In this blog, Feed to Succeed sports dietitian goes over gaining weight for sports. It’s a common phrase you may have heard from your teen athlete: “I want to bulk up.” As teens begin to grow in their skills and passion for their sport, they naturally want
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What do you do when your teen announces they’ve become a vegetarian? Or a vegan? Lots of parents wonder whether it’s safe for their child or even if they should let them eat like this at all. Will your grown teen get enough nutrients to stay
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What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance? Is your child allergic to dairy or lactose intolerant? Do you have a gluten allergy or is it actually fructan intolerance? The difference between food allergies and food intolerances is confusing. Parents often make dietary
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Sports nutrition is complicated, especially for growing kids and teens. But, what happens when an athlete has food restrictions or needs a special diet? In today’s video, Betsy explores the fundamentals of sports nutrition, takes a look at how food restrictions challenge the diets of young
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Sports Nutrition – Protein and Teen Athletes – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 3 Melanie Battaglia, dietitian, sports nutrition resident, and former college athlete, speaks with Betsy by phone from Texas, on this informative episode about teen athletes’ protein and energy needs. Melanie shares food
Read more →Teen Sports Nutrition with Guest Athlete Alyssa Hjelmgren – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 2 Betsy Hjelmgren interviews special guest, synchronized ice skater, Alyssa Hjelmgren, from Northbrook’s very own Teams Elite Synchronized Skating Team. Betsy and Alyssa discuss hydration, and the “Athlete’s Plate”, including
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In this week’s kids’ nutrition column, our pediatric dietitian explains the best vegan protein alternatives for kids.
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Last week’s post on toddler friendly protein foods sparked a lot of conversations with the families that I work with about how much protein kids need. As I mentioned, it is often less than parents think. However, as I was working with some of my pickiest toddlers
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Ask Amanda is a weekly column from Feed to Succeed dietitian Amanda Gordon. Have a question? Email Amanda and let her know or submit an “Ask Amanda” question for a future column. Do you have recommendations for healthy protein sources that toddlers actually eat? Protein recommendations vary by age,
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