Mom, What's For Dinner?

Constant Requests for Snacks: Food Obsession or Something Else?

February 20, 2024 Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 32
Constant Requests for Snacks: Food Obsession or Something Else?
Mom, What's For Dinner?
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Mom, What's For Dinner?
Constant Requests for Snacks: Food Obsession or Something Else?
Feb 20, 2024 Episode 32
Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?

Many parents often wonder if their child has a sugar or food obsession based on their actions or behaviors that child has around a certain food. If you have ever wondered if you child has a food obsession this one is for you. Jen and Izzy talk about signs of “food obsessions,” some causes for a child to act this way, and ways to prevent or work through food obsessions. On Jen, what's cooking this week, Jen and Izzy share their top tips and tricks for cooking tofu and making it delicious!

Additional Links:
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/ 


Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw== 


More food obsession information can be found here:
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/family-meals-focus/94-children-obsessed-with-food/ 


https://thenourishedchild.com/food-obsession/ 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

Show Notes

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?

Many parents often wonder if their child has a sugar or food obsession based on their actions or behaviors that child has around a certain food. If you have ever wondered if you child has a food obsession this one is for you. Jen and Izzy talk about signs of “food obsessions,” some causes for a child to act this way, and ways to prevent or work through food obsessions. On Jen, what's cooking this week, Jen and Izzy share their top tips and tricks for cooking tofu and making it delicious!

Additional Links:
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/ 


Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw== 


More food obsession information can be found here:
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/family-meals-focus/94-children-obsessed-with-food/ 


https://thenourishedchild.com/food-obsession/ 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.