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This week we are talking about some very popular topics, including sugary cereals, the BRAT diet, and spreadable butter vs. real butter. We talk about how to handle sugary cereal and some tips and tricks to making sugary cereal no big deal to kids. Then we go into the best diet for when you or your child has a stomach bug and if you should be following the BRAT diet or not. At the end of the episode, we compare six different plant-based spreadable butters to regular butter to determine which is the best option.

Additional Resources:
https://www.oregonclinic.com/resource/diets-brat/

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/best-foods-to-eat-when-you-have-a-stomach-bug

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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The long-awaited episode on GLP-1 medications is finally here. This class of medications was originally created as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but now it is becoming a popular weight loss drug as weight loss was a common side effect observed in individuals taking the medication for type 2 diabetes treatment. In this episode, we will cover how these medications work in the body and we will talk about the use of GLP-1 medications on children and teens for weight loss.

Additional resources:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/glp-1-diabetes-and-weight-loss-drug-side-effects-ozempic-face-and-more

GLP-1 agonists in children-

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10402718/#:~:text=The%20weight%20loss%20effects%20of,of%20developing%20medullary%20thyroid%20cancer.&text=It%20is%20obvious%20that%20pharmacotherapy,individual%20risk%2Dbenefit%20of%20use.

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 week we are rereleasing our episode about the Mediterranean Diet with some practical applications of the diet. We have been talking about the Mediterranean diet a lot on the podcast the past few weeks so we thought it would be a good time for a refresher on some easy swaps you can make for your family today. This episode also addresses ways to incorporate more Mediterranean aspects that might work for a picky eater. Lastly, we give lots of Mediterranean diet-inspired recipe ideas to get you started on your Med diet journey.

Additional Links:
Mediterranean Diet for Beginners:
https://www.eatingwell.com/article/291120/mediterranean-diet-for-beginners-everything-you-need-to-get-started/
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/
Find Jen’s A Month of Meals here:
https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/4-week-meal-plan-bundle/
Listen to our “Food Chaining” episode here:
https://momwhatsfordinner.buzzsprout.com/2202632/14660563

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.