Is "Better" Candy Better for Kids? A Halloween Candy Plan for Parents
Halloween candy looks different this year. Dye-free M&M's, Skittles, and Starburst have arrived, low sugar and protein candy are cropping up everywhere, and parents are asking a new question: which ca...
15 Okt 26min
Are Seed Oils in Baby Formula Safe? A Researcher Explains
If you've scrolled social media lately, chances are you've seen someone call seed oils toxic, and that has a lot of parents second guessing the infant formula sitting in their pantry. In this episode,...
24 Sep 44min
Oreogate: What a Viral Lunchbox Feud Teaches Us About Food Restriction
A cookie ban in one family's lunchbox turned into a school-wide group chat feud, complete with trading, secret stashes, and a full-on parent showdown. It's a funny story, but it's also a near-perfect ...
10 Sep 14min
Fresh Food Isn't Always More Nutritious (with Jennie Norka)
Frozen food gets a bad reputation it hasn't earned. If you've ever felt a flicker of guilt tossing a bag of frozen peas into dinner, or wondered whether a frozen entree is really as nutritious as some...
20 Aug 45min
The Truth About Omega-6 Fats and Kids, with Researcher Dr. Martha Belury
You have probably seen it in your feed: "Seed oils are toxic." "Omega-6 fats cause inflammation." "Never cook with vegetable oil." But is any of that actually true? And more importantly, what does...
23 Jul 46min
Does Your Child Need More Protein? What the Research Actually Says
Protein bars in the lunchbox. Protein powder in the smoothie. Protein added to everything from waffles to mac and cheese. If it feels like protein is suddenly everywhere! You're not imagining it. In t...
9 Jul 17min
Puberty, Periods, and Your Daughter's Health: A Conversation with OB-GYN Dr. Melisa Holmes
If you have a daughter who is heading into puberty or is already in the middle of it, this episode is one you will want to save. Jill Castle sits down with Dr. Melisa Holmes, board-certified OB-GYN, c...
18 Jun 38min
