Mom, What's For Dinner?

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? There are so many myths out there about the best nutrition or diet plan to follow if you have a child with ADHD.  Artificial dyes? Omega 3s? Sugar? This week we break down what you need to know about nutrition’s impact on ADHD and how best to fuel your child with ADHD. Then Jen talks about one of her delicious simple weeknight meals; Weeknight Pasta Primavera....

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Children who live in larger bodies are, unfortunately, destined for ridicule by society at large. Many children are very aware of their own body size and as a parent, you may feel like you need to help them shrink their body or eat in a particular way. In this episode we'll dive deep into how to help children living in larger bodies, and when we should tak...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are taking a deep dive this week into emotional eating in kids and some of the signs that your child might be eating emotionally. We'll walk you through some ways that you can help your child work through emotional eating and some tips to help prevent it in the future. Jen also shares with us her delicious Winter Quinoa Salad with Citrus Dressing!   Lin...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week’s episode is a quick guide to help you feed your child before, during, and after exercise. Whether your child is doing a sport all year round or only plays sports for certain seasons it is very important to make sure that they are fueling properly to support their activities. We give lots of pre and post practice snack and meal ideas, and then we give...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? In this week’s episode, we're here to help you figure out healthy ways to help your underweight child gain weight. We also give some sample snack ideas that are great balanced options to support your child’s weight. On Jen, What’s Cooking? this week it's all about the smoothies, rich in healthy fats and fruit that come together to make a delicious bre...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are so excited to share with you our very first guest expert interview! Dr. Alyssa Almeida and Dr. Brianna Almeida from Renew Health Pelvic Health and Wellness are here to school us on all things pelvic floor health. This episode we hear all about the importance of pelvic floor health and how a weakened pelvic floor can be the root cause of many issues you o...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Happy New Year! This week's episode is all about fun and easy ways to bump up your fruit and veggie intake in 2024. New year's resolutions can be hard to stick to or fail after January, but this episode will help you stay on track with your fruit and veggie goals. At the end of the episode Jen shares her yummy egg frittata recipe with us, that can be...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? In this episode, Jen and Izzy talk about the best ways to respond to comments on food and body during the holidays. This time of year can be very stressful and it is usually centered around food, so to help ease your anxiety we are giving you some fool proof responses to help shut down the conversation from the start. Then, Jen shares her delicious Southwest Br...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? In this episode Jen takes a deep dive into The Division of Responsibility, a feeding model coined by Ellyn Satter and one of the most important things to do when you've got a picky eater. Jen talks about all four aspects including the parent deciding what food is being served, when that food is being served, the child deciding if they are going to eat the...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Do you ever find yourself begging your child to "just take a bite"? How about "try it, you'll like it!" Or maybe you yourself had a "clean plate club" family growing up. These are all forms of pressure, that can actually make eating WORSE for children who struggle to eat! If you find yourself in this boat, you may be heading f...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? If you go on social media at all, some fit-fluencer is talking about macros. But what is a macro? This episode will break it down for you and let you know if you need to be worried about yours or your child's macros. Then, we're talking coconut oil on Jen, Is This Healthy?  Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We've talked about so many nutrition topics on this podcast so far, but we haven't dug into the basics of MyPlate! This is the healthy eating guide that replaced the old Food Pyramid. I don't think I've done a single counseling session without referencing it. On Jen, Is This Healthy we'll get into rice cakes and how you can bulk them up...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? In Part 2 of our BLW episodes, we take a deeper dive into the specifics of what you can offer your baby as far as foods, textures, allergens, and more! Starting solids can be so overwhelming, especially for new parents. Let us ease your mind! Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? 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...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are in the thick of cold and flu season by now, so this week we're chatting all things immunity! This episode is really important for those listening with super young ones. We'll define immunity, discuss how we build our immune systems, and let you know how you can help your child strengthen their immune system. Then we will take a look at Balanced...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? 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 "...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? 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 dow...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? **EDIT** In the episode I say drinking a gallon of water is "pretty harmless" - but I correct myself! This much water intake could be problematic for some people. At the beginning of next week's episode, I'll explain more about this. When we recorded the Social Media Food Trends episode I had it in my head that a gallon of water is 64 ounces...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Have you ever wondered if your child (or you!) could use a supplement? With so many on the market, from multivitamins to individual vitamins and all sorts of potions out there, it's confusing! On this episode we'll talk about what to look for in a supplement and when a supplement might be needed. Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podc...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? It's Mom Series Episode 2! We are talking all about cleanses and detoxes [and scams]. In this episode we cut through all the noise about those expensive, trendy powders and pills and tell you the truth about if you truly need a detox or a cleanse! Then we are going to talk about one of Izzy’s favorite grab and go snacks on Jen, Is This Healthy?   Go-go squ...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are doing a special MOM SERIES on the podcast! In the next few episodes we will dive into diet culture, social media trends, and all the issues we have with the way foods, supplements, and diets are presented to consumers. First up is our yo-yo dieting episode where we'll talk about the detrimental health effects rollercoaster dieting can have and why y...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? When you take your child to their annual physical, they get their height and weight measured and are plotted on a growth chart. But what do all those little dots on the chart really mean? Today we'll explain everything you wanted to know about growth charts, and how to assess your child's growth. Spoiler alert: it's OKAY if your kid isn't at...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This is one of my favorite episodes so far! This week we are discussing Health at Every Size (HAES), a way to approach health that is weight-inclusive and looks at parameters beyond the number on the scale. It breaks my heart that kids are subject to weight stigma at a very young age, and we need to talk about HAES more! We'll dive into the research and ke...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Are you thinking about going gluten free with your family or having your child follow a gluten free diet? Well, make sure to listen to this episode before you do so you can know all the information you need to before making this big dietary decision. We will talk about what gluten is, if it is actually bad for you, and who should be avoiding gluten. Then we wil...

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are diving into a listener's request in this episode; planning vegetarian or vegan diets. Whether you're interested in vegetarian diets or you have a picky child and worry that they won't eat meat, won't drink milk, or don't eat enough protein, we've got some advice for you! In Jen, is this Healthy?  we will be talking about KIN...