5 Simple Tips To Help You Raise a Healthy Eater with Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD

Dec 9, 2021

How do you get a "picky" eater to try and explore new foods?  What is food neophobia? Why is structured eating so beneficial? And is it OK to use food as a parenting tool?

Here to help explore and answer some of these questions with us today is Maryann Jacobsen, MS RD.

Maryann is a registered dietician and family nutrition expert who empowers families to create a healthy relationship with food for optimal health and well being. She is the author of multiple books including, "How to Raise a Mindful Eater," "The Family Dinner Solution," and the co-author of "Fearless Feeding: how to raise healthy eaters from high chair to High School."

 In this conversation we explore:

• The difference between picky eating and problem feeding
• What food neophobia is and how it can impact children
• The difference between grazing and structured eating
• How to introduce new foods to your toddler
• How to end meal time battles
• Why we shouldn't be using food as a parenting tool
• And so much more!

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The Wise Consumer Show Notes: https://thewiseconsumer.com/tips-to-help-you-raise-a-healthy-eater/