Woo-hoo! It's episode 100 of The Easy Feed Podcast, and I'm so excited to celebrate this milestone with you!
Over the past 25 years as a paediatric dietitian, and 13 years as a mum, I've learnt a lot about feeding kids. So today, I'm sharing 10 of the biggest lessons I've learnt to help make children's nutrition simpler, take the stress out of mealtimes, and help you raise healthy eaters without the pressure to get everything right.
If you've got a fussy eater or picky eater at home, I want you to know that it's rarely just about the food. From understanding the underlying causes of fussy eating to supporting gut health, getting enough iron, and building a healthy relationship with food, there's so much more to feeding kids than what's on their dinner plate.
We'll talk about why pressure often makes feeding harder, why nutrition is a long game, and how small, consistent changes can make a real difference over time. I'll also share why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for every child, and how the way we talk about food and our bodies can shape our children's relationship with eating.
My goal has always been to keep things simple, practical and doable, because feeding kids isn't always easy. You don't need to overhaul your pantry or have a perfectly healthy eater. You just need to start where you are and take one small step at a time.
Whether you're navigating picky eating, looking for nutrition for fussy eaters, or simply wanting to make nutritious foods part of everyday family life, this episode brings together some of the most important lessons from the first 99 episodes.
Thank you for being here for episode 100. It's been an absolute pleasure sharing this journey with you!
5 Things We Discuss in This Episode
1. Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Diet
Why the overall pattern of eating matters more than one meal, and why imperfect eating is completely normal.
2. Fussy Eating Is Rarely Just About the Food
Understanding the underlying causes of picky eating, including sensory sensitivities, anxiety, appetite and the mealtime environment.
3. Why Pressure Makes Feeding Harder
How pressure, bribing and constant encouragement can increase anxiety and make children less willing to explore new foods.
4. Gut Health, Iron and Small Nutritional Changes
Why fibre, iron-rich foods and healthy fats matter, and how small changes can support children's nutrition over time.
5. Building a Healthy Relationship With Food
How parents can model a balanced approach to food, avoid labelling foods as good or bad, and help children develop a positive relationship with eating.
Show Notes & Resources
Healthy recipes for kids: https://nourishwithkarina.com/healthy-recipes-for-kids
Recipe e-book: https://nourishwithkarina.com/recipebook
Healthy Kids Supermarket Guide: https://nourishwithkarina.com/guide
Meal planning resources: https://nourishwithkarina.com/planner
Three Week Feeding Kids Reset: https://nourishwithkarina.com/threeweeks
