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We are back! We are so excited to be back recording new content for you to listen to. In this episode we are sharing the many updates that have happened since you last heard from us including some very exciting updates on the expansion of Jen Belanger Nutrition and what is in store for the podcast going forward. We can't wait to bring you more content in the future so stay tuned and please don't hesitate to reach out to izzy@jenbelangernutrition.com with any ideas for episodes or call our office at 413-468-0351 to schedule an appointment with our amazing staff!

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 is a repost of an episode we recorded a couple of years ago, targeting Great Aunt Sally or Uncle Henry and their comments on food and bodies at holiday gatherings. We thought a repost of this episode for July 4th was appropriate, where food, drinks, and bathing suits abound. Remember, your body and what you choose to eat are nobody's business but your own, and maybe your favorite RD's ;)

Don't miss this episode or our next podcast drop in 2 weeks with NEW CONTENT!! Yep, we're back in the recording studio!

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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ICYMI: Jen Belanger Nutrition now offers lactation consulting! And you know what happens to babies after they breastfeed? They need to start solids at 6 months! So for all of our lactation mamas, this one's for you!

In this episode, we are giving you all the information you need to know about starting solids through spoon feeding and purees for your baby. While we are big Baby Led Weaning fans, and have done a couple of episodes about this method way back on the pod, this week we talk about why the more traditional way of starting solids may be right for your family compared to Baby Led Weaning.

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 reposting this episode because there is a lot of hype out there about fiber these days and we thought it might be helpful to go back to the basics when it comes to fiber.

Additional Resources:

https://nutrition.org/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets/#:~:text=Just%207%25%20of%20adults%20meet,greater%20risk%20for%20heart%20disease.%E2%80%9D

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/inulin-benefits

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Kids-Need-Fiber-Heres-Why-and-How.aspx#:~:text=If%20you%20find%20it%20helpful,a%20general%20guideline%20for%20children.

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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With the summer weather coming soon we thought this repost was a good fit to get you thinking about hydration. We know that hydration is important but with so many adds on social media today it seems like everyone is drinking electrolyte powders and hydration multipliers. In this episode we debunk the hype around some popular hydration supplements and get creative with ideas to help you keep yourself and your kids hydrated.

Links:

Check out our hydration handout by clicking here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/resources/

Check out our Fueling For Sports episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202632/14242106

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 reposting this episode as your reminder about the basics of breastmilk composition, the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, and some fun facts about breastmilk. With all of the misinformation on this topic out there in the world we felt like it was time to set the record straight and expand into the world of new parents and breastfeeding.

Additional Resources:

Breastfeeding Benefits CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/features/breastfeeding-benefits/index.html#:~:text=Breastfed%20babies%20have%20a%20lower,the%20mother%20with%20her%20baby.

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle by Judith E Brown

Lactoferrrin:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165050/

AAP recommendations for Breastfeeding:

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/newborn-and-infant-nutrition/newborn-and-infant-breastfeeding/#:~:text=For%20the%20best%20health%20outcomes,and%20beyond%20as%20mutually%20desired.

Additional Compisition information:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9110848/

Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html#:~:text=A%20low%20to%20moderate%20amount,coffee%20or%20more%20per%20day.

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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In this repost we are revisiting our seasonal produce and recipe series to get you into the spring spirit and to hopefully bring some nice weather your way!

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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Reposting this episode because the price of groceries just seems to be rising and we are all feeling it! Whenever I leave the grocery store I feel that burning hole in my pocket. We are coming at you with some quick and easy tips for cooking healthy on a budget. We are big foodies here as I am sure our listeners know, so we love making delicious food that is also budget friendly!

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.