Argavan Nilforoush

Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 156 episodes

Baby Steps Nutrition, created and hosted by Argavan Nilforoush, a mompreneur and Registered Dietitian, is your go-to resource for an integrative approach to health and wellness. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply looking to improve your well-being, this podcast delivers actionable steps to enhance your health and the well-being of those around you. Each episode provides practical insights and inspiration to help you feel more confident and in control. We cover a broad range of topics, from nutrition to overall wellness, offering expert advice, strategies, and tips for people of all...

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Argavan Nilforoush

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Mar 12, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 30: The Role of a Plant-Strong Diet in Fighting Obesity and Optimizing Health 26.11.2021

Mentioned in this Episode and Dr. Ettinger’s Recommendations: Book - The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EWHFG6QP0W0YY8SHE2DZ   The Pleasure Trap- TED talk   - https://youtu.be/jX2btaDOBK8   For more on Dr. Ettinger, you can follow him through his website https://doctorherbivore.com/ .   F...

Episode 29: A Holistic Approach to Helping Families Learn, Grow and Thrive 23.11.2021

Mentioned in this Episode and Dr. Quartano’s Recommendations:   CDC Milestone Tracker – available for download for both Apple and Android. Helpful to track all areas of development as well as provide talking tools to discuss with the pediatrician https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html   CDC’s Developmental Milestones https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html   For...

Episode 28: What's For Dinner? Meal Planning Tips For Busy Families 18.11.2021

Mentioned In This Episode and Marie’s Recommendations:   Weekly Meal Planning Sheet https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/plan   Recipes: Ginger Pear Chicken  https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/ginger-pear-chicken/ Cheeseburger Baked Potatoes https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/cheeseburger-baked-potatoes/ Chicken Caesar Wrap  https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/chicken-caesar-wrap/   For more on Marie Fie...

Episode 27: Got Clutter? How to Bring a Sense of Calm to Your Space and Mind 17.11.2021

Mentioned in This Episode and Julie's Recommendations:    Her Book:  https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/product-category/book/   YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/ekD6slOnXuo   Decluttering Guide:  https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/resources-concierge-services/decluttering-resources/   For more on Julie Coraccio, you can follow her on Instagram @reawakenyourbrilliance, on her Facebook page: Julie...

Episode 26: Mom Life- How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) 14.11.2021

Mentioned in This Episode and Alasen’s Recommendations:   Guide for Breastfeeding Hunger https://thenutritiondoula.com/stop-breastfeeding-cravings/   For more on Alasen Zarnt, you can follow her on Instagram @thenutritiondoula, on Facebook: Real Food for New Moms page and through her website  https://thenutritiondoula.com/ .   For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @bab...

Episode 25: Eating for Pleasure- Changing the Narrative for Teens and Young Adults 10.11.2021

Mentioned in this episode and Dr. May’s recommendations:   The Mindful Eating Cycle https://amihungry.com/mindful-eating-resources/about-the-mindful-eating-cycle   Mindful Eating for Students  https://amihungry.com/programs/mindful-eating-for-students   Marketplace https://amihungry.com/marketplace   For more on Dr. May, you can follow her on Instagram @ MichelleMayMD, on her Facebook page: Am I H...

Episode 24: Optimize Your Immune System- Tips for the Whole Family 06.11.2021

Mentioned in this Episode and Marie’s Recommendations:   Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health & Resilience with a Kitchen Pharmacy https://www.amazon.com/Optimize-Your-Immune-System-Resilience/dp/1945847301?tag=tarrale-20&geniuslink=true   Getting the Right Vitamin D Dose That’s Right for You (free download) https://www.marieruggles.com/     For more on Marie Ruggles, you can follow her on I...

Episode 23: Childhood Today From a School Psychologist's Perspective 02.11.2021

Mentioned in this Episode and Dr Gold’s Recommendations:   Ten Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should be Banned for Children Under 12 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VmRWRpLLc8-DNuDSLRcsiOcBXOFb8sNk   Boosting Your Child’s Self Confidence https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VmRWRpLLc8-DNuDSLRcsiOcBXOFb8sNk   Important Life Skills for Children https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VmRWRp...

Episode 22: How Child Life Specialists Improve the Patient and Family Experience in a Variety of Settings 26.10.2021

Mentioned in this Episode:   Tips to support the vaccination experience (Flu shot and other shots) https://youtu.be/7_-xsG9mFmg   Tips to help your child with vaccinations https://www.dropbox.com/s/wzvg4ju6vtuz65u/Vaccinations%20final.pdf?dl=0     For more on Kristen Beckler and Child Life at UCSF, you can check out  https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/services/child-life , follow her on LinkedIn...

Episode 21: The Connection Between Oral Health and General Health in Children 26.10.2021

Mentioned in this Episode:   Ashraf Orthodontics https://www.millvalleyorthodontics.com/   Address: 141 Camino Alto #5 Mill Valley, CA 94941 Phone:  (415) 388-2876   Orthodontics https://www.millvalleyorthodontics.com/life-with-braces   Treatments https://www.millvalleyorthodontics.com/common-concerns   Technology https://www.millvalleyorthodontics.com/technology   American Association of Orthodon...

Episode 20: Mindfulness in Nature- Healing and Renewal 22.10.2021

Mentioned in this episode and Dr. Belanger’s recommendations:   Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild Moving with Life Awakening Joy Metta Institute Guided by Meditations Association of Nature and Forest Therapy    For more on De. Belanger, you can follow her on Instagram @mindfulnaturepractice, on her Facebook page: Mindful Nature Practice and through her website https://www.mindfulnatu...

On the Go Episode 19: Introducing Baby to Solids- the Why, When, Where, What and How 19.10.2021

For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on her Facebook page: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.      

Episode 18: Food Allergies in Children 19.10.2021

Mentioned in this Episode:   1.  https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan  - This action plan can be completed by the patient's allergist and gives them a good understanding of how to assess the severity of the reaction and when to use the Epinephrine autoinjector.    2.  https://www.palforzia.com/ Palforzia - FDA approv...

Episode 17: Self-Care Reset- How to Create a Self-Care Routine that Sticks 12.10.2021

Mentioned in this episode as well as Rachel’s recommendations:     Books on Habits   The Four Day Win by Martha Beck   The Joy Diet by Martha Beck   The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson   Atomic Habits by James Clear   The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin   General Books on Self-Development    Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat Zinn   Radical Acceptance by Tara Brack   Conscious Living by Gay H...

Episode 16: Beyond the Labs, Beyond the Diagnosis and Beyond the Typical Standard of Care 07.10.2021

Mentioned in this episode:   Quest Vitamin D at home testing https://www.healthtestingcenters.com/checkout/865298/checkout/   Labs with Dr. Kylie https://drkylieburton.com/labs/   Dr. Kylie’s Podcast Beyond the Diagnosis  with  Dr .  Kylie     For more on Dr. Kylie Burton, you can follow her on Instagram @drkylieburton, on her Facebook page: Dr. Kylie Burton, on Twitter @drkylieburton, on LinkedIn...

Episode 15: Empowering Parents and the Community with The Ouchless Care Model 07.10.2021

Mentioned in this Episode:   Facebook page: Ouchless ER Project Ouchless ER Project website: COMING SOON!     For more on Michelle Tracy, you can follow her on LinkedIn @MichelleTracy.     For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition , on her Facebook page: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN , on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through he...

Episode 14: The Importance of Pediatric Best Practices in Hospitals that Treat Young Patients 06.10.2021

Mentioned in this Episode:   Facebook page: Ouchless ER Project Marin County Press Release on Emergency Plan for Children https://www.marincounty.org/main/county-press-releases/press-releases/2021/hhs-emsc-052421 Ouchless ER Project website: COMING SOON!     For more on Cathy Taylor, you can follow her on Facebook page: Cathy Holman-Taylor.     For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her...

Episode 13: Emotional Regulation in Children and Responding to Challenging Behavior 01.10.2021

Mentioned in this episode:   Books   Attachment Focused Parenting: Effective Strategies to Care for Children by Daniel Hughes https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Focused-Parenting-Effective-Strategies-Professional/dp/0393705552/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Attachment+Focused+Parenting%3A+Effective+Strategies+daniel+hughes&qid=1633052824&sr=8-3 The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nu...

Episode 12: Oral Motor Development and Feeding in Babies 22.09.2021

  Useful resources :   https://www.azbreastfedbabies.com/   https://www.feedingmatters.org/   http://pediatricfeedingnews.com/   https://mymunchbug.com/   https://www.feedinglittles.com/   https://www.instagram.com/infant.nutritionist/   https://www.instagram.com/montessori.nutritionist/     For more on Alisa Wang, you can follow her on Instagram @nourishh.slp and through her website https://nouri...

On the Go Episode 11: The Power of Nutrition on Children's Behavior 14.09.2021

For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition , on the Facebook page: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast , on Twitter @argavanRDN , on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com .  

Episode 10: Pandemic Life Through the Eyes of a Teen 10.09.2021

For more on Dr. Fazio, since she does not have an online presence, please contact Argavan Nilforoush directly through the information below and she will be more than happy to relay any questions or comments you have.   For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook @babystepsnutrition, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and t...

Episode 9: Trauma and the Journey to Healing 31.08.2021

Mentioned in this episode:   Books https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=waking+the+tiger&qid=1630440167&sr=8-1   https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-for-Meaning-audiobook/dp/B0006IU470/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P3B89I580EMQ&dchild=1&keywords=man%27s+search+for+meaning&qid=1630440197&sprefix=man%27s+searc%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1   https://www.amazon.c...

Episode 8: Sleep in Babies and Toddlers 30.08.2021

Helpful resources related to this episode:   Christien’s blog www.sleep_champs.com/blog   A Guide to Better Sleep e-book https://sleep-champs.com https://www.healthline.com/health/tips-get-your-kids-sleep?fbclid=IwAR0Du2OIbABkfy4LHo3gZNfvqkWsQYEZTyjIEGxaURztJWMHqZLhBktRrUY#create-routine   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/parenting/kids-tantrums-advice.html?referringSource=articleShare     For m...

Episode 7: Tweens, Teens & Puberty 25.08.2021

Mentioned in this episode:   Books The Whole Brain Child https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=whole+brain+child&qid=1629926937&sr=8-3   Conscious Parenting https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Parent-Transforming-Ourselves-Empowering/dp/1897238452   Your Turn: How to be an adult https://www.amazon.com/Your-Turn-How-Be-A...

Episode 6: Backyard Farming 22.08.2021

Mentioned in this episode:   The Edible Schoolyard Project:  https://edibleschoolyard.org The Backyard Farm Company:  https://thebackyardfarmcompany.com Worm Cafe:  https://www.amazon.com/Tumbleweed-27-Worm-Cafe/dp/B005XBDG5M   Books:  The Curious Garden  https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Garden-Peter-Brown/dp/0316015474/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+curious+garden&qid=1629662031&sr=8-1     One It...

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