Nutrition for Littles

LQ: What to do when they are hungry 15 minutes later

Today’s podcast is a listener question! I give you tips and ideas on how to help your little one know when they are hungry and full. As well as what to say to them if they are asking for more and the time to eat has past.

I also talk about podcast from a while ago on the division of responsibility, click here to listen!

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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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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Back to school meal planning

Do you struggle with the transition of the kids going back to school and still getting dinner on the table? I share some tips on how to get started in this transition period as well as ideas on how to make planning dinners more manageable.

Looking to change up your menu? Look no further click here to learn more about the REVAMP system and how you can make small changes to your menu!

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If you haven’t yet make sure to subscribe to my other podcast The Mama Well yes I have two!

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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!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

Carrot Salad

I made this quick and simple carrot salad for my family and they loved it! It is becoming a go-to side dish in our house so I served it at lunch today. Give it a try and let me know if it was a hit in your household!

Recipe:

1. Wash 6 big carrots (your little one will love to help scrub them with a veggie brush)

2. Use a peeler to peel all 6 carrots (if they are old enough, let your little one help peel)

3. In a bowl, mix about 1.5 Tbsp of Dijon mustard

4. Stir in 1 tsp of honey

5. Stir in 2 Tbsp of olive oil

6. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the bowl and stir

7. Stir in the carrots, top with chopped fresh parsley (optional) and salt to taste

Enjoy!

P.S. Pictured with carrot salad is nan bread and honey Greek yogurt (1 tsp honey to 1 cup Greek yogurt), and wild rice. And as always, if your little one tends to reject flavors like mustard or honey, you can start will less and slowly increase the amount each time you serve the dish.

Readiness for lunchtime at school

I go over all the things that you can do to help your little one when it comes to eating their lunch at school. I give you ideas on what to practice at home beforehand so that when they get to lunch they are ready and can be successful! I also talk about food allergies, I partnered with @kirstrussell and we had a whole post on Instagram that talked about how to talk to your kids about food allergies at school.

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?

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!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

Packing lunches

Are you tired of packing the same lunch for your kids? Or are you kids tired of the same foods in their lunchbox? I am giving you my top tips, trick and hacks to change up packing lunches for your kids!

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Looking to change up your menu? Look no further click here to learn more about the REVAMP system and how you can make small changes to your menu!

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?

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!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

How to Food Chain with Strawberries

Is your little one not too wild about strawberries but loves blueberries? Try food chaining!

Food chaining strawberries is easiest coming from another berry. Think through is there a berry your little one will already accept? Try cutting the strawberry up to be a similar size to that other berry. Then try mixing a small amount of those cut-up strawberries with the berry your little one already accepts.

It’s ok if they pick out the strawberries. Continue to slowly increase how many strawberries are mixed in each time you serve it. Sometimes using a bridge can be helpful too like yogurt, whipped cream, or peanut butter (strawberries + PB are the new banana + PB, trust me!)

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Cooking meals with Chef Claire Tansey

Today I am talking with Chef Claire Tansey all about cooking and how it can be simple and tangible for busy parents. Claire gives you tips on how to uncomplicate dinner as well as her back pocket dinners. She also dives into cooking with kids and how she has started a class specifically for tweens to start getting confident in the kitchen.

Check out Claire’s website www.clairetansey.com or find her on Instagram @tanseyclaire. Here are her back pocket dinners that she has so graciously shared for just listening to this podcast! Also if you have a tween and are interested in her kids camp click here use code NFL20 at checkout for $20 off. If you want to sign up for her FREE De-Stress Dinner Challenge in September click here!

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.

I talk about my podcast on pinterest, click here if you want to listen!

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?

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!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

Help your little like cucumbers

Little one not a fan of cucumbers? Maybe they can take them or leave them… Try this simple recipe to add cucumbers to their diet!

Try a Greek-inspired dip to add interest to cucumbers!

Shredded Cucumber Tzatziki:

Ingredients:

1 cucumber shredded (can increase or decrease this based on their acceptance)
1 cup plain whole fat Greek yogurt
1tsp minced garlic
1Tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt (coarse)
Optional: 1/2 tsp minced dill or mint

Directions:

Shred cucumber and squeeze & pat dry. Stir all ingredients together, let sit for 10-15 minutes (the longer the better).

Serve with favorite veggies (even more cucumbers!), pita bread, bagels, and tortilla chips as a dip or spread onto sandwiches or wraps.

Picky eater tip: Let them shred the cucumber with your supervision, or let them stir it all together and watch the cucumber ” disappear”.

Also, if the green color of the skin is too much for them in the dip, peel first. Over time, each time you make this dip, peel the cucumber less and less before shredding increasing their acceptance more and more each time.

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Throwing food

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!

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?

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!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

Raising healthy independent eaters

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?

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!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!