Picky Eating 101

07/11/23 • 34 min

In this episode of Mom, What’s For Dinner? we are talking about picky eating! We will discuss some of the genetic factors that contribute to picky eating, along with some tips and tricks to help a picky eater eat new foods. Then we will discuss some of my tried and true tips to help prevent your child from becoming a picky eater in the future. In our Jen, Is This Healthy? segment we are talking about organic fruit snacks.
Links:
6th Taste: Scientists Make The Case For A 6th Taste — But It's Less Than Tasty : The Salt : NPR

Nature vs Nurture in Picky Eaters: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7694604/
Does Baby Led Weaning Prevent Picky Eating?: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7722414/

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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