Mom, What's For Dinner‪?‬ Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?High cholesterol in children is something Jen is seeing more and more in her practice so it's time for some education on cholesterol, how it affects our bodies, and some of the best ways to keep our cholesterol levels low. Plus, we provide some education on different types of fats including saturated fat, trans fats, and unsaturated fats, and how the consumption of these different fats affects our cholesterol levels.Additional Links: Cholesterol: https...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?Happy 50 episodes! Today we are going to be taking you through the basics of breastmilk composition, the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, and some fun facts about breastmilk. With all of the misinformation on this topic out there in the world we felt like it was time to set the record straight and expand into the world of new parents and breastfeeding. We have more episodes to come on this topic but please be sure to message us with any suggestio...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?This week we are continuing our discussion about the Mediterranean diet with some practical applications of the diet. We are going to be talking about some easy swaps you can make for your family today. Then we look at a dietary recall from one of Jen’s picky eating clients and talk about how we would make changes to incorporate more Mediterranean aspects that would work for a picky eater. Lastly, we give lots of Mediterranean diet inspired recipe ideas to ...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?The Mediterranean diet is all the rage right now but is it healthy for our kids? This week we break down the Mediterranean diet, its benefits, if it is safe for your child, and some of the most important things to consider if you do choose to make the switch for your child. During this week’s product review of "Keto Coconut Clusters" Jen explains net carbs and sugar alcohols. Additional Links: The Mediterranean Diet by The American Heart Association: h...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?This week is all about easy weeknight dinner ideas. These super quick and easy meals are perfect for those late nights when you are running around between practices, recitals, games, and any other afterschool activities you might have filling up your schedules. Additional Resources: Find Jen’s A Month of Meals here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/4-week-meal-plan-bundle/ Listen to Episode 34 “Nourishing Your Family if You Hate ...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?If your child has been dropping foods or refusing to try new foods, we are here to help! This week we are discussing food rejections, why they happen, and what you can do to stop the refusals. Then we review Welches strawberry and banana protein smoothie. Additional Links and related episodes:Read more about Food Refusals Here:https://www.childfeedingguide.co.uk/tips/common-feeding-pitfalls/food-refusal/ Flavor Preferences of Infants: https:/...