5 Simple Tips To Help You Raise a Healthy Eater

By: Madeleine Wisecup

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

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.

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How do you get a “picky” eater to try and explore new foods? What is food neophobia? Why is structured eating so beneficial? What’s the difference between picky eating and problem feeding? And, is it OK to use food as a parenting tool?

Here to share her wisdom and to help answer some of our most pressing parenting questions when it comes to childhood nutrition 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!

Connect with Maryann online, Instagram, and Facebook.

Click here to view books authored by Maryann Jacobsen.

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Madeleine is a Franco-American podcaster and blogger on a mission to inspire and empower women to live healthier, more eco-friendly, and conscious lifestyles. On her blog/podcast, The Wise Consumer, she covers topics ranging from nutrition and recipes to ethical fashion and eco living tips. When not working Madeleine is either spending time with family, developing new recipes, or trail running.

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