Foodology Feeding

Foodology Feeding 💪 Helping Parents of Picky Eaters + ARFID Kids
🧠 From Fearful to Foodie — with Root-Cause Solutions

Is picky eating genetic? In this episode of How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater, Christine Miroddi Yoder breaks down the sc...
09/29/2025

Is picky eating genetic? In this episode of How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater, Christine Miroddi Yoder breaks down the science behind genes like MTHFR, TAS2R38 (the “bitter taste” gene), FUT2, DAO, and HLA-DQ2/DQ8, and how they can influence your child’s eating habits. Learn the visible signs genetics may be playing a role, why environment still matters just as much as DNA, and three practical steps you can take right now to support your child. If you’ve ever wondered whether picky eating runs in families—or if your child’s struggles could be more than “just a phase”—this episode will help you connect the dots.

Cauliflower rice is a parent’s secret weapon.It blends into soft, creamy textures like mac & cheese, risotto, or mashed ...
09/28/2025

Cauliflower rice is a parent’s secret weapon.

It blends into soft, creamy textures like mac & cheese, risotto, or mashed potatoes without changing flavor — and brings benefits like fiber, vitamin C, and immune support.

🧠 This is food-as-medicine without the battle.

⚠️ But remember: if your child has a microscopic radar for changes and eats fewer than 10 foods total? You need to pause before altering their “safe” items. Take the quiz — you may need our Roadmap first.

For those who are Stuck™ or Curious™ but not scared of change, this tip is gold.

📘 Grab both eBooks for $15 — link in bio!

That kind of quiet moment?That’s exactly what safety and self-led progress looks like.👉 Take the quiz to discover the ro...
09/27/2025

That kind of quiet moment?
That’s exactly what safety and self-led progress looks like.

👉 Take the quiz to discover the root of your child’s eating habits — and how to create these moments, too.

Many kids who refuse food aren’t trying to control you — they’re trying to protect themselves from overwhelm, pain, or f...
09/26/2025

Many kids who refuse food aren’t trying to control you — they’re trying to protect themselves from overwhelm, pain, or fear.
Let’s respond with compassion, not control.

👉 Start your journey today — take the quiz in bio to find out what’s really behind your child’s picky eating.

You filled the bin with dry rice and little shovels.Your child had fun — but nothing changed at the table.Here’s why:❌ R...
09/25/2025

You filled the bin with dry rice and little shovels.
Your child had fun — but nothing changed at the table.

Here’s why:

❌ Random sensory play doesn’t teach food readiness.
❌ Without a strategy, it’s just mess — not progress.

At Foodology, we don’t just “do” sensory.
We tailor experiences that help your child regulate, engage, and actually move forward with food.

🎯 Take the quiz.
📍 Get your roadmap.
Let’s get beyond the bin.

Does your child go all day without saying they’re hungry—and then suddenly melts down?Or eat until they feel sick becaus...
09/24/2025

Does your child go all day without saying they’re hungry—and then suddenly melts down?
Or eat until they feel sick because they don’t realize they’re full?

They might be struggling with interoception—the internal sensory system that helps us feel hunger, thirst, pain, temperature, and even emotions.

🚩 Red flags of interoception challenges:

Doesn’t recognize hunger or fullness cues

Ignores or doesn’t notice stomach pain or discomfort

Can’t tell when they need the bathroom

Struggles to describe how they feel physically or emotionally

Overeats or under-eats without awareness of body cues

When a child can’t feel what’s going on inside, it makes feeding confusing, unpredictable, and even scary.
✨ This system is key for regulation, emotional safety, and long-term feeding progress.

In our Roadmap, we screen for sensory systems like interoception so we can support what’s really happening—not just what behaviors are showing up at the table.

📲 Take the quiz in my bio to get started—or head to foodologyfeedingtherapy.com/courses to begin today.

🎭 Act it out, don’t eat it (yet!).Play a round of Food Charades—act out a food or cooking task without words and have yo...
09/24/2025

🎭 Act it out, don’t eat it (yet!).
Play a round of Food Charades—act out a food or cooking task without words and have your child guess.
👩‍🍳 Stirring soup
🥕 Chopping carrots
🍕 Pretending to eat pizza
It’s silly, low-stress, and builds food familiarity.
✨ This is just one of 101 fun, sensory-based games in our eBook.
🛒 Download 101 Ways to Make Food Fun today—just $7.

You’ve tried everything — exposure, rewards, therapy — and your child still won’t eat?There’s a reason.In this episode, ...
09/22/2025

You’ve tried everything — exposure, rewards, therapy — and your child still won’t eat?

There’s a reason.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 most commonly missed medical reasons behind picky eating — the ones I see all the time after families have hit dead ends with other approaches:

👅 Oral motor issues (it’s not just behavior if chewing is hard)

😮‍💨 Breathing difficulties (like enlarged tonsils or mouth breathing)

💩 Gut problems (reflux, constipation, dysbiosis)

🧬 Food sensitivities and allergies (even subtle ones)

🧪 Toxic load (chemicals, dyes, and additives that dysregulate the nervous system)

👉 If no one has looked into these, your child may not be stubborn — they may just feel unsafe around food.

You’ll also learn:
• What red flags to watch for in each category
• How to ask better questions at your child’s next appointment
• Why behavior-based feeding therapy often fails — and what to do instead

🎧 Plus, I’ll walk you through what a functional feeding evaluation looks like and how to finally get answers.

Take the quiz at thepickyeaterstest.com to find your child’s eating stage — and discover whether hidden root causes might be holding them back.

Pasta night just got smarter.If your child already eats pasta (especially with sauce), you may be able to swap the brand...
09/21/2025

Pasta night just got smarter.

If your child already eats pasta (especially with sauce), you may be able to swap the brand to a chickpea or lentil-based one without any pushback.

These alternatives offer plant-based protein, iron, and fiber — often with similar color and texture to the real thing.

💡 This is one of the easiest transitions for “Stuck™” level picky eaters — especially if you introduce it gradually.

⚠️ But if your child eats only one pasta and knows the shape, box, and texture by heart? Don’t change it yet. You’re in the Fearful™ stage and need a more supportive roadmap.

If they’re flexible with brand or shape — let’s go!

📚 Get our $15 bundle for more swaps like this. Link in bio.

That’s the moment when protection mode starts to fade — and participation becomes a choice, not a battle.👉 Wondering if ...
09/20/2025

That’s the moment when protection mode starts to fade — and participation becomes a choice, not a battle.

👉 Wondering if your child is ready for this kind of shift? Start with the quiz in my bio.

You don’t have to wait for them to try something new to celebrate a win.Eye contact, sitting near food, touching it — th...
09/19/2025

You don’t have to wait for them to try something new to celebrate a win.
Eye contact, sitting near food, touching it — these are huge signs of progress for fearful eaters.

👉 Start your journey today — take the quiz in bio to find out what’s really behind your child’s picky eating.

You were told it was the best.The gold standard. The last resort.But your gut said: “This doesn’t feel right.”⚠ Forced b...
09/18/2025

You were told it was the best.
The gold standard. The last resort.

But your gut said: “This doesn’t feel right.”

⚠ Forced bites.
⚠ Stressful meals.
⚠ No explanation of why your child is struggling.

At Foodology, we don’t follow protocols that push food.
We follow your child’s nervous system.

That’s why our approach works when others don’t.

🎯 Take the quiz.
📍 Get your roadmap.
Let’s do this the right way.

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