Feed to Succeed Podcast - Teen Sports Nutrition with Guest Athlete Alyssa Hjelmgren

Betsy Hjelmgren interviews special guest, synchronized ice skater, Alyssa Hjelmgren, from Northbrook's very own Teams Elite Synchronized Skating Team. Betsy and Alyssa discusses sports nutrition topics, including hydration, and the "Athlete's Plate", including how Alyssa has utilized these resources to improve her endurance and stamina during tough practices and competitions. Alyssa shares her personal tips of what works and what helps for early morning practice and managing eating through nerves.

Feed to Succeed News, and Eating "Perfectly"

Betsy is back, and bringing you a Thanksgiving episode and news about Feed to Succeed and where we have been these past few months. Listen in as she chats with newest team member, Meredith Estes. And what does it mean to eat "perfectly"? Or do anything perfectly, for that matter? Are we striving for that? How does one find the balance between good enough and being neurotic. How do we protect our children from body shame and unhealthy relationships with food? Share your thoughts and strategies with us.

Series 4, Episode 9 -Infant Nutrition Wrap Up and What's to Come

Betsy and Jen review the series 4 on infant nutrition, and move on into what Jen calls other "Pish posh", including a personal update on each of them, with both Jen and Betsy following different experimental diets at this time - Keto and Anti-Inflammatory. As well as a sneak peak into series 5, coming later this fall!

Series 4, Episode 8:Two siblings with different feeding issues

Terry Labanowski, mom of two young children, struggled as her oldest began dropping foods from her repertoire beginning at age 2 years. After months of evaluations, her daughter was diagnosed with autism, and with therapy, has been slowly increasing the accepted foods. So when her younger child began showing signs of feeding difficulties, Terry was cued in right away. But his issue was different - he had an over-active gag reflex.

Series 4, Episode 7 -Feeding Baby Homemade Foods

Jen and Betsy are excited to share this fun episode, featuring guest dietitian and mom Christine Sharp; here to share her tips and tricks to making your own baby food and advancing your baby from purees to table foods. Is salt okay? What about a little spice? Who needs cereal... kale, basil and arugula anyone?

Feed to Succeed Series 4, Episode 6: Baby Led Weaning

Have you ever wondered if there is a different way to teach babies to eat other than with pureed, jarred baby food? Listen in to this episode featuring guest, mom, and New Trier teacher, Jessica Reimer to hear more about the pros and cons!

Series 4, Episode 5: Starting Solids with your Baby

Ellie Trefz, feeding therapist extraordinaire, returns to join Betsy and Jen in a lively discussion about starting solid food with your baby! Solid food is just for fun, says Ellie. Does Betsy agree? What about nutrition and balance? What about preventing picky eating from the start? Listen in to this episode for tips, ideas, and in preparation for a fun adventure with your infant!

Series 4, Episode 4 - Infant Formula - So many choices! How to pick the right one

Amanda Gordon, infant nutrition expert and lactation consultant, returns to join an animated discussion with Betsy and Jen about choosing which infant formula is right for your baby. With so many choices available, what are the different purposes of each? Does spending more money mean a better product? Not necessarily! Tune in for more info!

Series 4, Episode 3: Infant Feeding Issues - Breast, Bottle and Red Flags

If you have had any questions about how your infant eats, you won't want to miss this informative episode! Feeding therapist and lactation consultant, Ellie Trefz, is featured today, sharing her experience treating feeding difficulties for all infants who are struggling to feed well. Ellie shares her insight into how and why to choose bottles and nipples.

Series 4, Episode 2: Choosing to breastfeed or bottle feed

Baby cows drink cow's milk; baby goats drink goat's milk; baby camels drink camel's milk; baby humans drink... breast milk? Join Betsy and Jen in a discussion with Amanda Gordon, lactation consultant and infant nutrition expert, to learn more about choosing how to feed your baby with formula or breast milk, as well as a thought provoking insight to why we call human milk breast milk.