Feed to Succeed Podcast

Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta
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Feed to Succeed Podcast

Chicago's expert pediatric dietitian teams up with experienced New Trier teacher and culinary coach to bring you honest, informative and entertaining episodes on everything you need to know to raise healthy eaters. Pediatric nutrition expert Betsy Hjelmgren and culinary coach and teacher Jen Karakosta share their personal experiences as moms and delve into a variety of issues, including: how kids’ nutritional needs differ from adults, setting up an environment for successful family meals, prevention and solutions for the basic picky eater, getting your kids more involved and interested in food and nutrition, and more. Both moms have worked and practiced in the field of food and nutrition for nearly 20 years. Their conversational, humorous banter will keep you engaged and coming back for more!

  1. 09/07/2020

    Sometimes, you just Need to say No

    How much decision making power are you giving your kids when it comes to food, and how much power should you give? Should they be able to choose every meal, some of the meals, or just eat whatever you serve? Tune into today's episode for stories of other families facing this struggle and advice on how to handle it.

    39 min

  2. 08/31/2020

    Is it your Accent or your Doctor? Things that Get in the Way of your Diagnosis

    Have you ever wondered if your cultural background affects your medical care and diagnoses? Betsy and Jen tackle a difficult subject - cultural biases in healthcare and why not everything can be fixed with a pill. How do you know when your child is one of the few that should be off milk and dairy?

    38 min

  3. 08/24/2020

    Back to School, but Not for Everyone

    What to pack, or should I send? Do you have a plan for feeding your kids, in OR out of school?  In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss eating lunch during the COVID-19 school day, including tips and suggestions for keeping it healthy, whether your kids are in-person or e-learning!

    35 min

  4. 08/17/2020

    COVID-19 Safety, Eating, and More With Special Guest Sarah Connolly, PhD

    Have you wondered about the safety of your groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or is it truly safe to eat take-out? What about school lunch safety, with many kids heading back into the classroom? Listen to this amazingly informative podcast, with Betsy, Jen, and special guest Dr. Sarah Connolly, professor of biology and health sciences at DePaul University, and expert in virus studies. Sarah answers Betsy and Jen's tough questions about COVID's survival on food and packaging, as well as shares her own personal experiences with her family and food over the past few months.

    42 min

  5. 08/10/2020

    Staying Healthy While at Home

    Have you felt as if you have had a hard time staying healthy during quarantine? Us too! In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss how to eat well and stay active while stuck at home and strategies you can use to help yourself stay on track when it's hard to find motivation.

    39 min

  6. 08/03/2020

    Season 6 Episode 5: How Does Your Home Garden Grow?

    Betsy and Jen discuss at home gardening. Did you know that even this late in the summer, there is still time to plant vegetables and have them ready to eat in the fall? You can hear all about that, Jen's indoor LED light gardens, and more in this episode! Also, be sure to check out Betsy's brand new website at feedtosucceed.com!

    35 min

  7. 07/27/2020

    Season 6, Episode 4: Yes, You Do Need Vitamin D!

    Betsy and Jen discuss Vitamin D - sources, supplements, benefits, and more. Did you know that there have been studies linking good Vitamin D levels to a decreased risk of death from COVID-19? Listen now to learn more!

    32 min

  8. 07/20/2020

    Season 6 Episode 3: So my child wants to be a vegetarian...

    It's not uncommon when kids and teens decide to be vegetarian or vegan. Many factors go into these thoughts, from environmental costs, to animal rights, and health! Young people are often thinking and experimenting with new ideas, and vegetarian diets CAN be healthy...    if done well. Join yours hosts Betsy and Jen, as they discuss their own experiences both following and providing guidance on how to help your child stay healthy and well, while supporting evolving eating preferences.

    41 min
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About

Chicago's expert pediatric dietitian teams up with experienced New Trier teacher and culinary coach to bring you honest, informative and entertaining episodes on everything you need to know to raise healthy eaters. Pediatric nutrition expert Betsy Hjelmgren and culinary coach and teacher Jen Karakosta share their personal experiences as moms and delve into a variety of issues, including: how kids’ nutritional needs differ from adults, setting up an environment for successful family meals, prevention and solutions for the basic picky eater, getting your kids more involved and interested in food and nutrition, and more. Both moms have worked and practiced in the field of food and nutrition for nearly 20 years. Their conversational, humorous banter will keep you engaged and coming back for more!

Information

  • Creator
    Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Feed to Succeed Podcast

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