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Nutrition Messages for a Good Relationship with Food: Dos

WEBAdolescent Interpretation: I can’t trust myself; I don’t deserve to eat; I need to sneak food or eat in private if I’m going to be able to eat enough for my body’s needs. These are not the messages most parents want to be teaching their children. I doubt any parent wants to ingrain guilt, or shame, or distrust into their child’s

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Easy Baked Salmon Patties

WEBSalmon patties are a fun way to eat more fish, and these are simple to make and quick to be enjoyed! Moms often tell me they wish their kids would eat more fish. Is it actually that important to include in your child’s diet? Actually, yes! Fish is a great source of protein, and fatty […]

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All about Iron & how to help your adolescent get enough

WEBHi, I'm Bracha! I'm a registered dietitian helping families just like yours. I want to help you make eating, and feeding your family an enjoyable experience.

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20+ Easy After School Snacks for teens & tweens

WEBSnacks don’t have to be fancy affairs, in fact, some of my favorite post-school snacks are just combinations of food you already have: Sliced veggies and dips (salad dressing, hummus, peanut butter) Hard boiled eggs and crackers. Tuna salad and cucumbers. Roasted chickpeas and yogurt. Popcorn and nuts.

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How to Nourish Your Adolescent's Mental Health

WEBThe adolescent mind is fascinating in its complexity and development. And while this isn’t the place to get into detail about it (I highly recommend reading The Teenage Brain: A neuroscientist’s survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults if you’re interested in getting into the specifics), let’s talk about the intersection between mental …

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I’ve stopped using the word “healthy” in recipes. Here’s why.

WEBLook on Pinterest or search for recipes, and you’ll find loads labeled as “healthy”. I’ve recently been moving away from the word in the pursuit of real health. I have nothing against living a life that focuses on living well and promotes health. I’m a dietitian, that’s what I help people do! The problem is […]

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Carbohydrates for Kids

WEBA healthy diet for adolescents and teens generally requires carbs to make up 45-65% of their total caloric daily intake. For example, an adolescent eating 2000 calories in a day would need 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates per day. This would be 7 cups pasta or 20 Oreos, or 5 cups of rice (or some combination of these!).

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Quick & easy breakfast ideas for kids & teens

WEBMicrowaved frozen vegetables & eggs: put some frozen (or other pre-chopped) vegetables into a microwave safe dish. Add 1-2 eggs and salt & pepper. Microwave 1-3 minutes. Toast and hummus with vegetables. Microwaved sweet potato + tahini (or other nut butter). Clean a sweet potato, microwave for around 8 minutes …

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Why does my adolescent need to eat fat

WEBFat should make up 25% to 35% of an adolescent’s total daily intake. That’s around 56 to 78 grams per day for an adolescent eating 2000 calories per day. Depending on an adolescent’s age, development stage, activity level, and more, this amount will likely increase. Sample of daily fat intake: 4 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 slices cheese

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Cozy Potato Parsnip Soup

WEBInstructions. Peel and cube potatoes and parsnips. Place in pot. Pour in all the chicken stock, ensuring all the vegetables are covered. Bring to a boil. Puree about half the soup (you can puree it all if you prefer it completely creamy). Add water to reach your preferred consistency. Spice with salt and white pepper.

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Six Steps for Helping Your Adolescent Picky Eater

WEBIf they like roasted sweet potatoes, try roasting butternut squash, microwaving a sweet potato, or adding a bit of a new spice to the roasted sweet potato. Dips are also a useful way of serving a new food. Allowing your adolescent to smother something in their dip of choice can make it less threatening, improve the taste …

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Why Does My Adolescent Sneak and Hide Food

WEBBesides for hunger, there are other reasons adolescents may sneak and hide food. 1. Restriction. If you’ve limited bringing specific foods into the home, saved food for special occasions, or provided limited access to particular food, your adolescent may be feeling restricted. Included here is having one food contingent on eating another food

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Why you shouldn’t worry about adolescent weight gain

WEBPuberty is the 2 nd most rapid time of growth (second to baby’s first year), and weight gain is needed to fuel this growth. Puberty generally occurs for girls around ages 8-13, and boys aged 9-15. Growth is very individualized and differs between each adolescent. Some children will get taller and then fill out, some may gain weight first and

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Snacks to Eat with Braces for Kids & Teens

WEBNacho platter: nacho chips, salsa, cheese, olives (avoid the crunchy chips) Yogurt and M&Ms. Thinly sliced apples and cheese. Cookies & grapes. Nori (dried seaweed) & cucumber slices. Balanced, nourishing & filling snacks with braces is possible! Try these 15+ snacks to eat with braces that will nourish your teen & tween.

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Bracha’s Bites #6: Getting More Active

WEBI’m worried about my 14 year old son’s weight. We eat pretty healthy, and I don’t want to put him on a diet. But he’s not very active, and I’d like to increase his physical activity.

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Crispy Seedy Crackers

WEBIn a medium bowl, mix together the chia seeds and the water. Let sit for about 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the seeds have expanded. It should be a thick-ish pudding texture. Preheat the oven to 350 o F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add all the ingredients into the chia mixture and stir well.

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Clothes Shopping to Support Adolescent Positive Body Image

WEBRead this post for four tips to help your adolescent develop positive body image. 3. Shop in stores with inclusive sizing. Shop in a store that carries clothing your adolescent will fit in! Check out this list of 41 best plus size clothing stores & outlets. 4. Validate her pain.

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Raising Adolescents to Have a Good Relationship with Food

WEBAllow all food. “All” food means exactly what it sounds like. This includes fast food, chips & candy, chocolate and cookies. It also means salmon and broccoli, chicken and potatoes, and cheese and avocadoes. To have a good relationship with food, kids need regular access to it all. *If you chose an eating pattern that doesn’t include

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