Simply Nourished

11/27/2024

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving 🍁🦃!
And yes, I do mean it when I say it’s ok if your little ones only opt for the rolls (or mashed potatoes and crackers) !
If they opt for the all the carbs for their meal choices keep these things in mind :
🤎 Keep your expectations low. Holiday meals can be overwhelming to kids. There are lots of different foods around once a year so the rolls are safe and familiar.
🤎 Start the day with a routine of normal, nourishing breakfast with a good balance of protein, carbs, and some fiber.
🤎 Bring some snacks you know they accept well to avoid some meal meltdowns so they have something post meal.
🤎 Don’t allow others to pressure to eat foods they don’t want to eat or when they are full. Family members mean well, but it will be helpful to set some boundaries like “they are eating what their bodies need today and can choose to try what they want from their plate”
🤎 And mostly today is only ONE day.
Wishing you all a happy and carb filled Thanksgiving! ☺️

10/31/2024

🎃👻🍬Happy Halloween ! 🎃 👻 🍬
My candy is ready for Trick-or-Treaters ! I know Halloween can be a little “tricky” for parents to navigate through, so here are some healthful tips for the holiday! ☺️
🎃Provide a nutritious, balanced meal pre-trick-or-treating (however, do not force children to eat this food in exchange for treats later - it’s not an “eat this or else” situation)
🎃 Parents job is set boundaries about “when” and “where”Halloween snacks will be consumed while Little’s can still happily enjoy it ! (ex. at the table during snack time) 🕰
🎃 Allow children to choose which treats they want to consume from their stash - and enjoy some candy with them !
🎃Offer nutrient-dense snacks along with Halloween candy. Makes fun pumpkin charcuterie board w/cheese, crackers, and veggies available to snack on.
🎃Continue to provide structure around candy while allowing child freedom to gauge their hunger and satiety .
🎃Kiddos are asking for constant candy? A good reminder is “I am sorry candy is available at this time. We can add to lunch tomorrow !” This can go for any food.
I encourage parents to offer these “fun foods” regularly and allow children the ability to choose to enjoy them or not ! Children who establish positive food behaviors will be able to self-regulate their intake and “treats” the same way they approach other foods. 🎃 And remember candy may give some big reactions either way- and it’s ok. It’s an exciting time for them and there is not a 💯 perfect way to go about this ! This won’t alter your kiddos way of eating permanently. 🧡

What is your approach to Halloween candy with your kiddos🍬 🍫 ?

10/29/2024

09/26/2024

Hello 👋🏼 I am Amanda and a Pediatric Dietitian and I am here to say I don’t care if you give your kiddos Mac and cheese for dinner (any meal for that matter) 🤷🏻‍♀️ you know why? Because your kids are FED. Maybe you are tired. Maybe you are burned out. Maybe that’s all you have the energy for today. Maybe it’s 9 pm and you just got home from a game. Maybe your kiddo loves it. Maybe that’s all you have in the pantry right now. And you know what ? That’s ok. Let’s stop making families feel guilty for pre-packaged, shelf stable meals.
No day will be perfect. No meal needs to be either. Have some veggies or fruit to serve on the side? Perfect 👍🏻 You don’t? That’s ok too. It’s time to normalize NORMAL meals for busy families that Between sports, school, homework, and full time jobs. You don’t need the “perfection” that’s sold in social media (it’s all a facade anyway) Your kiddos are loved and fed. I’m here to remind you you’re doing a great job. ❤️ 👏🏻

09/07/2024

Back to school can be stressful enough, let’s try to make sure lunches are as stress free as possible ! Keeping in mind our kiddos don’t usually have enough time to eat, that can be stressful in itself for our slower eaters.

Here are some ways to reduce stress around lunches!
✅ make sure to always provide their preferred foods. New food exposures are helpful in small amounts for lunches, but make sure most of the meal is foods they enjoy and accept well to get the most out of their meal!
✅ Avoid making them feel guilt for not eating their whole lunch. Maybe they didn’t have enough time or felt stressed at lunch hour.
✅ Be mindful of comments about calling foods “good”
Or “bad” especially when speaking about classmates lunches or snacks they bring to school. Everyone has a different idea of what “healthy” is and passing judgement on others food choices when we have no idea of their food availability, cultural choices, and overall preferences. It’s best to continue to speak about food as neutral as possible!
✅ Sweet treats are ok to offer at lunches (or any meal time) it helps our kiddos see that sweets aren’t off limits and can be incorporated in a healthful way while promoting a positive relationship with food.

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
American Flag Fruit Pizza! No substitutions here, made with sugar cookie 🍪! Hope you and your Littles enjoy all the foods this weekend! ❤️ The recipe is below ⬇️

https://www.gracefullittlehoneybee.com/sugar-cookie-flag-fruit-pizza/

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06/14/2024

🧡Hi everyone! I am excited to say I am now officially a “Nourisher” 🧡
I am now accepting clients (part time, in evenings!) through ! Nourish provides virtual nutrition therapy, covered by most insurances. Great flexibility for busy lives & those who can’t meet in person!☺️
I am accepting both pediatric and adult clients ! I have obtained extensive experiences working as a lactation counselor and in pediatrics, specifically- baby led weaning, picky eaters, autism, weight faltering/failure to thrive, and tubefeeding/tubefeeding weaning. Additional nutrition experiences/training includes -intuitive eating, body image, and eating disorder recovery. I am passionate about women’s health, pre-natal nutrition, infant, child and adolescent nutrition while focusing on positive relationships with food and their bodies.🫶🏻
For those you have previously worked with me or were unable to due to insurance, now is your chance! Interested in booking an appointment with me? Sign up link is ⬆️ in my bio!
Please feel free to like 👍🏻 and share ! I can’t wait to work with you and your families ! Thank you, as always, for your love and support ❤️