Sometimes, you just Need to say No
How much decision making power are you giving your kids when it comes to food, and how much power should you give? Should they be able to ch...
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Feed to Succeed Podcast
Chicago's expert pediatric dietitian teams up with experienced teacher and culinary coach to bring you honest, informative and entertaining episodes on everything you need to know to raise h...
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20 of 64 episodesIs it your Accent or your Doctor? Things that Get in the Way of your Diagnosis
Have you ever wondered if your cultural background affects your medical care and diagnoses? Betsy and Jen tackle a difficult subject - cultu...
School lunch during the COVID days
What to pack, or should I send? Do you have a plan for feeding your kids, in OR out of school? In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss eating...
COVID-19 Safety, Eating, and More With Special Guest Sarah Connolly, PhD
Have you wondered about the safety of your groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or is it truly safe to eat take-out? What about school lu...
Staying Healthy While at Home
Have you felt as if you have had a hard time staying healthy during quarantine? Us too! In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss how to eat we...
How Does Your Home Garden Grow?
Betsy and Jen discuss at home gardening. Did you know that even this late in the summer, there is still time to plant vegetables and have th...
Yes, You Do Need Vitamin D!
Betsy and Jen discuss Vitamin D - sources, supplements, benefits, and more. Did you know that there have been studies linking good Vitamin D...
So my child wants to be a vegetarian...
It's not uncommon when kids and teens decide to be vegetarian or vegan. Many factors go into these thoughts, from environmental costs, to an...
Carbs - From Belvita to Baked Potatoes
In this episode, our hosts Betsy and Jen tackle carbs; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Are Belvita Breakfast Biscuits truly a nutritious br...
Nutrition and Eating in the days of COVID
Join your hosts, Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta, as they kick off the first episode of their 6th podcast season with an update on everyth...
Milk - Cow, Soy, Almond, and More! How to Choose, with Amanda
Join Betsy and Amanda for an in-depth and informative discussion on milk, milk-substitute, and nutrition. What is the best option for you an...
Sports Nutrition with Teams Elite Teen Athletes - An Interview
How does a team of elite athletes fuel themselves before practice? What about after practice? And what do they do for hydration? These five...
Milk for Hydration and Sports
Join Betsy and Amanda on a lively scientific discussion about milk, as they review its use for both basic hydration and for athletes before...
Sports Nutrition - Protein and Teen Athletes
Melanie Battaglia, a dietitian, sports nutrition resident, and former college athlete, speaks with Betsy by phone from Texas, on this inform...
Teen Sports Nutrition with Guest Athlete Alyssa Hjelmgren
Betsy Hjelmgren interviews special guest, synchronized ice skater, Alyssa Hjelmgren, from Northbrook's very own Teams Elite Synchronized Ska...
Feed to Succeed News, and Eating "Perfectly"
Betsy is back, and bringing you a Thanksgiving episode, and news about Feed to Succeed and where we have been these past few months. Listen...
Infant Nutrition Wrap-Up
Betsy and Jen review the series 4 on infant nutrition and move on into what Jen calls other "Pish posh", including a personal update on each...
Two Siblings with Different Feeding Issues
Terry Labanowski, mom of two young children, struggled as her oldest began dropping foods from her repertoire beginning at age 2 years. Afte...
Feeding Baby Homemade Foods
Jen and Betsy are excited to share this fun episode, featuring guest dietitian and mom Christine Sharp; here to share her tips and tricks to...
Baby Led Weaning
Have you ever wondered if there is a different way to teach babies to eat other than with pureed, jarred baby food? Listen in to this episod...