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This week on the podcast we are talking about something that everyone has heard of but most people aren't getting enough of...fiber. This nutrient is a powerhouse that has numerous health benefits but it is one of the many nutrients that Americans are simply not getting enough of. We are going to give you the run down on what fiber is, how it benefits our health, the different types of fiber and fiber supplements, and how to increase fiber in our diets the right way.

Additional Resources:

https://nutrition.org/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets/#:~:text=Just%207%25%20of%20adults%20meet,greater%20risk%20for%20heart%20disease.%E2%80%9D

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/inulin-benefits

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Kids-Need-Fiber-Heres-Why-and-How.aspx#:~:text=If%20you%20find%20it%20helpful,a%20general%20guideline%20for%20children.

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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In this episode, we are giving you all the information you need to know about starting solids through spoon feeding and purees for your baby. While we are big Baby Led Weaning fans, and have done a couple of episodes about this method way back on the pod, this week we talk about why the more traditional way of starting solids may be right for your family compared to Baby Led Weaning. We also give our listeners some much needed life updates and a peek into what is in store for Mom, What's For Dinner? and Jen Belanger Nutrition.

Additional Resources:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Starting-Solid-Foods.aspx

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 week we are talking about some very popular topics, including sugary cereals, the BRAT diet, and spreadable butter vs. real butter. We talk about how to handle sugary cereal and some tips and tricks to making sugary cereal no big deal to kids. Then we go into the best diet for when you or your child has a stomach bug and if you should be following the BRAT diet or not. At the end of the episode, we compare six different plant-based spreadable butters to regular butter to determine which is the best option.

Additional Resources:
https://www.oregonclinic.com/resource/diets-brat/

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/best-foods-to-eat-when-you-have-a-stomach-bug

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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The long-awaited episode on GLP-1 medications is finally here. This class of medications was originally created as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but now it is becoming a popular weight loss drug as weight loss was a common side effect observed in individuals taking the medication for type 2 diabetes treatment. In this episode, we will cover how these medications work in the body and we will talk about the use of GLP-1 medications on children and teens for weight loss.

Additional resources:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/glp-1-diabetes-and-weight-loss-drug-side-effects-ozempic-face-and-more

GLP-1 agonists in children-

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10402718/#:~:text=The%20weight%20loss%20effects%20of,of%20developing%20medullary%20thyroid%20cancer.&text=It%20is%20obvious%20that%20pharmacotherapy,individual%20risk%2Dbenefit%20of%20use.

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 week we are rereleasing our episode about the Mediterranean Diet with some practical applications of the diet. We have been talking about the Mediterranean diet a lot on the podcast the past few weeks so we thought it would be a good time for a refresher on some easy swaps you can make for your family today. This episode also addresses ways to incorporate more Mediterranean aspects that might work for a picky eater. Lastly, we give lots of Mediterranean diet-inspired recipe ideas to get you started on your Med diet journey.

Additional Links:
Mediterranean Diet for Beginners:
https://www.eatingwell.com/article/291120/mediterranean-diet-for-beginners-everything-you-need-to-get-started/
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/
Find Jen’s A Month of Meals here:
https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/4-week-meal-plan-bundle/
Listen to our “Food Chaining” episode here:
https://momwhatsfordinner.buzzsprout.com/2202632/14660563

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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Fertility is a hot topic, so let's talk about some of the best ways to support fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors. On this week's episode, we talk about the fertility diet study done by Harvard Health, some healthful guidelines around optimizing fertility, and some of the most important nutrients to support fertility in both men and women.

Additional resources:

https://www.eatright.org/health/pregnancy/fertility-and-reproduction/fertility-foods

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fertility-and-diet-is-there-a-connection-2018053113949

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/infertility/#:~:text=age%20%E2%80%93%20fertility%20declines%20with%20age,affect%20ovulation%20and%20sperm%20production

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2007/11/changes-in-diet-and-lifestyle-may-help-prevent-infertility/

https://awakenlife.ca/iron-deficiency-and-fertility/#:~:text=As%20most%20of%20us%20know,conceive%20cannot%20be%20emphasized%20enough!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17099205/#:~:text=In%20female%20reproduction%2C%20folate%20is,care%20and%20treatment%20of%20subfertility.

https://www.seattlefertility.com/importance-of-omega-3-fats-for-preconception/#:~:text=Fertility%20Benefits:,counts%20and%20higher%20sperm%20quality.

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 week we are joined by Occupational Therapist and Feeding Therapist Katie Tower. Katie joins us to talk everything feeding and occupational therapy. Katie answers all of our questions about SOS feeding therapy, common feeding difficulties, and she gives her advice for parents of children who struggle to eat.

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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One of the most common questions Jen gets in her appointments is guidance on how to make a smoothie more nutritious, and what are good smoothie combinations. This episode is your complete guide to smoothie inspiration and how to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie.

Additional resources:

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

Shop The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks here:

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/album/

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.