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How to Nourish Your Adolescent's Mental Health

The adolescent mind is fascinating in its complexity and development. And while this isn’t the place to get into detail about it (I highly recommend reading The Teenage Brain: A neuroscientist’s survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults if you’re interested in getting into the specifics), let’s talk about the intersection between mental health and nutrition.

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All about Iron & how to help your adolescent get enough

WEBHi, I'm Bracha! I'm a registered dietitian helping families just like yours. I want to help you make eating, and feeding your family an enjoyable experience.

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Carbohydrates for Kids

WEBA healthy diet for adolescents and teens generally requires carbs to make up 45-65% of their total caloric daily intake. For example, an adolescent eating 2000 …

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20+ Easy After School Snacks for teens & tweens

WEBSnacks don’t have to be fancy affairs, in fact, some of my favorite post-school snacks are just combinations of food you already have: Sliced veggies and dips …

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I’ve stopped using the word “healthy” in recipes. Here’s why.

WEBLook on Pinterest or search for recipes, and you’ll find loads labeled as “healthy”. I’ve recently been moving away from the word in the pursuit of real health. I …

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Six Steps for Helping Your Adolescent Picky Eater

WEBIf they like roasted sweet potatoes, try roasting butternut squash, microwaving a sweet potato, or adding a bit of a new spice to the roasted sweet potato. …

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Raising Adolescents to Have a Good Relationship with Food

WEBAllow all food. “All” food means exactly what it sounds like. This includes fast food, chips & candy, chocolate and cookies. It also means salmon and broccoli, chicken …

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Quick & easy breakfast ideas for kids & teens

WEBMicrowaved frozen vegetables & eggs: put some frozen (or other pre-chopped) vegetables into a microwave safe dish. Add 1-2 eggs and salt & pepper. …

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Bracha’s Bites #6: Getting More Active

WEBI’m worried about my 14 year old son’s weight. We eat pretty healthy, and I don’t want to put him on a diet. But he’s not very active, and I’d like to increase his …

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Nutrition Messages for a Good Relationship with Food: Dos

WEBAdolescent Interpretation: I can’t trust myself; I don’t deserve to eat; I need to sneak food or eat in private if I’m going to be able to eat enough for my body’s needs. …

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Why you shouldn’t worry about adolescent weight gain

WEBPuberty is the 2 nd most rapid time of growth (second to baby’s first year), and weight gain is needed to fuel this growth. Puberty generally occurs for girls around …

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Snacks to Eat with Braces for Kids & Teens

WEBNacho platter: nacho chips, salsa, cheese, olives (avoid the crunchy chips) Yogurt and M&Ms. Thinly sliced apples and cheese. Cookies & grapes. Nori (dried …

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Crispy Seedy Crackers

WEBIn a medium bowl, mix together the chia seeds and the water. Let sit for about 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the seeds have expanded. It should …

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The Hunger Fullness Scale for Kids

WEBHowever, this scale may highlight some signs you haven’t recognized as signs of hunger or fullness and may help you become more in tune with your body’s …

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Cozy Potato Parsnip Soup

WEBInstructions. Peel and cube potatoes and parsnips. Place in pot. Pour in all the chicken stock, ensuring all the vegetables are covered. Bring to a boil. Puree about half …

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Why Your Child Needs Scheduled Meals

WEBScheduled meals can be difficult to arrange and implement. Are they really necessary? Imagine you’re in a country you don’t know the culture or speak the …

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Why Does My Adolescent Sneak and Hide Food

WEBBesides for hunger, there are other reasons adolescents may sneak and hide food. 1. Restriction. If you’ve limited bringing specific foods into the home, saved food for …

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Chocolate protein muffins

WEBChocolate protein power muffins are what hectic mornings dream of! Perfect to make-ahead and have ready for breakfast or snack. Plant based protein powder gives …

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