#033: Picky Eaters with Danielle Binns, Part 1

Join us as we talk about picky eaters! In this two part episode, Stephanie interviews Pediatric Nutritionist & Picky Eating Expert and Certified Nutrition Practitioner Danielle Binns. On this first episode, Danielle shares her inspiring story of how she helped her picky eater become an adventurous eater. You'll also learn how to identify if your child is a "picky eater," a "problem eater," or is just going through a phase; how mom's diet while pregnant and nursing can influence a child's taste preferences; what "typical" eating looks like for a child; what Danielle's kids eat; and common mistakes parents make with picky eaters. You'll walk alway from this episode equipped with tons of strategies for making healthy eating more fun and less stressful! We share lots of personal examples and practical tips. Enjoy the listen! Danielle Binns’ bio: Danielle Binns (CNP) is a Pediatric Nutritionist & Picky Eating Expert.  More importantly, she’s a mom who gets it.  Motherhood is difficult in its own right.  But when your child doesn’t eat well, mom’s naturally worry.  Danielle’s first daughter was an extremely picky eater and mealtimes were a constant stress.  Today her daughter is thriving and one of the most adventurous kids at the dinner table. With qualifications in Holistic Nutrition and Children’s Feeding, Danielle knows firsthand how to transform picky eaters into healthy eaters.  Her evidence-based strategies & “Picky Eater Protocol” changed mealtimes forever for many families, including her own.  Danielle also has a special place in her heart for ‘little ones’ who are underweight – like her daughter – and offers programs to help them thrive.  Understanding the stress that comes with raising a picky eater, she is equally committed to helping moms achieve health and happiness.  So they too can start seeing motherhood in a bright and colourful way.   You can read Danielle’s story and learn about her holistic programs for moms and “little ones” at www.daniellebinns.com.   TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [2:22] Steph's updates [5:45] Danielle Binns' bio [7:25] Danielle's inspiring story about her picky eater [16:10] How to know if your child is a picky eater, if it’s a phase, and when you need to address the issue [17:45] The difference between “problem eaters” and "picky eaters”’ [20:32] How mom’s diet while pregnant and nursing influences taste preferences [22:25] What “typical” eating looks like for a child [24:10] A typical day of eating for Danielle’s kids [29:00] The most common mistakes parents make with picky eaters [34:20] Strategies for making healthy eating fun [37:25] Outro   Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: www.daniellebinns.com Free "Picky Eating" Cheatsheet: Danielle has created a special freebie for the Real Food Mama listeners which walks you through the 3 steps to fixing your daily mealtime routine which is one of the most common mistakes parents make with picky eaters.  You can find it here! Danielle's Picky Eater Protocol: We also wanted all the moms with picky eaters here to know that Danielle's 8 week online course called the Picky Eater Protocol - is relaunching in May.  What's so awesome about this program is that she provides a step-by-step solution to help your child eat better using evidence-based strategies.  The Picky Eater Protocol has changed mealtimes (and lives) for many families with picky eaters. If you're ready to turn your picky eater into a healthy eater, head over to www.daniellebinns.com/pickyeater to learn more. FLOR tiles ezpz Happy mat Aglaée’s blog Stephanie’s website     Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.