcorners chips.
PS...I do not earn any commissions on products I recommend.
Links:
Baby Self Feeding Spoons and Beginner Bowls : NumNum® (numnumbaby.us)

Baby Led Weaning: What You Need to Know: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/baby-led-weaning/
Book: 101 Before One: Family meals from the start by Julia Laux and others

Choking: baby led weaning vs traditional weaning: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29205569/#:~:text=Results%3A%20In%20total%2C%2013.6%25,puree%20use%20and%20ever%20choking

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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*this episode contains discussions about eating disorders that may be triggering to some individuals*
This week we are continuing our education on eating disorders and focusing on Binge Eating disorder, plus our thoughts on air fryers! We talk about what you need to know about BED and we highlight the signs to look for in your child if you are worried they might be suffering from binge eating disorder. Later Jen and Izzy talk about their best tips and tricks for cooking and eating more kale.

Links:

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/binge-eating-disorder/definition-facts#:~:text=binge%20eating%20disorder%3F-,What%20is%20binge%20eating%20disorder%3F,may%20have%20binge%20eating%20disorder.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6709690/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17652-binge-eating-disorder

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338301/table/introduction.t1/

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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Happy New Year! This week Jen and Izzy are giving you a list of all of the seasonal produce that is in season during the winter months. We also share some recipe inspiration using seasonal produce to get you inspired to cook meals at home this new year. We are so excited about this episode and what's to come on the podcast this year!
Additional resources:

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

Find Jen’s Fall Meal Plan Here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/the-fueling-families-complete-7-day-meal-plan/

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.