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In this episode, we are giving you all the information you need to know about starting solids through spoon feeding and purees for your baby. While we are big Baby Led Weaning fans, and have done a couple of episodes about this method way back on the pod, this week we talk about why the more traditional way of starting solids may be right for your family compared to Baby Led Weaning. We also give...

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This week we are talking about some very popular topics, including sugary cereals, the BRAT diet, and spreadable butter vs. real butter. We talk about how to handle sugary cereal and some tips and tricks to making sugary cereal no big deal to kids. Then we go into the best diet for when you or your child has a stomach bug and if you should be following the BRAT diet or not. At the end of the epis...

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The long-awaited episode on GLP-1 medications is finally here. This class of medications was originally created as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but now it is becoming a popular weight loss drug as weight loss was a common side effect observed in individuals taking the medication for type 2 diabetes treatment. In this episode, we will cover how these medications work in the body and we will ta...

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This week we are rereleasing our episode about the Mediterranean Diet with some practical applications of the diet. We have been talking about the Mediterranean diet a lot on the podcast the past few weeks so we thought it would be a good time for a refresher on some easy swaps you can make for your family today. This episode also addresses ways to incorporate more Mediterranean aspects that migh...

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Fertility is a hot topic, so let's talk about some of the best ways to support fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors. On this week's episode, we talk about the fertility diet study done by Harvard Health, some healthful guidelines around optimizing fertility, and some of the most important nutrients to support fertility in both men and women.

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This week we are joined by Occupational Therapist and Feeding Therapist Katie Tower. Katie joins us to talk everything feeding and occupational therapy. Katie answers all of our questions about SOS feeding therapy, common feeding difficulties, and she gives her advice for parents of children who struggle to eat. 

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One of the most common questions Jen gets in her appointments is guidance on how to make a smoothie more nutritious, and what are good smoothie combinations. This episode is your complete guide to smoothie inspiration and how to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie. 

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The gluten-free casein-free diet is a diet that was created to help manage gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. The research, however, behind this diet isn’t strong enough to truly determine if it is worth the restrictive nature of a diet like this. Putting your child on a diet like this is truly a personal decision that should be made after consideri...

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We are continuing our seasonal produce and recipe inspiration series with a spring produce list and some fun recipes to embrace what’s in season right now! 


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Check out the USDA seasonal produce guide here: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/spring 

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This week, we are talking about Orthorexia, which is a pattern of disordered eating behaviors related to extreme healthy eating and a fear of any foods that are not deemed “clean” by the individual. We talk about signs and symptoms and what are some of the best ways to help someone who may be struggling with these disordered eating behaviors. If you or someone you know has some of these behaviors...

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Calling all busy families who feel like they are always running from thing to thing! Who has time to sit down and eat a meal? This fun recipe inspiration episode is full of great on-the-go meal ideas that can be eaten in the car between school, practice, and everything in between. 

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This week’s episode is a little different than our past episodes. We are talking about the situations when pressuring kids to eat might actually be helpful. While we always preach about not pressuring, there is some nuance when it comes to pressure around food. Since there are so many different messages on social media about feeding kids, we are also going to address some of those messages and gi...

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This week’s episode is on a restrictive and temporary diet that was created for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome otherwise known as IBS. Join us for our conversation about why this diet was created, how it works, and what it might look like to go on this diet. One of the most important things to know about the low FODMAP diet is that it is meant to be temporary and should always be done ...

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In this week’s episode, we are focusing on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, otherwise known as PCOS. While there is still a lot we don't know about PCOS, some of the factors that have been shown to help manage symptoms, decrease the risk of developing related medical conditions, and support an all-around healthy lifestyle are nutrition and physical activity. In our episode, we will educate about...

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This week we are answering some of our most frequently asked listener questions and announcing big news! Our listener questions include topics like organic foods, introducing allergens to babies, superfoods, and omega-3 supplementation as a possible treatment for children with ADHD. Remember you can always message us with your questions @momwhatsfordinnerpod on Instagram or by using the link belo...

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Happy Valentines Day! As a fun holiday episode we decided to talk about the history of chocolate! This is one of our favorites because we are both huge chocolate fans. Then we talk a little bit about some of the ethical struggles of the chocolate industry and highlight some of the ways that we can support ethical chocolate companies, including Tony's Chocolonely.

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Heavy metals in baby food has been a big deal for a while now, but we thought it was finally time to address it, why it happens, and what you can do to limit your child's exposure to heavy metals. While it might seem scary to hear that there are heavy metals in our food, there are a few different ways you can limit the amount of exposure your child gets. In this episode, we also talk a littl...

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This week we are talking about some popular nutrition related prenatal conditions. We are going to be talking about morning sickness and nausea, heartburn, gestational diabetes, constipation and preeclampsia. In addition to explaining what these conditions are and why they happen we also talk about some of the best things you can do to help manage these conditions with your diet.

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This is our first introduction episode into prenatal nutrition. This week we are talking about the basics when it comes to important nutrients to consume when you are pregnant and what each of these nutrients do for both mom and baby. We also talk about some general guidance around eating when you are pregnant and then we go into detail about prenatal vitamins. We compare three popular prenatal s...