The Nourished Child

Is "Better" Candy Better for Kids? A Halloween Candy Plan for Parents

Halloween candy looks different this year. Dye-free M&M's, Skittles, and Starburst have arrived, low sugar and protein candy are cropping up everywhere, and parents are a

Are Seed Oils in Baby Formula Safe? A Researcher Explains

If you've scrolled social media lately, chances are you've seen someone call seed oils toxic, and that has a lot of parents second guessing the infant formula sitting in

Oreogate: What a Viral Lunchbox Feud Teaches Us About Food Restriction

A cookie ban in one family's lunchbox turned into a school-wide group chat feud, complete with trading, secret stashes, and a full-on parent showdown. It's a funny story,

Fresh Food Isn't Always More Nutritious (with Jennie Norka)

Frozen food gets a bad reputation it hasn't earned. If you've ever felt a flicker of guilt tossing a bag of frozen peas into dinner, or wondered whether a frozen entree i

The Back to School Eating Reset: Lunches, Schedules, and Sanity

The first week of school, the lunchbox is packed the night before and everything feels manageable. By week two, most of us are scrambling at seven in the morning wonderin

The Truth About Omega-6 Fats and Kids, with Researcher Dr. Martha Belury

You have probably seen it in your feed: "Seed oils are toxic." "Omega-6 fats cause inflammation." "Never cook with vegetable oil."   But is any of that actually true?

Does Your Child Need More Protein? What the Research Actually Says

Protein bars in the lunchbox. Protein powder in the smoothie. Protein added to everything from waffles to mac and cheese. If it feels like protein is suddenly everywhere!

Puberty, Periods, and Your Daughter's Health: A Conversation with OB-GYN Dr. Melisa Holmes

If you have a daughter who is heading into puberty or is already in the middle of it, this episode is one you will want to save. Jill Castle sits down with Dr. Melisa H

Why Summer is the Season Your Child's Health Quietly Slides

Summer should feel like a break. But for parents of kids between nine and fourteen, it often quietly unravels everything that kept their child healthy during the school y

The Future of Food Allergy Treatment for Kids Is Here

Food allergies in children are on the rise, but so are treatment options. In this episode, I interview Christopher Parrish, a leading food allergy expert and researcher

Raising Healthy Eaters Without Food Fear or Food Rules

Nutrition advice for kids can feel overwhelming right now. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle breaks down popular nutrition trends like seed oils, sugar, pr

Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image (Without Pressure or Shame)

What if the way we feel about our child's body matters more than anything we say?  In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by body image psychotherapist Zoë Bisbing t

Why Your Teen Won't Come to Dinner

Family dinners can get complicated during the teen years. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle explains why teens' appetite rhythms change, why they may resis

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes

What is REDs, and why are more teen athletes at risk? Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy

Low Appetite in Kids and Teens: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry

Low appetite in kids and teens can be completely normal, or a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, Jill Castle explains how to tell the difference a

Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"

In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Lebovitz, co-author of Food Positivity, to explore why emotional safety at the table matters more than food rules—and what actually he

The Hidden Ways Parents Shame Kids About Food (And How to Stop)

Most parents don't mean to shame their kids about food — but it happens more often than we realize. In this episode, Jill Castle breaks down the subtle ways food shame sh

ARFID vs Picky Eating: Red Flags, Anxiety Signs, and What Helps

When picky eating is extreme, it's rarely just about the food. Pediatric dietitian Katharine Jeffcoat explains how anxiety and sensory challenges impact eating, what help

The Nutrition Shift That Changes Everything in 2026

A powerful reframe on child nutrition for 2026—why food alone isn't enough and how a whole-child approach supports lifelong health and well-being.

Fiber for Kids Made Simple: How to Boost Gut Health and Regularity

Fiber researcher, Joanne Slavin, discusses fiber for kids and why it's so important to their health.