I’ve encountered many parents that are hesitant to incorporate starches and grains into their family’s diet. This doesn’t surprise me, given the plethora of scary reels and blogs about the danger of eating carbs, gluten, wheat, etc. But are grains really bad for us? In its natural
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Poop. We all do it, but it can feel funny to talk about. Luckily, as Dietitians, we love to talk about poop! Regular and consistent pooping (stooling, in medical speak) is very important to our health. When we aren’t having soft, consistent stools, it affects how we
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Check out our Special Edition Spring Newsletter featuring National Nutrition Month to read about our featured nutrition topics! We also want to thank you for being a part of our community! Click the link below to read our newsletter! https://conta.cc/3mRZAQh
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My first job in high school was at a Baskin Robbins. I am still grateful for that experience. The store was owned by a strict, old-school German immigrant who ran a tight ship but believed that her calling was to contribute to her customers’ joy. When it
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRu3CNdF0RI&feature=youtu.be Download our Low FODMAPs Recipe Kit: https://feedtosucceed.com/fodmap-recipes/ Parents and children are surprised and disappointed to learn that when it comes to IBS, there’s just not a pill for that. Most IBS medications are aimed at managing symptoms. Unfortunately, simply managing symptoms does not eliminate
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Do you talk to your kids about poop? It’s a tricky subject, but it’s important to be able to talk about digestive health. In today’s video, Betsy explains why you need to ask your kids about their digestion, how to have the conversation, when to know
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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
Read more →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
Read more →Kids and constipation – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 2 Special guest Elana Comrov, pediatrician at Pediatric Health Care Associates, joins Betsy and Jen for this fun and informative chat about the most common complaint at the pediatrician’s office and one of life’s most basic
Read more →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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