In case you missed it! This is an episode all about food throwing, I have been getting a ton of DMs lately asking what to do when you little one is throwing food. I give you the top reasons I have seen as to why they might be throwing food as well as strategies on how to stop the food throwing! This is a repost of an episode that aired on January 13, 2021 but it is still so relevant because so many of you have been asking about it.
Ready to learn how to help your littles eat new and more foods? You can enroll in my Table Talk picky eating program RIGHT NOW. Click here to learn more and enroll!
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If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
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Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
This podcast first aired on The Mama Well (my other podcast), I wanted to bring it over here because it has such good information! I talk about developing and protecting you little ones ability to eat independently which we are all born with this ability! I give tips on how to normalize sweets in the house as well as how to reverse or prevent picky eating in our kids. I also touch on safe food cycling and meal and snack routines.
Want my FREE picky eating guide? Click here to get instant access!
Have you tried Daily Harvest? I am loving their smoothies! Click here and use my code NUTRITIONFORLITTLES for 40% off!
If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
Did you know the number of food allergies have DOUBLED over the last generation?! I know as a parent food allergies can be a scary topic but it’s also important because there is so much we can do to help food allergies from developing
If you’ve heard me talk about food allergies then you’ve probably heard me talk about how imperative it is to expose our babies to potential food allergens “early and often” that’s the phrase I use because it’s what the research supports.
In fact the best chance we have against food allergies is to not only provide these foods to our children from when they start solids but also make sure we’re offering these allergenic foods often.
I don’t know about you, but when I had my first baby I felt like a maniac trying to make sure I was offering the top allergenic foods often enough. It felt like a race I couldn’t win.
It was easy to offer foods like peanuts, wheat, milk and tree nuts but the rest were more rarely found in our home which means it was more rare that our son was exposed to them.
If I knew a product like SpoonfulONE existed I would have wanted a mom friend to tell me, and so that’s the exact reason I’m telling you.
If as a registered dietitian who was dialed in on offering allergenic foods regularly couldn’t keep up, I know everyday moms that have enough on their plate already are finding it hard too.
Let me tell you how the Mix-ins work (one of my favorite SpoonfulONE products). You simply mix in 1 packet to what your child is already eating. It can easily be mixed in to foods like oatmeal, smoothies, mashed potatoes, purees, or any other relatively wet food your baby enjoys.
This little Mix-in packet (or scoop) is a great tool to keep in your back pocket to know you’ve got your bases covered. Haven’t had shrimp on the table in awhile? No problem, the m<ix-in packet has you covered.
What that means is that consistent exposure is necessary to help prevent food allergies from developing in the first place.
You can introduce common allergens a few ways. You can start usign SpoonfulONE right out the gate. Or, you can introduce them as whole foods first. Some families like to wait a day between introducing each food. That’s fine, just don’t wait too long before moving onto the next food. Once you’ve gotten all the allergens introduced, you can move right into SpoonfulONE to help make consistent feeding of common allergens easier.
The SpoonfulONE products include 16 of the top allergens which include almond, cashew, cod, egg, hazelnut, oats, milk, peanut, pecan, pistachio, salmon, sesame, shrimp, soy, walnut and wheat.
Like I said, it covers the bases!
If you’d like to try the SpoonfulONE Mix-ins or any of their other products you can check your local Target or Walgreens or simply order directly online by clicking right here. You can also check their store locator to find a store near you.
I know the stress of food allergies can weigh so heavy on us, I know this can help.
This week I am talking with Ashley from Heaven Sent Sleep, her goal is to help parents have less anxiety about their child’s sleep. We are covering all the hot sleep debates! You definitely don’t want to miss this one!
If you want to follow Ashley you can find her on Instagram @heavensentsleep or on Facebook at Heaven Sent Sleep. She is offering you a code if you decide to work 1 on 1 with her you can get 15% off if you use code: nutrition, also if you buy her course you can use the same code to get $25 off.
Ready to learn how to help your littles eat new and more foods? You can enroll in my Table Talk picky eating program RIGHT NOW. Click here to learn more and enroll!
Click here to enroll in Safe Beginning’s online CPR course. Use code Alyssa20 for 20% off.
If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
So what is calcium? How much does my little one need? I have gotten asked a lot of questions about calcium so today I am breaking it all down for you! Did you know that dairy isn’t the only source of calcium? I give you a variety of foods that you can serve your little one and know that they are getting some calcium in their system.
I talk about another podcast all about milk, click here if you are interested in learning more about it!
Want my FREE picky eating guide? Click here to get instant access!
Want to try Dino Bars for yourself? Grab a pack by clicking here and use code Alyssa10 for 10% off.
If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
Let me know if this sounds familiar, you had a baby who ate pretty much everything but now your toddler is refusing foods or meals even. Then a fear creeps over you that they aren’t eating enough or now they wont eat certain foods so why serve them? Does that sound about right? Tune in to find out how to end the fear picky eating cycle!
Want my FREE picky eating guide? Click here to get instant access!
Have you tried Daily Harvest? I am loving their smoothies! Click here and use my code NUTRITIONFORLITTLES for 40% off!
If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
Should you give your kids vitamins? I cover best practices when using vitamins and how to best incorporate them if your little one needs them.
Ready to learn about my Table Talk program? Click here to learn more and enroll!
Want to try Dino Bars for yourself? Grab a pack by clicking here and use code Alyssa10 for 10% off.
If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
We learn from mistakes, right? I am about to share 3 things I wish I did differently with my kiddos and hope you can learn from them too. 👀
Firs thing is first – IF YOU ARE FEEDING your kids, you are doing it RIGHT. However, there is always room for growth, right?
Here is my list –
Be intentional about introducing allergens!
…And not just the big ones. We often introduce things like dairy & wheat and not as much intentionally with things such as selfish & soy.
It is worth it to be methodical & strategic in introducing the top 8 allergens. See the graphic below to refresh the top allergens:
Be intentional about a meal & snack schedule!
It is easy to feed on a demand – giving a snack whenever they cry, are fussy, etc. – but this doesn’t set them up for long term success.
Start a schedule as early as 6 months & firm it up over time up until 18 months of age.
Personally I wish with my littles that I firmed it up around 12 months of age!
Worry less!
If your child is in the “thick of it” with picky eating, don’t worry. They do come out the other side. Consistency matters and is hard, but it is worth it.
You can let it go and take a deep breathe. We have time and can work on this together!
…And a personal specific that I wish I didn’t worry so much about – don’t worry or force them to use utensils. They will! It is a learned skill over time.
That is it! Those are my top 3.
If you are interested in REALLY digging deep with me Table Talk is the place to do it. Feeding kids shouldn’t be this hard. Picky eating can take over your life, feeling like every meal is worse than the last. It’s time to reclaim your kitchen tables and actually start enjoying meals together.
Alright mama! Thanks for reading. If this was helpful be sure to share with your friends and family. If you’d like to dig deeper visit the link below to listen to the podcast episode where I share deeper on this topic –
A lot of you voice to me that you struggle implementing some of the things I recommend because your partner or spouse can come in at the last minute – and it seems like – undo everything you just set up. 🤯
The reason I can paint this picture so well is because it’s happened in our home!
Picture this: 📸
You are using a low pressure technique, it’s working and they are about to eat a piece of brocolli. THIS IS IT! FINALLY. Your spouse walks in and cheerfully and abruptly blurts out, “Hey kiddo! Eat your broccoli! It will make you strong!” – annnnnd, just like that your child is no longer are interested in eating it.
I have been there!
Sometimes it’s hard for me to get my point across fully. A part of the reason I started a podcast and blog was to help my husband grow and learn alongside of me – and part of it was for you to be able to use it and share it as a resource.
I have some tips for getting your partner on board:
Have this conversation separate from your kids and away from the table.
3. Role play! Practice how to respond in those moments at the table together.
We all were raised a little bit differently around the table and often that directly impacts how we will parent around the table. Being open minded and asking what your partners priorities, intentions, and expectations are.
Get on the same page about:
The Division of Responsibility.
The idea that your child can be an independent eater and learn to listen to their own body.
A meal and snack schedule and what practically that looks like for your family.
If this was helpful for you or you want to dive in a bit deeper – head over and listen to my podcast episode on this very topic –
This week I go in-depth on what makes foods organic and foods that I will typically buy that are organic. If I have not answered your question please DM me on Instagram @nutrition.for.littles so I can better answer your questions.
Ready to learn about my Table Talk program? Click here to learn more and enroll!
If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!
Loving the podcast but looking for more?
Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and explain in more detail!)
Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!
Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!
