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
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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, 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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