029: How To Set Boundaries and Deal With ‘Fussy’ Eating with Angela Wallace

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Today's guest, Angela Wallace, is my first repeat guest, and for a good reason. In our first episode, Angela and I talked about transitioning to solid foods, and in this episode, we talked about the next phase of eating after baby turns one year old. As your toddler starts to develop food preferences it can make mealtimes more challenging and we are left with a 'fussy eater'.

In this episode, we dive into so many topics on setting the stage for healthy eating. We discuss everything from milk after age 1, how much food your toddler should be eating, and how to manage endless snacking! Enjoy this super fun and informative conversation.

Angela Wallace is a registered dietitian, family food expert, and pilates instructor. She specializes in women and family health. She specifically works with weight management, gut health, fertility, pre/postnatal nutrition, and all things family nutrition (introducing solids to your little one, picky eating, fueling your little athlete, simplifying family meals, allergies, etc. She loves supporting families in living a healthy lifestyle that works for them.

Highlights from this episode:

33 week pregnancy update
The transitional phase of eating for 1-2 year olds
It’s not true fussy/picky eating until ages 2-3 years old
Trust your baby/toddlers hunger cues
Snacks contribute to daily calorie intake
What is a good pre-dinner snack?
Thoughts on healthy packaged snacks
How much should toddlers eat?
Encourage eating healthy fats throughout the day
Why kids struggle eating meat & veggies
Expose your child to new foods
Provide “safe” food on their plate
The division of responsibility with eating
Should you sneak food into their meals?
Tips on preventing a fussy/picky eater
How interacting with food empowers kids
Squirmy child at the table? Are they in a proper sitting position?
Start with smaller portions
The current recommendations for offering animal-based milk & plant-based milk

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