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With energy drink consumption (and even coffee!) on the rise 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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Sodium is one of the main nutrients of concern because Americans are getting too much, but does this extend to our children too? This week we are talking about sodium for kids and how our children’s dietary patterns may have them exceeding the guidelines and affecting their health. We also talk about some ways to decrease your child’s sodium intake.

Additional Resources:
Sodium Intake among US School-Aged Children: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5458522/#:~:text=Mean%20daily%20sodium%20intake%20for,on%20the%20day%20of%20assessment.

Kids and Sodium consumption: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/kids-and-sodium-serious-risks-and-alarming-realities

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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This week we are joined by founder and president of ChopChop Family Sally Sampson as we dicuss the benefits of getting your picky eater in the kitchen to help them become more comfortable around new foods. Sally talks to us about some of her own experiences with picky eaters and how ChopChop's products can help introduce new foods to picky eaters.

Links:
Check out ChopChop Family by clicking here: https://www.chopchopfamily.org/

To receive 20% off your order on ChopChop products use code: MOM20 at checkout

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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Here are some quick and easy tips for parents to be a healthy role model for their children, to help them build healthy habits starting from a young age.

Additional Links:
Being a Healthy Role Model: https://www.dhs.gov/employee-resources/news/2022/03/17/be-healthy-role-model-children#:~:text=Go%20grocery%20shopping%20together.,not%20eat%20it%20at%20home.

Listen to our “Promoting Healthy Food and Body Relationships” episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202632/13179197

Listen to our “Division of Responsibility” episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202632/14169525

Listen to our “Benefits of Family Meals: episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202632/13194449

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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If you have ever questioned if you child should be taking a multivitamin or wondered if you should keep your child on their multivitamin then this one is for you. Today we look at a research study that investigated multivitamins for kids and if they actually meet the nutrient needs of our children. Multivitamins can be expensive and they're all slightly different; it can be hard to choose the right one. We'll give you the 411 and tell you if a multivitamin is the right choice for your child.

Additional Links:

Read “Do Multivitamins/ Mineral Dietary Supplements for Young Children Fill Critical Nutrient Gaps” here:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34687947/#:~:text=Most%20MVMs%20contained%20many%20of,in%20intakes%20and%20avoid%20excess.

Vitamin E deficiencies in the US: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519051/

Vitamin Food sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/#h3

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 week’s episode we are joined by Food Freedom Holistic Health Coach and Founder of the Food Freedom Academy Sabrina Magnan. Sabrina is joining us this week while we talk about intuitive eating for kids and how to raise an intuitive eater in this world of diet culture that we live in. We discuss some of the best ways to raise your child with a healthy relationship with food and how to handle “fun foods” with your little ones.

Links:

Check out Sabrina’s Podcast Live Unrestricted here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-unrestricted-the-intuitive-eating-food-freedom/id1657669984

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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High cholesterol in children is something Jen is seeing more and more in her practice so it's time for some education on cholesterol, how it affects our bodies, and some of the best ways to keep our cholesterol levels low. Plus, we provide some education on different types of fats including saturated fat, trans fats, and unsaturated fats, and how the consumption of these different fats affects our cholesterol levels.

Additional Links:

Cholesterol: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/cholesterol/

High cholesterol in children: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12113-high-cholesterol-in-children

How to reduce fat and Cholestrol: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/How-to-Reduce-Fat-and-Cholesterol-in-Your-Childs-Diet.aspx#:~:text=Rely%20on%20low%2Dfat%20milk,%2C%20sour%20cream%2C%20and%20gravy.

Different Types of Fats: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/prevention-and-treatment-of-high-cholesterol-hyperlipidemia/the-skinny-on-fats

Cholesterol Basics:

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/about-cholesterol

High Blood Triglycerides:

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/high-blood-triglycerides#:~:text=Triglycerides%20are%20a%20type%20of,does%20not%20need%20right%20away.

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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Happy 50 episodes! Today we are going to be taking you through 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. We have more episodes to come on this topic but please be sure to message us with any suggestions or questions for future episode!

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.