Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists (RDN’s) partner with you to apply food and science knowledge to achieve health goals. Using food to improve health means RDNs care about the environment and food supply. “Let’s take care of our planet!” It’s taught to our children at a young age, and
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Milk – Cow, Soy, Almond, and More! How to Choose, with Amanda – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 6 Join Betsy and Amanda for an in-depth and informative discussion on milk, milk-substitute, and nutrition. What is the best option for you and your family? Why
Read more →Milk for Hydration and Sports – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 4 Join Betsy and Amanda on a lively scientific discussion about milk, as they review it’s use for both basic hydration as well as for athletes both before and after workouts! Review and hone
Read more →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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Did you know that the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s favorite pre-game breakfast is pancakes? With the recent victory of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, read on to find out more about nutrition for soccer and check out our power-up pancake recipe. Soccer is an endurance sport requiring
Read more →Season 2 Finale – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 12 Bob’s Red Mill vs Pillsbury flour – which is better? What did Jen learn most from season 2? Is your child secretly a good athlete, but no one knows it because they never hydrate? Listen
Read more →Back in the Routine: Breakfasts and Dinners for Busy Families – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 9 Do you have the time and energy to make sure your family is eating healthy breakfasts and dinners daily? We don’t! Betsy and Jen discuss tips and ideas
Read more →Back to School! Snacks and Lunches – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 8 Need to get back into the routine and want a little inspiration? Tune in for lively discussion of lunch and snack packing ideas, a blast from the past Twinkies, and Betsy’s personal
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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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