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.
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Oct 13, 2017 • 31min
TNC 042: Milk Alternatives: Which Milk is Best for My Child?
To make the best decision for your family, you need to understand milk nutrition. Especially for families with younger children, it is essential to know your alternative nutrition so you can ensure the rest of your child's diet compensates for the protein and calcium deficits. It's time to make an informed decision that upholds your child's nutritional needs and personal preferences. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/042
Sep 28, 2017 • 42min
TNC 041: The Evolution of Sports Nutrition with Nancy Clark
I have invited none other than Nancy Clark onto the show this week. Nancy is the authority on sports dietetics. She is the best-selling author of Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, one of the pioneers of performance nutrition, and a frequent supporter of athletes and teams nationwide. Nancy's goal is to help her clients feel confident while eating whole, energizing foods to fuel their practice. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/041
Sep 14, 2017 • 47min
TNC 040: The Mind of a Champion & Coach with Dan Walsh
Let's get into the mind of a champion. How do champions think? And how can your young athlete think like a champion? Dan Walsh is a former US National Rower and an Olympian. I invited Dan to come on the show because I've always been impressed with his attention to nutrition. As a coach, Dan hammers home the importance of nutrition for training and competition and sends the message to his rowers that nutrition is vital to success. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/040
Sep 1, 2017 • 50min
TNC 039: Smarter Lunchrooms with Brian Wansink
I am continuing with the theme of school lunch and tapping Brian Wansink for his perspective, particularly in the area of Smarter Lunchrooms. In this episode, not only does Brian discuss The Smarter Lunchroom Movement – or how the design, flow and layout of school lunchrooms can influence healthier food choices– he also dishes on feeding his own kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/039
Aug 18, 2017 • 52min
TNC 038: School Nutrition Today with Donna Martin
I'm so excited to have Donna Martin, RD on the show today to talk about school nutrition. Donna and I talk about school nutrition, breaking down the basics around the school lunch program, the strengths of the program, where we've been, how far we've come, and where the school lunch program is headed, as well as the daily challenges of being a school nutrition director, her career and more. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/038
Aug 4, 2017 • 26min
TNC 037: Lead, Breastfed Toddlers & Milk Allergy
I've been getting a few questions here and there, so I thought I'd devote a show to answering them! In this episode, I unpack the recent news about lead in baby food, clear the air on what breastfed toddlers need for nutrition during their second year of life, and answer a question about choosing the right milk for a child who has a milk allergy. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/037
Jul 20, 2017 • 39min
TNC 036: Cooking with Kids
Get kids cooking! We all know cooking with kids is a boon for helping build autonomy with food selection and eating, increase self-esteem, and encourage food knowledge. I chat with Jodi Danen, RD, creator of Create Kids Club, and dish on ways to keep family meals simple, get kids in the kitchen and more. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/036
Jul 6, 2017 • 41min
TNC 035: 8 Tips to Help Your Child Snack Better
Just like you approach meals, you need a strategy to help your child snack better. With the average child snacking about 4 times per day, it's no wonder snacking contributes about 600 calories or 27% of their daily caloric intake. Today's episode details my 8 tips for helping you develop a snack strategy that will help your child eat nutritiously at snack time and better regulate his overall appetite and eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/035
Jun 22, 2017 • 1h 1min
TNC 034: Modern Management of Food Allergies in Children
Let's talk about food allergies in children! A lot has been happening in this area – from new research findings, which have changed the way we introduce foods to our youngest children, to ground-breaking research in the treatment of food allergy. I asked Marion Groetch, a registered dietitian and food allergy expert located in New York City, to give us all the latest and greatest updates and strategies for managing food allergies in children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/034
Jun 8, 2017 • 36min
TNC 033: Caffeine and Kids: Cracking the Code
Is caffeine the new drug for kids? Get too much and yes, just like a drug, a child can overdose and experience negative side effects, even death. Today kids are getting more of it at younger and younger ages. Caffeine can have dangerous effects on children and teens. We'll dive into caffeine and kids: the food sources, the side effects, the recommended caffeine intakes for kids of all ages, and how to monitor your child's caffeine intake. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/033
