Keeping kids nourished can feel overwhelming, especially with picky eating, changing appetites, and nonstop schedules, yet a real food foundation can transform everything from immunity to mood. In this episode, registered dietitians Ali Miller and Becki Yoo share science backed strategies for supporting your child's gut health, regulating blood sugar, boosting immune resilience, and making nutrient dense meals doable in any home. We explore how stress impacts digestion, how to decode behavioral cues tied to nutrition, and what families can focus on when time and energy are limited. You will walk away feeling supported, educated, and excited to nourish your family with confidence.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• Realistic tips to encourage healthy habits

• How nutrition impacts kid's mood, immune system, and gut health

• Why blood sugar balance is a priority

• Navigating picky eaters

• Helping your kids make better decisions outside the home

Show Notes:

• Catch Ali and Becki on the Naturally Nourished Youtube channel for bite-sized bi-weekly videos on recipes and functional medicine or dive deep with the Naturally Nourished Podcast with weekly releases

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• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.