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Fertility is a hot topic, so let's talk about some of the best ways to support fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors. On this week's episode, we talk about the fertility diet study done by Harvard Health, some healthful guidelines around optimizing fertility, and some of the most important nutrients to support fertility in both men and women.

Additional resources:

https://www.eatright.org/health/pregnancy/fertility-and-reproduction/fertility-foods

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fertility-and-diet-is-there-a-connection-2018053113949

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/infertility/#:~:text=age%20%E2%80%93%20fertility%20declines%20with%20age,affect%20ovulation%20and%20sperm%20production

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2007/11/changes-in-diet-and-lifestyle-may-help-prevent-infertility/

https://awakenlife.ca/iron-deficiency-and-fertility/#:~:text=As%20most%20of%20us%20know,conceive%20cannot%20be%20emphasized%20enough!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17099205/#:~:text=In%20female%20reproduction%2C%20folate%20is,care%20and%20treatment%20of%20subfertility.

https://www.seattlefertility.com/importance-of-omega-3-fats-for-preconception/#:~:text=Fertility%20Benefits:,counts%20and%20higher%20sperm%20quality.

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 Occupational Therapist and Feeding Therapist Katie Tower. Katie joins us to talk everything feeding and occupational therapy. Katie answers all of our questions about SOS feeding therapy, common feeding difficulties, and she gives her advice for parents of children who struggle to eat.

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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One of the most common questions Jen gets in her appointments is guidance on how to make a smoothie more nutritious, and what are good smoothie combinations. This episode is your complete guide to smoothie inspiration and how to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie.

Additional resources:

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

Shop The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks here:

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/album/

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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The gluten-free casein-free diet is a diet that was created to help manage gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. The research, however, behind this diet isn’t strong enough to truly determine if it is worth the restrictive nature of a diet like this. Putting your child on a diet like this is truly a personal decision that should be made after considering all the advantages and disadvantages of a highly restrictive diet such as this one.

Additional sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7651765/#:~:text=Christison%20and%20Ivany%20%5B65%5D%20reported,and%20casein%20from%20the%20diet.

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 continuing our seasonal produce and recipe inspiration series with a spring produce list and some fun recipes to embrace what’s in season right now!


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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This week, we are talking about Orthorexia, which is a pattern of disordered eating behaviors related to extreme healthy eating and a fear of any foods that are not deemed “clean” by the individual. We talk about signs and symptoms and what are some of the best ways to help someone who may be struggling with these disordered eating behaviors. If you or someone you know has some of these behaviors, please reach out to a registered dietitian or a therapist who can help.

Additional sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6370446/#:~:text=Orthorexia%20nervosa%20is%20perhaps%20best,and%20poor%20quality%20of%20life.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/orthorexia/

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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Calling all busy families who feel like they are always running from thing to thing! Who has time to sit down and eat a meal? This fun recipe inspiration episode is full of great on-the-go meal ideas that can be eaten in the car between school, practice, and everything in between.

Resources:

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

Find Jen’s A Month of Meals here:

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/4-week-meal-plan-bundle/

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’s episode is a little different than our past episodes. We are talking about the situations when pressuring kids to eat might actually be helpful. While we always preach about not pressuring, there is some nuance when it comes to pressure around food. Since there are so many different messages on social media about feeding kids, we are also going to address some of those messages and give some examples of Instagram vs reality in this episode. As we discuss in this episode, it is very important to know the right way to approach feeding situations with kids to make sure that meal times stay a positive and stress-free experience.

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.