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We've all known picky eaters. Perhaps we are one ourselves. Not wanting to eat an "Oreo chicken burger" isn't so much being picky as self-preservation. But kids seem to be able to take it to another level.Topics:Keep your dogs away from blue-green algaeRocky Horror Picture Show traditionsPicky eatersKFC China has created a new abominationAustralian Guy goes to jail over a carnival game
This week, we have Dani Lebovitz on the podcast. Dani and Sam talk about the difference between ‘picky eaters' and ‘learning eaters', how to make food fun, and their favorite on-the-go snacks!Resources on today's episode:Dani's IG Account: https://www.instagram.com/kid.food.explorers/ Dani's Site + Freebies: https://kidfoodexplorers.com/ ALL things Find Food Freedom®:Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://find-foodfreedom.com/ Join the FFF Monthly Membership here: https://findfoodfreedommembership.com and use the code 'IWANTFOODFREEDOM' for 3 months completely FREE!
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Send us Fan MailHow can parents help children develop a healthy relationship with food without turning every meal into a battle?In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Solano, Curriculum Director at Young Chefs Academy.Rachel has extensive experience teaching both adults and children, and today she helps create cooking programs designed to build children's confidence, curiosity, independence, and practical kitchen skills.We discuss why children are often more willing to taste foods they have helped prepare, how parents can respond to picky eating without pressure, and why repeatedly exposing children to new foods can be more effective than forcing them to eat.Rachel also shares age-appropriate ways children can help in the kitchen, practical ideas for busy families, and why family meals without screens can support healthier eating habits and stronger relationships.We also explore how adults may unintentionally pass down food fears, dieting habits, body criticism, and emotional associations with food—and what parents can do differently.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why involving children in cooking can increase their willingness to try food• How early children can begin helping in the kitchen• Age-appropriate kitchen tasks for young children, school-age children, and teenagers• Why repeated exposure matters with unfamiliar foods• How to respond when a child says, “I don't like it”• Whether children should be asked to take one bite• Why preparing a completely separate meal may not be necessary• How to include children in meal planning• Why labeling a child as a “picky eater” may reinforce that identity• Why food should not be used as a reward• Whether children should be required to finish everything on their plate• How to help children recognize hunger and fullness• Why family meals without screens matter• How parents unintentionally pass down food fears and dieting habits• One simple way families can start cooking together this weekConnect with Young Chefs AcademyWebsite:https://youngchefsacademy.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/YoungChefsAcademyInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/youngchefsacademy/Connect with Rachel SolanoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/racheljsolano/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rachel.solano.338Connect with Turo VirtaCoaching and fitness:https://personaltrainerturo.itFitMitTuro Fitness Podcast:https://www.fitmitturo.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainer_turoTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainer_turoIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with a parent or grandparent who wants to create a healthier and more positive relationship with food at home.Try The Consistency ResetMy new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits.Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy.Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset
Foodie Friday got off to a baking start as the team put the viral two-ingredient Kingston biscuit and tinned peach cobbler bake to the test in-studio. The team also revisited a wild scientific study where a couple made love inside an MRI machine for research purposes, sparking a debate over what the crew would personally be willing to endure in the name of science. Finally, after an intense run of incorrect guesses, Shane correctly cracked the final Loose Change jackpot to score a staggering $9,884 voucher for Dankz Furniture!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I've had so many incredible conversations about parenting over the years that I wanted to bring some of my favorites together in one episode. We cover everything from picky eating and meal prep to airway health, sleep, environmental toxins, and raising resilient kids. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Why is my child a picky eater? → Can snoring affect my child's brain? → How can I reduce toxins at home? → What causes kids to feel dysregulated? → How can I help my child sleep better? Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com.→ Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:58 - Rachel Mansfield: Meal Prep For Families → 00:02:35 - Grocery Shopping → 00:05:28 - Favorite Meals → 00:12:07 - Kitchen Appliances → 00:14:16 - Picky Eating → 00:17:01 - Lindsay Dahl: Baby + toddler safety → 00:19:27 - Lowering Your Toxic Load → 00:24:54 - Testing Your Toxic Load → 00:27:21 - Legislation Changes → 00:29:55 - Third Party Testing → 00:32:55 - PFAs + Heavy Metals → 00:36:40 - Dr. Tracy Tran: Airway Health Explained → 00:41:33 - ADHD + Sleep Breathing → 00:43:31 - Adenoid Face + Tongue Ties → 00:48:50 - Kids' Sleep Issues → 00:49:48 - Healthy Face Development → 00:51:21 - Airway Expansion → 00:53:54 - Alyssa Campbell: Guiding Kids Through Big Emotions → 00:57:54 - Connecting With Your Child → 01:00:58 - Needs + Emotions → 01:05:20 - Big Kid Issues Further Listening: → Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield → How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl → Tongue Ties & Sleep Issues Every Parent Should Know | Dr. Tracy Tran → Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Raising Confident and Connected Children | Alyssa Campbell Check Out Rachel: → Website: https://cadootz!.com/ → Instagram: Instagram → New Book Check Out Lindsay: → Website: https://lindsaydahl.com/ → Instagram: @lindsay_dahl → Book: Cleaning House Check Out Dr. Tracy Tran: → Instagram: @drtracytran → Website: https://www.drtracytran.com/ Check Out Alyssa: → Instagram: @seed.and.sew → Website: Seed & Sew → Book: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings → Podcast: Voices of Your Village → Free Resources Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
If your toddler has gone from eating everything to skipping meat, you're probably wondering about iron deficiency in kids,and you don't have to guess your way through it. My daughter Adena used to eat sardines and steak without hesitation. About a year ago she got selective and stopped eating the foods richest in iron like meat, chicken and fish. In this episode, I walk through the three-day iron reality check I ran on my own picky eater, three food boosters that help even without meat, and how to know if your child needs basic food support or a more targeted therapeutic plan. I'm also sharing what I learned from Dr. Anna Garber, a clinician who focuses heavily on iron in kids, so you get a real expert gut check instead of more Googling. Topics Covered In This Episode: The Three-Day Iron Reality Check Food First and Iron Boosters Why Hemoglobin Testing Isn't Enough Mineral Absorption and Iron Forms Show Notes: Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women. Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms Listen to today's episode on our website This Episode's Sponsors Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.
Today's guests are Chef Mehreen (Reenie) Karim and up-and-coming media mogul Alice Ma. The two join host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Picky Eaters,” the new social media food competition show hosted by Reenie and produced by Mad Realities, the modern media company co-founded by Alice. They discuss the making of the show, how they snagged guests like Padma Lakshmi, Reenie's experience on Gordon Ramsay's “Next Level Chef,” and how Alice (and friends) almost bought a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Cherry Bombe's Farmers & Makers weekend Order the Cherry Bombe Game Changers issue Become an Official Bombesquad Member Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Alice on Instagram Follow Reenie on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram
Send us Fan MailFor years, many of us have assumed that toddlers are naturally picky—that children are simply born preferring bland foods, avoiding vegetables, and rejecting anything unfamiliar. But what if that's not actually true?This week I'm joined by historian Helen Zoe Veit, author of Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History. Together we explore how picky eating became so common, why children in previous generations—and in many cultures around the world—ate the same foods as adults, and what history can teach us about raising confident, adventurous eaters today. We discuss:Why picky eating wasn't always considered "normal"The surprising history behind children's menus and snack cultureWhether kids really have more sensitive taste budsWhy hunger between meals mattersThe role of structure versus pressure at the dinner tableWhy children around the world often eat the same foods as their parentsPractical ways parents can expand their child's palate without power strugglesThis conversation is encouraging, evidence-informed, and full of practical ideas that may help make family meals less stressful—and a lot more enjoyable.About Helen Zoe VeitHelen Zoe Veit is an award-winning historian, writer, and professor of history at Michigan State University. She specializes in the history of food in America and is the director of the What America Ate project. She is the author of Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History, which explores how modern ideas about children's eating developed—and what history suggests we can do differently today. Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more. Follow Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessica and Tiktok @askdrjessicaYouTube: Ask Dr JessicaShop my favorite products for kids on Amazon hereIf you are interested in placing an ad on Your Child Is Normal click here or fill out our interest form.For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA The information ...
This week we're joined AGAIN by registered dietitian Kathy, the Mini Me Dietitian, to unpack how little ones actually build their relationship with food, when real picky eating starts, and what to do about it.In this episode, we get into:What most parents don't realize about how kids learn to eatWhy "picky" gets slapped on toddlers way too earlyWhat's really happening in your kid's body after the first birthdayWhat to do when a great eater suddenly gets selectiveWhen your little one only eats around 10 foods (and when it's time to get help)How to build a healthy, neutral relationship with food from the startThe myths about "kid food" and filling up on milkThe wild connection between whole foods, chewing, and ear infectionsHow to handle grandparents who push milk before dinner or the clean-your-plate-for-a-cookie rule----------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨
Do you have a picky eater? Is every mealtime stressful?Don't worry, we have you covered with this episode of Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood PodcastFeeding Difficulties in Children: Expert Help for Picky Eaters, Food Refusal & Mealtime Stress.This week's topic can be surprisingly complex for families. Food can be one of life's greatest pleasures, but if you have a little one who finds food challenging, it can become a daily battle.From picky eaters to food refusal, difficulties chewing and swallowing, or other feeding challenges, these can all be really stressful for parents and family mealtimes. To help with feeding and mealtime challenges, we welcome Nicole Wu, Speech Pathologist and Co-Founder of Learn to Eat Love to Eat, to the podcast chair.We discuss:- What the role of a speech therapist is when it comes to feeding and mealtime challenges- When parents should start to be concerned about their child- How do we know if it is developmentally normal to refuse food- Some children have a very limited number of foods they are happy to eat. -Nicole shares her tips on how to increase your child's food variety- Signs your child may be having difficulties with swallowing- Food texture struggles and Nicole's tips to help- Gagging - Dribbling. What's normal, and when to see a speech therapist about excessive dribbling- Nicole's Top Tips to make mealtime more fun- What an assessment looks like for fussy eating Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
Suppose the habits shaping your family's future were set decades before you were born? This episode of Salad with a Side of Fries dives into the real, practical steps behind building generational health and finally breaking cycles of diet culture, stress, and chronic disease.Host Jenn Trepeck unpacks how breaking the cycle begins with honest conversations, family history, and daily choices around hydration, sleep, and stress management (including family meals) that any household can start putting into practice today for lasting, healthy aging.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why generational health is really about the lifestyle we pass down, not just the genes we inherit✅ How to talk to picky eaters using energizing foods and fuel-based language instead of good and bad labels✅ The real protein needs for growing kids and teens✅ How modeling healthy behavior around stress, screens, and family meals teaches kids more than any lecture or ruleThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why life expectancy is dropping and how generational health can reverse that trend07:06 Breaking the cycle of childhood diet rules, sneaking treats, and food restriction08:56 How family history of disease and epigenetics shape the lifestyle patterns we pass down15:13 The six human foundations behind every healthy lifestyle17:17 Nutrition tips for handling picky eaters using fridge first and energizing food language21:23 Calculating real protein needs for growing kids and teenage athletes based on body weight29:12 Modeling calm, stress management, and the importance of connection and community33:27 How GLP-1 medications are quietly reshaping shared meals and family food culture40:02 Using screen time and modeling to teach kids healthy, generational health habitsKEY TAKEAWAYS:
Are We Raising Picky Eaters? Most parents today assume picky eating is just part of childhood. But what if it's not? In this fascinating conversation, Helen Zoe Veit joins Hunter Clarke-Fields to explore the surprising history of children's eating habits—and how modern parenting norms may be creating more picky eaters, not fewer. You'll discover why kids in the 19th century ate a wide variety of foods, how the concept of “kid food” was invented, and the unexpected ways well-meaning advice from the past continues to shape how we feed our children today. If you've ever struggled with mealtime battles, short-order cooking, or worry about your child's limited diet, this episode will completely shift your perspective—and offer a more grounded, confident way forward. What You'll Learn Why picky eating may be more cultural than biological What children really ate in the 1800s (and why it matters) How “kid food” and marketing changed children's diets The hidden impact of 1940s parenting advice on feeding kids Why accommodating picky eating can backfire How to help kids develop a broader palate—without pressure or power struggles ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. Find more podcasts, Hunter's books, blog posts, free resources, and more at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Discover your Unique-To-You Podcast Playlist at mindfulmamamentor.com/quiz/ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: /mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When does picky eating go from a childhood phase to a long-term problem? Behaviour consultant Lauren Binnendyk discusses ways to convince picky eaters to try new foods and stop mealtime battles from ruining dinner.
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No interviews. No heavy topics. Just moms sharing the funny, chaotic, and surprisingly relatable moments that come with raising autistic kids. From food battles to sensory adventures and everything in between, this episode is full of laughs, real-life parenting stories, and the reminder that you're never alone in this journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do you do when your child will only eat three foods — and none of them are vegetables? For Natalie Peltro, certified nutritional therapist and lifestyle medicine expert, that was her reality. Her son was diagnosed with severe nonverbal autism at 18 months, and the journey to help him heal through food became the foundation of her entire career. In this episode, Natalie shares the framework she's used with hundreds of families to overcome picky eating — not through force, pressure, or sneaky tricks that backfire — but through biology, nervous system awareness, and what she calls the Four E's. Whether you're navigating picky eating in your household, supporting clients who struggle with ultra-processed food habits from childhood, or just trying to understand why your kid will eat mac and cheese but nothing green, this conversation is full of practical, compassionate strategies you can start using today. In this episode, we cover: How Natalie's son went from eating only 3 foods (nonverbal, severely autistic) to graduating mainstream school with honors Why "fed is best" may be an outdated framework in today's ultra-processed food environment The biology of picky eating — zinc deficiency, taste perception, and why green foods taste bitter to nutrient-deficient kids The 10% Fading Rule: how to transform mac and cheese into a nutrient-dense meal without your child noticing The Three Stages of Picky Eaters: Resistor, Adventurer, and Negotiator — and why the approach must be different for each The Four E's Framework: Expectation, Emotional Intelligence, Environment, and Encouragement Why "taste training" works faster in kids than adults (3–5 days vs. 7–14) How your nervous system is sabotaging mealtime — and what to do before you even pick up the plate The coupon system, safe plates, and other creative strategies that actually work How to talk to grandparents and caregivers about food changes without blowing up the relationship About Natalie Peltro: Natalie is the co-founder of Blue Life RX and creator of the Neuronutrition Program (formerly "Bring the Fun Back to Mealtime"), which helps families with picky eaters — including children with autism and ARFID — expand their food diversity through biology-first, fun-first strategies. She's also the host of the upcoming Brilliant Brains podcast.
Many families today have a child who is a "picky eater", but before the 1930's, the concept of a picky eater didn't even exist. What's responsible? Changes in parenting? Psychology? Food manufacturing? Advertising? Technology? As it turns out… all the above. Helen Zoe Veit, author of Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History joins us to explore this puzzle by looking to the past: when children ate completely differently than they do today—and with vastly more pleasure.
There are five tastes that we have as humans and one helps protect us from poisonous and toxic substances. The sensitivity to bitter taste is highly individual and there are thirty different genes responsible for sensing bitter flavour.This may account for the taste preferences and dislikes for some people with a discerning palate. Many 'pickier eaters' may be 'supertasters' of bitter flavours.Including bitter foods can be a very important strategy to help with bile health, liver support, balancing cholesterol levels and regulation of appetite, so, they are worthwhile to start to try to include more in the week.Sandra and Rob discuss bitter foods for your bile and how these help with gallbladder health and can help with preventing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and inflammatory conditions.Episodes mentioned, include:Ep. 54. Gallbladder Health, Bile and Smileshttps://youtu.be/bASCOOhaDYk?si=XbAE9Xc5pk0FCAxNEp. 39. Fatty Liver - How to Put Your Liver on a Diethttps://youtu.be/79DNBWNEXYA?si=mFa1RHKnmTSdxGh9Ep. 188. Simple Strategies for Picky Eaters with Sarah Garonehttps://youtu.be/T9Vp5_D8XTs?si=t_riS-A1xQerTRr_Nutrition Nuggets 62. Is Cauliflower Rice Healthyhttps://youtu.be/xyFKMBr7t9o?si=W0aow0Et7d2_bteBNutrition Nuggets 141. Sheet Pan Vegetableshttps://youtu.be/tKzW3s3cWZo?si=ggEWDP8ukeQohlGVNutrition Nuggets 53. Best Way To Include Cranberries In Your Diethttps://youtu.be/Eq8RhJDpKh4?si=t5UN9VnfPRwgIGIMNutrition Nuggets 128. Why You Need a Variety of Veggieshttps://youtu.be/Kb9qD9ly1fA?si=R4iRLpOpwQQPH5o-Nutrition Nuggets 162. Eat Your Winter Vegetableshttps://youtu.be/CZo_Ylu79xU?si=eajn1mRoN48j2036Nutrition Nuggets 72. Why Are Greens So Importanthttps://youtu.be/Hio4uTJsi8E?si=B1d0O-w0yeWfJfX_Nutrition Nugget 55. Are White Vegetables Part of the Rainbow? https://youtu.be/bp_MCkT6dMo?si=fvQHQVPyjR-UwnpRNutrition Nuggets 54. How To Make Your Salad A Mealhttps://youtu.be/36oR2ltOuy0?si=fKQ-nKEIxSSTuqG_Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :)Sign up for our newsletter on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos.
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick! In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son's food anxieties together and create solutions that will help him feel more excited about mealtime. Follow Talkaboutable to hear the full episode, plus conversations on everything from ADHD to sibling drama to grief and all of the other challenges that come with raising kiddos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guests:Professor Nadja Reissland of Science Foundation IrelandDr Ruth Freeman of Research IrelandDr Fergus McAuliffe of Trinity College Dublin
How did American kids become such picky eaters? On our Settle In podcast, Amna Nawaz asked that question to author and historian Helen Zoe Veit. Her latest book is "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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We've all seen the child who eats three foods on repeat, refuses anything green, and can't abide by food touching other food. But social historian Dr. Helen Zoe Veit says picky eating isn't some timeless childhood phase, and it's not simply hardwired biology. She argues it's something modern culture helped create, driven by a century of shifting family life, anxious parenting advice, and a food industry built around ultra-processed convenience. And that's the good news. Veit says if pickiness is shaped by the world kids grow up in, it's not permanent. With the right approach, children can learn to eat differently. Her new book is Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History.
Dr Sarah Adams visits the studio as we consider screen time, bedtime, and picky eaters. These are frequent challenges for moms and dads. We share strategies for building healthy routines that lower the stress. We hope you can join us!
Functional medicine dietitians Ali Miller RD and Becki Yoo RD join Dr. Will Cole to talk about their new book Naturally Nourished Kids - a practical, science-backed guide to feeding children for brain health, metabolic resilience, and long-term wellbeing. They cover the role of protein in children's cognitive development, how to handle picky eaters using a compassion-and-consistency framework, the real history of how processed food replaced the family dinner table, and what glyphosate is actually doing to kids' gut microbiomes. They also get into EMF reduction strategies for families, baby-led weaning with savory starts, real food on any budget, and a full day of meals straight from the book. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.drwillcole.com/podcastPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code WILLCOLE at https://branchbasics.com/WILLCOLE #branchbasicspod Find out more at apple.com/health. This message was brought to you by Apple and AT&T. Apple Watch is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why do American kids love chicken nuggets and applesauce, but hate broccoli and brussels sprouts? In her new book “Picky," Helen Veit explores how American children became the fussiest eaters in history. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
As a mom and practitioner, I see every day how hard it can be to get real, quality nutrition into our kids — and honestly, into ourselves. In this conversation, I sit down with Khirma Eliazov, the founder of Kika Nutrition, to talk about what's really behind picky eating, nutrient deficiencies, and why even the "healthiest" diets can still fall short. What stood out to me most is how much this comes back to the basics: absorption, gut health, and consistency. We talk about how most families are doing their best, but our food supply simply isn't as nutrient-dense as it used to be. That's where smart, simple solutions can make a real difference. I also share my own experience trying Kika at home and how easy it is to incorporate into everyday foods without adding stress to your routine. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to nourish your family well, this episode will meet you right where you are. Key Takeaways from this Episode: Why picky eating is more common than you think How gut health impacts immunity and nutrient absorption The hidden gaps in even a healthy diet Simple ways to add protein and nutrients into daily routines About Khirma: Khirma Eliazov is the founder and CEO of Kika Nutrition, a female-founded family wellness brand redefining how modern households nourish themselves. After five years of formulation work with functional medicine experts, doctors and third-party testing, Kika launched in November 2025 — and is quickly becoming a trusted daily staple for parents seeking real nutrition without complexity. Kika brings together every chapter of her career: brand-building, product innovation, community connection, and a deep belief that everyday wellness should be accessible, thoughtful, and beautifully designed. Before Kika, she spent 15+ years shaping category-defining brands across luxury, media, and lifestyle. She founded Khirma New York, a global accessories brand sold in more than 80 wholesale stores, and built a reputation for craftsmanship, storytelling, and scaling design-driven businesses. Her early career spanned consulting for iconic luxury houses — including Levi's, Lacoste, Kodak, Sergio Rossi, and Borghese — and contributing to leading publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and InStyle. Those experiences shaped her approach to building brands that combine emotional resonance with strong operational foundations. Alongside Kika, she runs Residency Studio, a hybrid creative space and design gallery supporting creators, productions, and immersive brand experiences. Across every venture — from luxury to wellness — her mission has remained the same: bridge vision with execution, build purpose-led brands, and create products that genuinely improve people's lives. Connect with Khirma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikanutrition/ Website: https://kikanutrition.com/
How do you get kids excited about fruits and vegetables? In this episode, we visit Drew Charter School in Atlanta to see how Small Bites Adventure Club is helping students try new foods through hands-on cooking and classroom experiences. You will hear how educators are using simple, practical tools to teach healthy eating habits, build kitchen confidence, and turn picky eaters into curious young chefs.
Rachel Mansfield is back and we're talking about the reality of feeding a family while building a business from the ground up. From meal planning systems that actually work to launching her better-for-you snack brand cadootz!, Rachel shares how she balances mom life, entrepreneurship, and creating food her kids will actually eat. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How to feed picky kids healthy meals → Easy weeknight dinners for busy families → Best meal planning system for moms → Healthy kid snack ideas that work → How to launch a food product Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:43 - Food Content → 00:03:54 - Meal Prep For Families → 00:05:47 - Grocery Shopping → 00:09:06 - Favorite Meals → 00:13:26 - Kitchen Appliances → 00:16:14 - Picky Eating → 00:19:53 - Creating cadootz! → 00:24:08 - Healthy Snacks → 00:26:23 - Research + Development → 00:28:25 - USDA Organic → 00:32:11 - Ingredients + Protein → 00:34:50 - Launching A Brand → 00:39:19 - Proof of Concept → 00:40:17 - Social Media Marketing → 00:43:09 - Snack Packs → 00:45:49 - Expo West + Distribution → 00:47:55 - AI → 00:50:45 - Filling Your Cup → 00:54:50 - Social Media + Children Further Listening: → How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech Obsessed World | Nicole Runyon Check Out: → https://cadootz!.com/ → cadootz!! Instagram → Rachel's Instagram → Website → New Book Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
If your kid has a meltdown over the shape of chicken nuggets, just know kids at the turn of the last century devoured organ meat. Helen Zoe Veit is a historian and associate professor of history at Michigan State University, where she is the director of the What America Ate and the America in the Kitchen projects. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why kids used to have a much more varied diet, the industries that created “kid food” that we now think of as standard fare and why carting around an endless supply of snacks is killing adventurous palates. Her book is called “Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
I've spent over 30 years in the food industry, but my relationship with what's on my plate started long before that, in the markets of Alexandria, Egypt. In this special episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Abby of One Potato, where we peel back the layers on something I believe in with my whole heart: food is agency, power, and responsibility. We get real about the moment my father's cancer diagnosis made food safety personal, and why my husband's health journey connected the dots back to the pesticides we accept as normal. For National Nutrition Month, we're cutting through the noise of fear-based diet culture to talk about what truly nourishes us. We discuss reclaiming carbs without guilt, the "racist" undertones of America's food rules, and how to raise kids who cook without turning mealtime into a battle. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the grocery store or wondered how to thrive in midlife instead of just shrinking, this is the conversation you need to hear. Let's dig in. 0:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters for National Nutrition Month 2:48 – Growing Up in Egypt: The Rhythm of Daily Markets and Family Tables 3:11 – Immigrating to the US: The Culture Shock of Sterile Grocery Stores 7:59 – The Wake-Up Call: Becoming a Parent and Facing a Polluted Food System 9:38 – Food as Culture: Why America's Protein Rules Feel "Racist" and Elitist 11:56 – Personal Connection: My Husband's Cancer and the Truth About Roundup 17:03 – Defining Clean Eating: It's Not About Restriction, It's About State 22:37 – The #1 Habit: Just Cook (And Why It's a Bonding Experience) 23:06 – Family Memory: The Emotional Power of Molokhia, the Soup of Kings 28:13 – Picky Eaters: 3 Tips to Get Kids to Try New Foods (Without the Fight) 37:44 – Thriving Over 40 42:21 – My Journey Back to Bread 44:52 – Essential Cooking Skills: Grilling and Poaching for Everyone 46:49 – Rapid Fire: Pantry Staples, Superfood Sprinkle, and Favorite Tools 55:23 – Outro & Listener Takeaways Food as power, Chef Mareya interview, One Potato podcast, clean eating definition, how to raise kids who cook, picky eater tips for parents, immigrant food stories, Egyptian food Molokhia, pesticide residue on food, Roundup cancer risk, non-toxic living, thriving in midlife, recondition your taste buds, anti-diet culture nutrition, National Nutrition Month 2026, The Real Dish, Chef Mareya, the fit foodie, Podcastize Mentioned Resources Eat Cleaner (now owned by Clean Boss) Superfood Sprinkle Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Becoming a Fit Foodie (Cookbook) ChefMareya.com Whole Foods Market Alfalfa's Markets
Why do some people love cilantro, while others say it tastes like soap? How did Dubai chocolate take the world by storm? And how are scientists using A.I. to determine what we'll crave next?Today we'll learn the answers when we get a preview of the 4th International Flavor Summit, taking place March 16 to 18 in Orlando. The biennial event brings together leaders in the food and beverage science industries; it's also open to the public. To register, click here.One of the presenters is Yu Wang, Ph.D., associate professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). In this conversation, Dr. Wang answers our burning questions about flavor, discusses how she's working with Florida's citrus growers to produce better-tasting fruit and explains how to break up with your favorite junk food.
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown for the ultimate 411 on toddler nutrition and eating habits—from starting solids at 6 months to navigating picky eating without turning dinner into a power struggle. We break down why “food before 1 is just for fun” isn't actually true, the best first foods to introduce (it's NOT what you think!), and the biggest choking hazards parents need to watch for—plus how to tell gagging vs. choking in the moment. Dr. Ari also walks us through allergy basics (when to intro + what reactions actually look like), when to ditch the bottle, what a normal toddler day of eating really looks like, and how to think about macros (or honestly… not think about them too much—if your child eats a variety of foods over the week, they're probably doing just fine). Then we get into the things parents are constantly worrying about: sugar before 2, red dye, ultra-processed “kid foods,” and why toddlers randomly reject foods they used to love. Finally, we cover picky eating red flags, “safety foods,” and the #1 mealtime mistake that actually makes picky eating worse. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (feat. Dr. Ari Brown) 00:04:09 Myth BUSTED: “Food before 1 is just for fun” 00:06:34 Best first foods at 6 months (what to start with) 00:15:15 Toddler travel hack: diaper bag food scissors 00:16:05 Biggest early feeding “NO” foods (choking hazards) 00:18:51 Choking 101: what parents actually need to know 00:19:47 Choking stats: how common is it, really? 00:22:51 Gagging vs. choking (how to tell instantly) 00:24:36 Introducing allergens without freaking out 00:29:31 3 feeding myths parents need to unlearn 00:31:22 Ditching the bottle + what if they won't drink milk? 00:34:03 What a toddler's day of eating should look like 00:36:38 Toddler macros (and why fat matters) 00:40:25 Foods to limit (processed, fried, “kid food” defaults) 00:42:20 Building a foundation for lifelong eating habits 00:50:32 Should you limit sugar before 2? 00:53:38 Red dye: what's the actual concern? 00:56:07 “They loved it yesterday…” why toddlers suddenly reject foods 00:58:23 Picky eating: what's normal vs. a red flag 01:02:51 “Safety foods” (how to use them the right way) 01:03:55 The #1 mealtime mistake that worsens picky eating 01:05:15 Do kids actually need a multivitamin? 01:06:05 Picky eater vs. feeding aversion (the line) 01:09:20 Top 3 fixes for picky eating (from Dr. Ari) 01:10:20 Utensils: when should kids start using forks & spoons? 01:13:31 Thanks for listening! --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! *Care.com: For a limited time, go to https://www.Care.com and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your initial Care.com subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan. *Ziprecruiter: You can try ZipRecruiter for FREE at https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX *Veracity: For up to 60% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS *Magnetic Me: Right now, new customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://www.magneticme.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://www.draribrown.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aribrownmd TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@aribrownmd --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is your kid a fussy eater? A lot of us have come to accept that there's a period where children can only stomach dino nuggets, buttered noodles and PB&J's. But American kids used to be “fabulous” eaters, writes historian Helen Zoe Veit. They ate “spicy relishes, vinegary pickles… raw oysters and looked forward to their daily coffee.” We talk to Veit about what happened, and what we can learn from the past to expand kids' palates — and help parents feel less overwhelmed at dinner time. Veit's new book is “Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History.” Guests: Helen Zoe Veit, associate professor of history, Michigan State University; author, "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History" Dr. Erik Fernandez y Garcia, pediatrician and professor of pediatrics, UC Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are so many kids picky eaters today? Is it selfishness, fear, lack of exposure, or something deeper? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy unpack cultural food trends, parenting pressure, restaurant frustration, and what the Israelites' craving for Egypt teaches us about control and growth.
When men get sick with a cold or the flu, do they actually suffer more than women — or just complain louder? Some fascinating research suggests there may be real biological differences in immune response between the sexes, which could explain the infamous “man cold.” I break down what scientists have discovered and what it really means. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29229663/ Picky eating feels normal today — separate meals for kids at the dinner table is often the norm. But it wasn't always this way. For most of history, children ate what adults ate or they didn't eat at all. Helen Zoe Veit, award-winning historian, associate professor at Michigan State University, and author of Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History (https://amzn.to/3OolXKY) explains how and why picky eating became so common, the serious problems it creates — and why it doesn't have to be that way. Will artificial intelligence make us intellectually lazy — or is it about to unleash a new wave of human potential? Zack Kass, one of OpenAI's first 100 employees and author of The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential (https://amzn.to/3MoYM2I) argues that tools like ChatGPT are only scratching the surface. He explains why AI may not replace human thinking but amplify it — if we use it wisely. People form powerful judgments about you within seconds of seeing your online profile photo. Are you trustworthy? Competent? Approachable? Research shows the ideal expression isn't a huge grin or a stone-cold stare but something more nuanced — and getting it right can influence how others perceive you professionally and socially. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerdooley/2025/04/02/should-you-smile-in-your-profile-photo-heres-what-research-shows/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to https://Quince.dom/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! HIMS: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/SOMETHING for your free online visit! SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk DELL: Dell Tech Days are here. Enjoy huge deals on PCs like the Dell 14 Plus with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. Visit https://Dell.com/deals PLANET VISIONARIES: We love the Planet Visionaries podcast, so listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you're listening to this podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, bilingual SLP Margarita Guzman shares her expertise on pediatric feeding disorders in early intervention. She discusses the vital role of SLPs, the importance of early identification, and practical steps—ensuring safety, functional feeding observation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Margarita emphasizes family-centered care, the need for more specialized training, and offers resources for clinicians. She also introduces her platform, Koosman SLP, dedicated to empowering providers with evidence-based tools. The conversation highlights the challenges families face and the importance of empathy and teamwork in supporting children with feeding difficulties. Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/387 The post 387 – From Picky Eaters to Happy Eaters: Strategies for Pediatric Feeding Success appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.