If your child eats the same five foods every single day, it's probably not stubbornness. There are five real reasons picky eating happens, and Steph breaks down every one.

In this episode, registered dietitian Steph Greunke walks through the five most common reasons behind picky eating in kids, from sensory sensitivity and gut health to nutrient deficiencies, anxiety and mealtime dynamics. Using a real client story, Steph shows how a five year old's five food list grew once his mom understood what was really happening in his nervous system. You'll learn what to watch for, when to loop in your pediatrician and small shifts you can start using at your next family meal.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

  • Why Kids Get Stuck on the Same 5 Foods

  • The Nervous System and Sensory Sensitivity

  • Gut Health and the Gut Brain Connection

  • Building Gut Health Without Overhauling Everything

  • Nutrient Deficiencies and Zinc

  • Anxiety and Food Neophobia

  • Lowering the Stakes Around New Foods

  • Mealtime Environment and Division of Responsibility

Show Notes:

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