In this episode, Sarah interviews Whitney Stewart, a registered dietitian and celiac disease advocate. Whitney shares her personal and professional insights on managing gluten-free diets for families and kids. From diagnosis stories to navigating restaurant options, this conversation offers practical advice for parents and individuals alike.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• Whitney’s journey with celiac disease and her background in clinical nutrition
• Recognizing symptoms and getting diagnosed with celiac disease
• Key sources of gluten and how to read labels effectively
• Gluten-free eating tips for restaurants and social situations
• The importance of a diverse, nutrient-rich diet and adding rather than restricting
• Supporting children with gluten intolerance - from snacks to birthday parties
• Addressing the gluten-free craze and misconceptions about health
• Quick, healthy gluten-free meal ideas for busy families
• Tips for overwhelmed parents facing new diagnoses and the importance of advocacy

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Navigating spring sports season can be overwhelming for parents, especially juggling multiple kids, hectic schedules, and dinner logistics. In this episode, dietitian and mom Sarah Schlichter shares practical tips to streamline meal planning, embrace flexibility, and keep nutrition on track amidst the chaos.

In this episode she discusses:

• How to shift your mindset from perfection to practicality with family dinners
• Strategies for scheduling and planning around unpredictable practice times
• Quick and easy meal ideas for busy nights, including chaos dinners and batch cooking
• Portable and on-the-go dinner options that align with sports schedules
• The importance of involving kids in meal prep and packing snacks
• Top pantry staples and freezer essentials for fast, nutritious meals
• Tips for reducing mental load through predictability
• How to make the most of frozen foods, convenience products, and smart prep to save time
• Creative ways to incorporate nutrition into snacks and meals for active kids
• Managing the chaos: back-up meal ideas and the value of flexibility and adaptability

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Recipes Mentioned in the Episode:

26 One Pot Meals for Families During Busy Seasons

High Protein Vanilla Cottage Cheese Fruit Dip

2 Minute Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding

Pizza Beans

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Elk & Friends Stainless Steel kids drinking cups

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In today's episode, Tony Castillo shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles with body image and dieting to becoming a sports performance dietitian. He discusses how cultural foods have shaped his family traditions and offers practical tips for parents to introduce and normalize these foods for children. Plus, insights on fostering intuitive eating, reducing meal-time stress, and encouraging dads to get involved in feeding their families with easy and actionable tips.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Tony’s personal health journey from being overnight as a child to becoming a sports dietitian
• The impact of parental dieting habits on children’s food perceptions
• Incorporating cultural foods like plantains, yuca, and arepas into family meals
• Strategies for exposing kids to new foods with stories and positive experiences
• Balancing cultural foods with American convenience options
• Introducing children to mindful eating and respecting hunger cues
• Navigating meal-time stress and the importance of flexible routines
• Tips for dads to participate in family meals and food preparation
• Addressing body image and disordered eating in young athletes and active kids
• Practical pre-game and post-game fueling ideas for youth athletes
• Fostering food curiosity and cultural identity in children

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