Pre-School (3-5)

Ask Amanda: Pasta Not Pop Tarts

healthy breakfast alternatives

I am not a food blogger, but this is my daughter’s breakfast from Friday and I couldn’t help but photograph it.  She was my inspiration for this week’s Ask Amanda: Pasta not Pop-Tarts. Mornings can be rushed in our house, especially now that school is starting.  I

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IBS and the FODMAPS Diet

IBS and the FODMAPS Diet – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 7 Have you or your child been told you have “IBS”? Or do you or your child have ongoing GI symptoms of upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation, reflux, gas and bloating; but every doctor

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Food Intolerance from Lactose and Beyond

Food Intolerance from Lactose and Beyond – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 6 Food intolerances is one of Betsy’s favorite nutrition topics and personal areas of expertise. Jen and Betsy explore the difference between a food intolerance and food allergy, as well as how to

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Ask Amanda: Drink More Water

Drink more water

This week’s Ask Amanda is a public service announcement of sorts from your friendly pediatric dietitian. Most of the kids and parents I have worked with this summer are not drinking enough water. Water is important for everyone, including toddlers and kids, especially during the summer months when

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Kids (and adults!) with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux

Kids (and adults!) with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 4 Betsy and Jen discuss their personal and family experience with reflux, as well as tips for management by diet. What foods and what timing affects symptoms? What makes reflux more tolerable? if

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Intro to Kids’ Nutrition and GI

Intro to Kids’ Nutrition and GI – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 1 Welcome to the season 2 opening show with co-hosts Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta! Jen and Betsy are taking it deeper this season – beyond the eating and down to the digestion.

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Ask Amanda: Should I Buy Organic?

Nutrition vegetables

Hi Amanda, my kids are 1 and 3 years old.  I am wondering about buying organic versus non-organic. Is it really necessary to buy organic? Thanks for asking this question!  This is a personal preference, however, there are ways to make informed decisions when you are shopping

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