We are wrapping up the latest Lifecycle Nutrition Series on the podcast.

In the past 7 episodes we've covered...
- Nutrition for Preconception
- Nutrition for Pregnancy
- Nutrition for Postpartum/Breastfeeding
- Infant Nutrition (0-6 months)
- Baby Nutrition (6-12 months)
- Toddler Nutrition (1~3 years)
- Childhood, Adolescent, Teenage Nutrition (4~18 years)

Dr. Susanna also shared her personal pregnancy and postpartum experience and tips to thrive in Episode #384.

This week is a little wrap up and summary of the highlights from this series as well as the most important takeaways. 

Episode Highlights:

• The different nutritional needs that kids have compared to adults
• The importance of healthy relationships with food and nourishment during growth and development
• What Dr. Susanna learned and insights gained through the last ~2months of this series
• Where supplements fit in (or not) at different lifecycle phases
• An exciting opportunity to optimize your health and nutritional status, regardless of where you are in your lifecycle!

Links to some more good stuff
- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less
- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis
- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants

Kids are humans, too! And they, too, can THRIVE on plants.

That being said, there are for sure some considerations to kid-specific nutrition to ensure healthy growth and development.

Long story short, keeping toxins out while loading up on high quality fuel and nutrients matters a lot when it comes to keeping youngsters growing strong and healthfully.

Of course, there are individual considerations that change and evolve as we grow. These are some of the things covered in this science-packed episode!

Episode Highlights: 

• What nutrients and foods to focus on when feeding kids aged 4 all the way to 18
• Does anything need to change for kiddos of different ages?
• Where do “healthy processed” foods fit in when balancing nutrition for kids
• The equation to a balanced meal for children of all ages
• How  parenting styles can support kids in building healthy and nourishing relationships with food

Links to some more good stuff
- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less
- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis
- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants

Next up in the plant-based lifecycle nutrition series is TODDLERS!

We aren't there yet personally in our family with our little one, but it's helpful to know how to keep little ones thriving on plants.

In this episode, Dr. Susanna get's into the plant-based nutritional science to support growing kiddos. This is important info considering the importance of nutrition for childhood development... and "just eating plants" certainly does not equate to health, especially amongst little ones.

Episode Highlights

• Which plant milk is best for kiddos as a cow milk alternative
• What plant based toddlers need to eat differently than their plant based parents
• "Baby led weaning" and when/how to stop breast milk or formula
• Importance of omega-3 fatty acids for development and where to get them
• Are there any helpful or necessary supplements for plant-based toddlers?

Links to some more good stuff
- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less
- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis
- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants