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ICYMI: Jen Belanger Nutrition now offers lactation consulting! And you know what happens to babies after they breastfeed? They need to start solids at 6 months! So for all of our lactation mamas, this one's for you!

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.

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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We are reposting this episode because there is a lot of hype out there about fiber these days and we thought it might be helpful to go back to the basics when it comes to fiber.

Additional Resources:

https://nutrition.org/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets/#:~:text=Just%207%25%20of%20adults%20meet,greater%20risk%20for%20heart%20disease.%E2%80%9D

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/inulin-benefits

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Kids-Need-Fiber-Heres-Why-and-How.aspx#:~:text=If%20you%20find%20it%20helpful,a%20general%20guideline%20for%20children.

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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With the summer weather coming soon we thought this repost was a good fit to get you thinking about hydration. We know that hydration is important but with so many adds on social media today it seems like everyone is drinking electrolyte powders and hydration multipliers. In this episode we debunk the hype around some popular hydration supplements and get creative with ideas to help you keep yourself and your kids hydrated.

Links:

Check out our hydration handout by clicking here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/resources/

Check out our Fueling For Sports episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202632/14242106

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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We are reposting this episode as your reminder about the basics of breastmilk composition, the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, and some fun facts about breastmilk. With all of the misinformation on this topic out there in the world we felt like it was time to set the record straight and expand into the world of new parents and breastfeeding.

Additional Resources:

Breastfeeding Benefits CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/features/breastfeeding-benefits/index.html#:~:text=Breastfed%20babies%20have%20a%20lower,the%20mother%20with%20her%20baby.

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle by Judith E Brown

Lactoferrrin:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165050/

AAP recommendations for Breastfeeding:

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/newborn-and-infant-nutrition/newborn-and-infant-breastfeeding/#:~:text=For%20the%20best%20health%20outcomes,and%20beyond%20as%20mutually%20desired.

Additional Compisition information:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9110848/

Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html#:~:text=A%20low%20to%20moderate%20amount,coffee%20or%20more%20per%20day.

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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In this repost we are revisiting our seasonal produce and recipe series to get you into the spring spirit and to hopefully bring some nice weather your way!

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

Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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Reposting this episode because the price of groceries just seems to be rising and we are all feeling it! Whenever I leave the grocery store I feel that burning hole in my pocket. We are coming at you with some quick and easy tips for cooking healthy on a budget. We are big foodies here as I am sure our listeners know, so we love making delicious food that is also budget friendly!

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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In this repost we are talking about the rise of energy drink consumption (and even coffee!) in our kids, we felt it was time to dedicate an episode specifically to caffeine in children. We'll tell you some of the hidden sources of caffeine to look out for and we will also walk you through some of the most popular energy drinks among kids and teens today, including Celsius, Alani Nu, and pre-workout supplements.

Additional Links:
Caffeine and children AACAP: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Caffeine_and_Children-131.aspx#:~:text=At%20this%20time%2C%20pediatricians%20advise,those%2012%2D18%20years%20old.

Hidden Caffeine: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/Hidden-Caffeine.aspx?_gl=1*aj0kzh*_ga*MTU4MDY0NjAyNy4xNzEyNzUyMTA4*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTcxODE5ODM1NC43LjEuMTcxODE5ODM3Ny4wLjAuMA..

Children and drinks with caffeine and sugar AAP: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/27276/Children-should-avoid-drinks-with-sugar-caffeine?autologincheck=redirected

Caffeine in energy drinks: https://www.eatingwell.com/caffeinated-drinks-ranked-by-caffeine-levels-8607309

Can kids safely use supplements?: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/is-it-safe-for-my-kid-to-take-supplements

Caffeine Consumption in Children: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177467/

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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There is so much to cover on this important topic including what it is prediabetes and what is happening in the body when we develop prediabetes. We also talk about some of the typical lifestyle changes that Jen suggests to clients to help them manage and improve their health when they are living with prediabetes.

Additional resources:
Abbott on Prediabetes: https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/nutrition-care/chronic-conditions/tips-for-reducing-prediabetes-risk-in-adolescents-and-young-adults/#:~:text=Prediabetes%20is%20increasingly%20affecting%20children,diagnosis%20can%20oftentimes%20be%20reversed.

Children's hospital of Philadelphia: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/prediabetes-what-you-should-know#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20CDC%2C%201,development%20of%20Type%202%20diabetes.

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.