The Nourished Child
Jill Castle, MS, RDN
The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today's child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2019 • 49min
TNC 082: Are Protein Supplements Good for Young Athletes? With Stuart Phillips
Join Dr. Stuart Phillips and I on the podcast this week as we discuss the convenience of using protein supplements, what the role of a protein supplement should be, how safe they are, how much you should be using, and which athletes will benefit from using protein supplements the most. If you've been going along with the advice that all protein supplements are bad, this podcast will set the record straight. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/082
Apr 11, 2019 • 47min
TNC 081: Whole Foods vs. Supplements: Which Is Best? With Stephan van Vliet
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of protein and nutritional supplements, especially when dealing with young athletes. With information about how to balance a whole food diet and building muscle and athletic performance, this episode has all the tools you'll need to make informed decisions around your child's food intake. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/081
Mar 28, 2019 • 40min
TNC 080: Why Kids Need a High Protein Breakfast with Heather Leidy
Heather and I talk about her research into the effects of protein on children and teens, how protein triggers satiety responses in the digestive tract, and ways to incorporate more protein into your family's diet. We share some high protein breakfast recipes and also discuss the potential pitfalls of too much protein for little ones. And we also chat about how best to get protein if you or your child is vegan or vegetarian. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/080
Mar 14, 2019 • 32min
TNC 079: What Causes Constipation? (& Constipation Relief Tips)
In this episode, I'm talking about the causes of constipation in children, what you can do about it, and what constitutes a normal bowel movement. I also discuss signs of constipation to watch for and why diet is often the most important factor in causing constipation. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/079
Feb 28, 2019 • 58min
TNC 078: Brain Development in Early Childhood with Dr. Bob Murray
Dr. Murray and I talk about how a baby's brain develops in their first months of life, why parents often focus on individual nutrients rather than the whole nutrition package, and what you should keep in mind when creating your baby's meals. We also discuss feeding approaches and societal feeding trends we think parents should be wary of. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/078
Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 7min
TNC 077: How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder with Wendy Sterling and Casey Crosbie
I'm joined by two fantastic experts in this episode, Wendy Sterling and Casey Crosbie, to talk about eating disorders in children, their family-centered treatment program for EDs, and their Plate-by-Plate approach for nourishing a child through an eating disorder. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/077
Jan 31, 2019 • 37min
TNC 076: 10 Things I've Learned from Nourishing Four Kids
In this episode, I share the top ten lessons I've learned about feeding from being a mom to four very different kids. I talk about the impact of personality and temperament on your kids' eating habits, and some of the techniques I used to keep my cool when I was feeding four children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/076
Jan 17, 2019 • 48min
TNC 075: Healthy Snacks for Toddlers with Stephanie Ferrari, MS, RDN
Stephanie and I talk about some of the biggest challenges parents and toddlers face when it comes to snacking. We discuss why toddlers often snack so much, how to put together a healthy snack, and why you shouldn't simply rely on a single brand of snacks and treats for your little ones. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/075
Jan 3, 2019 • 41min
TNC 074: Best Wishes for Health and Wellness, 2019
Happy New Year! I'm so happy to have you as part of the Nourished Child community, whether this is your first time listening or your seventy-fourth. Instead of giving you the typical New Year advice that centers on diets, exercise plans, and that type of thing, I'm sharing some tips on motivation, mindset, and how to master feeding your child. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/074
Dec 20, 2018 • 59min
TNC 073: Quality Carbs, Fat, & Optimal Weight with Leslie Mattimore and Amanda Rauf
Leslie, Amanda and I talk about common conditions they see in their patients, what they recommend right away in terms of small dietary and lifestyle changes, and some of the myths about nutrition they see patients struggling with. We discuss some of the challenges children and their families face in staying motivated and changing their habits, and Leslie and Amanda share their advice for parents who might have a child that's overweight. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/073
