Is your child’s picky eating actually a clue to a more serious medical problem? How can a parent tell when picky eating is becoming a health risk? In today’s video, we explore why kids reject particular foods, the different causes of picky eating, and the warning signs
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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! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-you-do-need-vitamin-d/id1344628499?i=1000486286091
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Digestive issues are common in kids. Symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramping, constipation, and even reflux are embarrassing for kids and teens. And, this can even lead to missed days of school, poor diet, weight loss, and long-term nutritional problems. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often the underlying
Read more →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.
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Embarrassing gas and stomach noises, running to the bathroom in the middle of class, constant visits to the nurse’s office… Kids suffering from IBS often struggle to talk about their symptoms. Many times, they don’t even know there’s a problem. Only after countless doctor visits, medications, and
Read more →Hey hey, did you see? The Feed to Succeed podcast, Season 6, Episode 2 is out and waiting for you to listen, as Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta dive into the scary terrain of carbohydrates – are they good, or are they bad?
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IBS affects 10-15% of the population, but often goes undiagnosed. For many sufferers, their symptoms are triggered by high-FODMAPs foods. — What Are FODMAPs? — FODMAPs is an acronym standing for: Fermentable, Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides, and Polyols. These are types of carbohydrates, certain starches and sugars,
Read more →Join your hosts, Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta, as they kick off the first episode of their 6th podcast season with an update on everything pertaining to quarantining, COVID-19, and food! Betsy shares the pros and cons of providing nutrition services by telehealth, and Jen shares her
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As a pediatric dietitian, I work with some of the youngest clients in our private pediatric nutrition practice. There are many common themes that come up, as the families I work with try to nourish their children in the best ways possible and support their rapidly growing
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As a pediatric dietitian, daily interactions with amazing children and their wonderful families is the best part of our practice. Walking into a home visit, greeted by a hug or watching a family walk into our office with good news about how nutrition changes have helped make
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