by BrachaKopstick | Feb 21, 2020 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating
Adolescence is a time when kids are developing into adults. Their body is growing, and they need the nutritional energy to successfully do that. What is the most important nutrient for adolescents? Enough! Yes, there are specific nutrients that developing adolescents...
by BrachaKopstick | Sep 26, 2019 | Body Image, Child & Adolescent Health
Puberty can be a scary time for both adolescents and their parents! With so much changing, it’s important to know what’s normal and what can be expected. In my practice working with kids aged 8-15, the biggest concern parents have is adolescent weight gain: How much...
by BrachaKopstick | Apr 16, 2019 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating
Look on Pinterest or search for recipes, and you’ll find loads labeled as “healthy”. I’ve recently been moving away from the word in the pursuit of real health. I have nothing against living a life that focuses on living well and promotes...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 20, 2019 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating
I’m often asked by parents, “what is the appropriate age to teach kids about nutrition?” I find it’s usually for 1 of 2 reasons; either their child is interested in the topic and parents want to nurture that, or the child is low or high weight and parents are...
by BrachaKopstick | Jan 29, 2019 | Child & Adolescent Health, Nourished Eating
Protein is an important macro-nutrient essential for building and maintaining a functioning body with healthy muscles, organs, and immune system. Do you worry that your new eater, toddler, tween, or teen isn’t getting enough protein in their diet? You’re...
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