Nutrition for the Early Years

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  EP 38: What Most People Don't Know about School Lunch and 3 Ways to Make it Better 14.09.2026 40min

  Send us Fan Mail What if school lunch is doing more for your child, and your community, than you realize? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels breaks down the National School Lunch Program, from its history and nutrition standards to what actually lands on a child’s tray today. She explains how school meals support millions of children, why fruit, vegetables, milk, and fortified foods matter, and how school lunch can affect food security, learning, and health. Dr. Liz also compares a real school ...
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  EP 37: 4 Simple Ways to Pack Healthier Lunches Without the Guilt 07.09.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail What if packing the “perfect” school lunch is creating more stress than it’s worth? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels shares her own experience with school lunch guilt, wasted food, picky eating, and the pressure to make every meal healthy. She explains why kids may eat very differently at school, how friendships and busy lunchrooms can affect appetite, and why an unfinished lunchbox is not a reflection of your parenting. You’ll learn four practical ways to lower the mental lo...
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  EP 36: Raising Body Confident Kids with Whitney Casares, MD 31.08.2026 48min

  Send us Fan Mail How can we help our kids feel confident in their bodies when diet culture, social media, AI, and beauty messages are everywhere? Pediatrician and author Dr. Whitney Casares joins Dr. Liz Daniels to share practical ways parents can build healthier conversations around food, movement, appearance, and self-worth. Whitney opens up about her own history with diet culture, what she learned about food noise and GLP-1 medications, and why body confidence matters more than expecting k...
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  EP 35: The Vitamin 75% Of Kids Aren't Getting Enough Of 24.08.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail Could vitamin D be one of the few supplements your child actually needs? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels explains why vitamin D matters for growing bones, immune health, and long-term bone strength. She breaks down how much babies, toddlers, older kids, and adults typically need, why breastfed babies often require supplementation, and how fortified milk, fatty fish, and sunlight contribute. You’ll also learn why cheese and yogurt may not prov...
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  EP 34: FIBERMAXXING for Kids: How and Why it Matters 17.08.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail What if one of the simplest ways to support your child’s gut, digestion, and long-term health is something most families are not getting enough of? In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Liz Daniels breaks down why fiber deserves more attention, not just when constipation becomes a problem, but as part of everyday prevention. She explains soluble and insoluble fiber, how fiber feeds healthy gut bacteria, and why whole foods often offer more benefits than gummies and powders. You’l...
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  EP 33: Multivitamins vs. Vegetables: Are Kids Really Missing Nutrients? 10.08.2026 35min

  Send us Fan Mail Could your child’s multivitamin be giving you peace of mind without actually fixing the nutrient gaps you’re worried about? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels explains why multivitamins are not “vegetable insurance” and what growing kids truly need for healthy development. She breaks down the role of carbs, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and key nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin E, iron, potassium, and omega-3s. You’ll also learn why ...
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  EP 32: 4 Ways To Break The Cycle Of Dinnertime Stress 03.08.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail Will family dinner ever feel peaceful again? Dr. Liz Daniels explains how picky eating, parental worry, and pressure can create a stressful cycle at the table. The good news is that parents can help break that cycle without cooking separate meals or forcing one more bite. In this episode, Dr. Daniels shares four practical shifts: trust children to decide how much they eat, create a warm invitation to the table, release expectations about what they must eat, and use calm, obje...
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  EP 31: Iron Deficiency in Toddlers: Why “Borderline” Is Not Good Enough 27.07.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail Could your toddler have low iron even when you are offering healthy, iron-rich foods? Dr. Liz Daniels shares her personal experience with her son’s low hemoglobin and explains why iron deficiency is common, treatable, and never a sign that a parent has failed. You will learn why borderline hemoglobin should not be ignored, how iron supports brain development and growth, and why food alone may not correct an existing deficiency. Dr. Liz also explains the difference between fer...
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  EP 30: Cow Milk Protein Allergy in Babies: Signs, Diagnosis, Formula Options, and When to Remove Dairy 20.07.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail Could your baby’s fussiness, spit-up, or unusual stools really be caused by cow milk protein allergy, or is dairy being blamed too quickly? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels explains what cow milk protein allergy, or CMPA, is, how it differs from a true IgE dairy allergy, and why normal newborn digestion can look like a food reaction. She shares the key signs parents should watch for, how CMPA is properly diagnosed through dairy removal and reintroduction, and why cutting dair...
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  EP 29: Baby Spit Up Explained: What's Normal, Red Flags to Watch For, and When to Call the Doctor 13.07.2026 22min

  Send us Fan Mail What if your baby’s constant spit-up is normal, even when it looks like a lot? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, host Dr. Liz explains why babies spit up, how their growing digestive systems play a role, and why many cases are simply a messy laundry problem. She shares how to tell common reflux from warning signs such as poor growth, swallowing trouble, and true projectile vomiting. Dr. Liz also clears up fears about babies choking during sleep, explains why b...
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  EP 28: 7 Mistakes NOT to Make in Feeding Your Toddler 06.07.2026 21min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the nutrition choices you worry about most are not the ones that matter most? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares seven common feeding mistakes parents make during the baby and toddler years. With warmth and honesty, she explains why multivitamins are not always the answer for picky eaters, how kid-friendly leftovers can add to parent guilt, and why oral care should start as soon as teeth come in. She also talks about juice, flavor...
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  EP 27: Top 5 Foods for Your 1-Year-Old 29.06.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail Could a few simple foods help close common nutrition gaps in your one-year-old’s diet? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels shares the five foods she wishes every family knew about as babies grow from breast milk or formula into toddlerhood. She explains why the first 1,000 days matter so much for brain growth, immune support, and long-term development, while reminding parents that perfection is not the goal. You’ll learn why fatty fish, seeds, eggs, beans, and whole milk can mak...
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  EP 26: Added Sugar: The Conversation Every Parent Needs to Have 22.06.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail Is added sugar really the problem, or is it the way it quietly shows up in everyday kid foods? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares clear, caring guidance for parents who want to understand added sugar without fear or shame. She explains why babies under two do not need added sugar, how sugar can affect teeth, gut health, appetite, and long-term health, and why the weekly donut date may not be the biggest concern. You’ll hear where added su...
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  EP 25: The “Are They Getting Enough?” Spiral: Newborn Feeding, Weight Checks, and When to Get Support 15.06.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail Is your newborn getting enough milk, or are you stuck watching every feed, diaper, and sleepy stretch with worry? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares clear, caring guidance for parents in the first days and weeks of newborn feeding. She explains why advice can change from day to day, what normal newborn weight loss looks like, when milk usually comes in, and why very sleepy babies may need extra support. You’ll hear how jaundice, latch, we...
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  EP 24: Why Feeding Skills Matter with Solid Starts 08.06.2026 1t 12min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the perfect baby food plate is not what your baby needs most? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels talks with Kim Grenawitzke and Kary Rappaport from Solid Starts about introducing solids to baby with less fear and more confidence. They answer common parent questions like “when to start solid foods for baby,” “when should babies start eating solids?” and “when can babies eat baby food?” You’ll hear what is baby led weaning, why chewing ski...
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  Episode 23: Stronger After Baby: Postpartum Recovery, Pelvic Floor, and Fueling Well with Val Warner 01.06.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail Is postpartum healing less about “bouncing back” and more about building strength for the long run? In this episode, Dr. Liz talks with postpartum fitness and nutrition expert Val Warner about what moms really need after birth and beyond. Val explains why moms are technically forever postpartum, and why healing takes more than a six-week checkup. You’ll learn how breathwork, pelvic floor care, core rebuilding, strength training, and enough food all work together to support r...
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  Episode 22: Your Toddler Needs More Carbs Than Protein: What Parents Need to Know 25.05.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail Is your toddler refusing meat and reaching for carbs and fruit instead? In this episode, Dr. Liz helps parents breathe easier about toddler protein needs. She explains why young kids usually need far less protein than many parents think, and why carbohydrates play such an important role in growth, brain development, and energy. You’ll learn how toddlers can meet their protein needs through simple foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, beans, nut butters, grains, and seeds. D...
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  Episode 21: How to Stop All-Day Snack Battles Without Being Restrictive 18.05.2026 17min

  Send us Fan Mail If snack time feels like it has taken over your whole day, what if the problem is not your toddler, but the lack of a clear rhythm? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels explains why toddlers ask for snacks so often, why their hunger can feel unpredictable, and how parents can bring calm structure back to the day. She shares how to create a simple snack rhythm, build balanced toddler plates, and offer food in a way that supports hunger cues without turning every request into a ba...
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  Episode 20: Finding the Right Fit: What Your Pediatrician Wants You to Know About Goat Milk Formula for Your Baby 11.05.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail If you have ever wondered whether goat milk formula is only a backup plan, or if it can be a safe first choice, this episode is for you. Goat milk infant formula is newer to many parents in the U.S., but it is not a “last resort” option. In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels sits down with Dr. Ari Brown, a board-certified pediatrician and Baby 411 author, to talk through how goat milk formula compares to cow milk formula and breast milk. They cover safety, FDA standards, digesti...
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  Episode 19: ARFID in Young Athletes: The Picky Eating Red Flags Every Sports Parent Should Know with Katie Syvarth, RD, CSSD 04.05.2026 38min

  Send us Fan Mail If your kid plays a sport and is also a picky eater — this episode is for you. ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is showing up more and more in young athletes, and the patterns almost always start years before anyone names them. The 14-year-old recovering from her second stress fracture? Her food restriction started at age three or four. In this episode, I sit down with Katie Syvarth, RD, CSSD — a board- certified sports dietitian bas...