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On May 9, 2022 / About the Practice, Allergies, Complex Medical Issues, Featured, Feeding Tube, Grade School age (5-9), Healthy Eating, Infants / Toddlers (0-3), Meet the Staff, Nutrition Info, Nutrition Tips, Podcast, Success Stories, Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)

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Here are some delicious toddler breakfast ideas. W

Here are some delicious toddler breakfast ideas. Want to work with one of our Pediatric Registered Dietitians? Click the link in the bio to schedule an appointment! #nutritiontips #kidshealth #momsonthego

Looking for some quick and yummy breakfast ideas t

Looking for some quick and yummy breakfast ideas to make for your toddler? Here are some simple breakfast ideas that are full of flavors, textures, and nutrients that you can make at home. These ideas will help your toddler’s plate be more well-balanced and packed with the nutrients they need to grow.

https://feedtosucceed.com/quick-and-yummy-breakfast-ideas-to-make-for-your-toddler/

#toddler #nutritiontips #yummybreakfast #breakfast #breakfastideas #momsonthego

Happy Fourth of July from Feed to Succeed! #kidsnu

Happy Fourth of July from Feed to Succeed! #kidsnutrition #nutritiontips #dietitianapproved

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Have you heard of the Feed to Succeed Academy?

The Feed to Succeed Academy offers nutrition-based courses to parents and providers to help them learn, grow, and better provide for their families, children, and/or clients. We would like to invite you to look through our nutrition-based course offerings. We currently offer courses in the following topics:
⚽️Sports Nutrition
🍅The Low FODMAPs Diet
🥝Tube Weaning

Feed to Succeed continues to be dedicated in proving excellent nutrition services and support. Click the link or the link in the bio to learn more about the Feed to Succeed Academy! https://academy.feedtosucceed.com

#course #nutritiontips #pediatricnutrition #dietitian #tubefeeding #lowfodmaps #sportsnutrition #momsonthego

We'd like to work with you! Click the link in or t

We'd like to work with you! Click the link in or the link in the bio to book an appointment with one of our Pediatric Registered Dietitians!
#momsonthego #nutritiontips #dietitian #rd #registereddietitian

https://feedtosucceed.com/does-my-child-need-nutrition-services/

Meal planning is often a great solution to increas

Meal planning is often a great solution to increasing variety in your family's diet and leading a nutritious diet.

Here are a few tips for getting started with meal planning from our dietitians at Feed to Succeed:

1. Try meal prepping:
"The most effective part about meal planning in our house is if I wash and chop veggies on Sunday." -Betsy Hjelmgren, MS, RDN, CSP, LDN

2. Try making a grocery list:
"Ensure you have 3-5 options from each food group. For example, if you want to stock up on whole-grain carbohydrates, consider purchasing whole wheat bread, brown rice, a multigrain cereal, whole-wheat pasta, and granola bars." -Bailey Gianacakos, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD

3. Ensure balance and variety:
-"Offer a balance and variety of foods from all food groups (vegetables and fruit, whole grain products, dairy, and protein foods) at mealtimes." -Nicole Michehl, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC

4. Repurpose ingredients and utilize leftovers:
"Today’s leftover grilled chicken can go on a salad tomorrow." -Abby Olcott, MS, RD, CDN/LDN

We, at Feed to Succeed, are a team of expert pediatric dietitians. Click the link or link in the bio to schedule an appointment today! https://feedtosucceed.com/does-my-child-need-nutrition-services/

#mealplanning #momsonthego #nutritiontips #family #kidseatright #dietitian #nutrition

Strawberries are high in vitamin C, contain mangan

Strawberries are high in vitamin C, contain manganese, folate, potassium, and healthy fiber. You can eat them plain, add them into yogurt or cereal, or even on top of ice cream!

How do you like to eat strawberries? Let us know in the comments!

#strawberries #vitaminc #manganese #potassium #nutritiontips #kidshealth #kidseatright #momsonthego #kids #familyfood #familydinner

Click the link or the link in the bio to read more

Click the link or the link in the bio to read more tips on how to keep your child hydrated this summer!

https://feedtosucceed.com/tips-to-keep-your-children-hydrated-all-summer/

#water #hydration #nutritiontips #kidshealth #kidseatright #kidsnutrition #pediatric #pediatricnutrition #momsonthego

Is getting your kids to drink water in the summer

Is getting your kids to drink water in the summer a struggle? Learn how to help your kids stay hydrated all summer long with these fun tips.

To read the blog, click the link or the link in the bio. https://feedtosucceed.com/tips-to-keep-your-children-hydrated-all-summer/

#momsonthego #kidsnutrition #dietitiantips #dietitianapproved #kidseatright #pediatricnutrition #hydration #summerfun #summertips #summercamp

Vegetables are a delicious snack for you and your

Vegetables are a delicious snack for you and your family! They contain healthy nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and more! Each vegetable contains different nutrients, so to gain the most benefits from vegetables, we recommend consuming a wide variety of them!

What is your favorite vegetable? Let us know in the comments!

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Would your child benefit from seeing a Registered

Would your child benefit from seeing a Registered Dietitian? #pediatricnutrition #pediatricdietitian #rd #dietitians #dietitianapproved #chicago #momsonthego

Kids tend to LOVE carbs for breakfast and sometime

Kids tend to LOVE carbs for breakfast and sometimes getting in a source of fat or protein can be difficult. Below are some ideas of foods you can add to your kids breakfast plates to keep them full!

-eggs (made any way)
-peanut or other nut/seed butters
-Greek yogurt
-Kodiak Cakes Pancake and Waffle mix (make with milk and egg for more protein)
-Avocado toast
-Cottage Cheese
-Low sodium breakfast chicken or turkey sausage
-Low sodium turkey bacon

#pediatricnutrition #pediatricdietitian #healthybreakfast #protein #healthyfat #feedtosucceed

Having a child that is a picky eater can be exhaus

Having a child that is a picky eater can be exhausting, frustrating, and stressful. We want to help you make meal time an enjoyable experience for your family. Here are a few quick tips:

1. Offer a new food alongside a familiar food on your child’s plate. This way they are more comfortable and may be more willing to try the new food.
2. Try not to provide an alternative to the meal offered. You provide the food and your child decides whether and how much they will eat.

Need more help overcoming picky eating? Call our office to schedule an appointment with one of our dietitians today! Link in bio ☺️

Need healthy snack ideas for your kids this summer

Need healthy snack ideas for your kids this summer? Smoothies are a great option that can be refreshing in hot weather! For you base you can use any milk, alternative milk, or kids protein shake. I love to add some Greek yogurt for extra protein and calcium. Next add your kids favorite fruit, add ice, blend, and enjoy! #pediatricnutrition #pediatricrd #kidapproved #feedtosucceed #healthysnacks #freshfruit #calciumforkids

Would your child benefit from meeting with a Regis

Would your child benefit from meeting with a Registered Dietitian?

To schedule or make an appointment, click the link in the bio or go to feedtosucceed.com.

Have a question? Send us a message or email us at info@feedtosucceed.com. You can also call us at 847.724.8015. #dietitian #pediatricdietitian #feedtosucceed #pickyeater #foodallergies #momsonthego

Bone Health for Athletes: Is your child or tee

Bone Health for Athletes:

Is your child or teen getting adequate calcium, vitamin D, and protein from food to support bones? Strong bones help prevent bone related athletic injuries.

Children and teens 9+ years have high calcium requirements to support bone growth. View this infographic for meal and snack ideas to provide Calcium, protein, and Vitamin D.

Feed to Succeed works with teen athletes! Click the link in the bio to work with us and schedule an appointment.

#bonehealth #calcium #vitamind #high-qualityprotein #protein #momsonthego #sportsdietitian

Desserts can definitely be part of a healthy diet.

Desserts can definitely be part of a healthy diet. Moderation is important!

Here are some healthy tips for choosing healthier desserts for you and your family.

1. Read the nutrition label. Know the difference between added sugars and natural sugar. Natural sugars are usually sugars found in fruits, while added sugars has been added to increase the sweetness and is often unrefined white sugar. Aim to choose less added sugar.

2. Look for ways to add in some antioxidants! Try having a popsicle made from 100% fruit juice rather than an artificially made one.

3. Add some fruit to a dessert! Try pairing some ice cream or frozen yogurt with strawberries or blueberries for an added flavor, vitamin, and antioxidant boost!

4. Don’t forget to enjoy! Desserts should be fun and enjoyable!

Here’s a fun fruit parfait recipe you can try at home!

Ingredients:
1. 1 cup of strawberries
2. 1.5 cups of Greek yogurt
3. 2 tbsp of honey

Directions:

1. Mix together honey and yogurt.
2. Add 1/2 honey yogurt mixture into the glass jar.
3. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
4. Add in rest of honey yogurt.
5. Add the rest of the strawberries
6. Serve.

#strawberries #recipe #fruits #healthyrecipe #desserts #dietitian

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! Here are some delicious ideas to try!
Kimichi
Baozi
Adobo
Sushi
Dal
Spring Roll
Pho
Poi
The FDA recommends that children under the age of 5 should not consume raw fish, so make sure to wait until age five to consume raw fish.
#aapiheritagemonth

Meet the Team Spotlight: Betsy Hjelmgren MS, RD, C

Meet the Team Spotlight: Betsy Hjelmgren MS, RD, CSP, LDN

Betsy is the owner of Feed to Succeed and opened her practice in 2008. Outside of work Betsy loves gardening! Many of the plants in her yard are edible. Once April and May roll around, she looks forward to every sunny weekend to get outside and work in the yard. This year on Mother’s Day, her daughter Alyssa helped her put in the veggies for the veggie garden

Betsy’s daughter skates on Teams Elite Junior and Senior Synchronized Skating Club. They travel all over the world to compete as Team USA. Betsy is a “Food Mom” and helps plan the teams meals and snacks, as well as provides the team with sports nutrition guidance to promote optimal fitness in these successful young athletes.

The benefit of having a sister on Team USA? Nate, Betsy’s son, gets to travel too!

Betsy and her family love trying local restaurants and sampling food of different regions along with visiting local markets when they travel.

Meet the Team Spotlight: Amanda Johnson MS, RD, LD

Meet the Team Spotlight: Amanda Johnson MS, RD, LDN

Amanda has been a dietitian for 10 years, with 7 years of pediatric nutrition experience. She joined Feed to Succeed in January 2022 and specializes in NICU follow-up, tube feeding management, failure to thrive in infancy, general infant nutrition and pediatric food allergies.

She is married to her husband, Ben and they have an almost 3 year old son, Bode. They are expecting a baby girl, due this summer! Amanda is an avid Chicago sports fan (go White Sox), enjoys travelling the world, and loves all things food and drink!

Call our office to schedule an appointment with Amanda today! Website link in bio.

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