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Feed to Succeed Podcast

107 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Chicago's expert pediatric dietitian teams up with experienced New Trier teacher and culinary coach to bring you honest, informative and entertaining episodes on everything you need to know to raise healthy eaters.

Pediatric nutrition expert Betsy Hjelmgren and culinary coach and teacher Jen Karakosta share their personal experiences as moms and delve into a variety of issues, including: how kids’ nutritional needs differ from adults, setting up an environment for successful family meals, prevention and solutions for the basic picky eater, getting your kids more involved and interested in food and nutrition, and more.

Both moms have worked and practiced in the field of food and nutrition for nearly 20 years. Their conversational, humorous banter will keep you engaged and coming back for more!

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Episodes

Force Feeding: A bad means to an end, with guest Smita Joshi

February 26, 2018 05:38 - 52 minutes - 13.2 MB

Click here to download Feeding therapist and feeding expert, Smita Joshi of Assential Therapies, joins Jen and Betsy for an in-depth discussion of primary feeding difficulties and what you can consider when seeking help for a difficult eater. Very informative podcast. A must-hear! Cream of Tomato Soup (mentioned in the episode) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Butter ¼ Cup Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Flour ¼ Cup Milk ¾ Cup Chicken or vegetable broth ½ Bay leaf ½ Teasp...

Force Feeding - A Bad Means to an End

February 26, 2018 05:38 - 52 minutes - 13.2 MB

Click here to download Feeding therapist and feeding expert, Smita Joshi of Assential Therapies, joins Jen and Betsy for an in-depth discussion of primary feeding difficulties and what you can consider when seeking help for a difficult eater. Very informative podcast. A must-hear! Cream of Tomato Soup (mentioned in the episode) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Butter ¼ Cup Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Flour ¼ Cup Milk ¾ Cup Chicken or vegetable broth ½   Bay leaf ½ ...

Family Meals - Why and How

February 19, 2018 16:01 - 56 minutes - 26.4 MB

Jen and Betsy dive into family meals - ups and downs, challenges, and how to overcome some of the most common obstacles such as time, frequency and benefits of making time to sit down together a few times a week. Cream of Tomato Soup (mentioned in the episode) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Butter ¼ Cup Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Flour ¼ Cup Milk ¾ Cup Chicken or vegetable broth ½   Bay leaf ½ Teaspoon Sugar ½ Teaspoon Salt ¼ Teaspoon Baking soda 1 ...

Introducing the Feed to Succeed Podcast

February 13, 2018 02:19 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Funny, down-to-earth, engaging talk show about kids' food and nutrition; hosted by dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert, Betsy Hjelmgren and her co-host, culinary arts teacher and foodie expert, Jen Karakosta. This first episode in a 12-part series about kids, food, and parenting in difficult feeding situations, introduces our hosts and explores their different backgrounds as food and nutrition experts, and parents themselves.

Welcome to the Feed to Succeed Podcast

February 13, 2018 02:19 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Funny, down-to-earth, engaging talk show about kids' food and nutrition; hosted by dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert, Betsy Hjelmgren and her co-host, culinary arts teacher and foodie expert, Jen Karakosta. This first episode in a 12-part series about kids, food, and parenting in difficult feeding situations, introduces our hosts and explores their different backgrounds as food and nutrition experts, and parents themselves.

How Are Kids' Nutrition Needs Different?

February 13, 2018 02:16 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

Click here to download Join Betsy and Jen as they delve into kids' nutrition needs, and how the heck are they different from adults?!? This lighthearted discussion addresses concerns from milk consumption, to protein needs; and other confusing issues related to how we feed our kids. Download the General Nutrition Handout from the episode here. Download the Teen Nutrition Handout here.

You're Not a Short Order Cook

February 13, 2018 02:08 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MB

Click here to download Have you ever found yourself feeling like a short order cook in your own kitchen? We all have. Betsy and Jen discuss this approach to feeding kids, and provide their own insight and experience as a dietitian and a culinary expert to encourage you to take a stand against the temptation of short order cooking.