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.
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.
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.
Baby Led Weaning: Part 1
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/14/23 • 28 min
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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.
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.
Sugar
Mom, What's For Dinner?
08/01/23 • 35 min
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Everyone seems obsessed over sugar these days (usually trying to avoid it or get their kids to eat less of it). But, did you know sugar is a really important part of our diet? Dive in with us as we discuss what sugar actually is, what it does for our bodies, and different kinds of sugar. We will also be touching on the best way to handle sugar around your kids and revealing some of the unexpected foods that contain lots of added sugars. Then we will get Jen's take on Nutella in 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
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/31/23 • 32 min
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Happy Halloween! Does the thought of your kiddos eating seven gazillion pieces of candy tonight make you cringe? Today we are talking about how to handle candy with your little ones on the biggest candy holiday of the year. We are also going to discuss why it is important to let your child have some candy, and keep it normal! Then we'll look at some "healthy" candy by SmartSweets 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.
Social Media and Wellness Trends: Greens Powders
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/24/23 • 32 min
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Are greens powders really just as good as eating your veggies? Can you truly get all your vitamins and minerals from that tiny scoop of green dust? Will they make you "healthy" and end all your gastrointestinal issues? Many brands of similar products have been circulating on social media for the past year or more. We are going to give you the run down on greens powders and if they are worth all the attention! Then we will be talking about Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 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.
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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