Episode 176 Q&A: The Best Nutrient-Dense and Kid-friendly Food for Picky Eaters

This weeks question is from Izzy, “What are some nutrient-dense, and at least kind of kid-friendly foods I can try to incorporate into my child's diet? My three kids range from somewhat picky to super picky and we are working on getting comfortable with new foods. I would like to try to incorporate some new foods that have better nutrient density, any recommendations?” In this episode, I will address picky eaters and 7 of my top foods/food categories that I find are the most kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, readily available, and easy to prepare. First, I'm going to define "nutrient-dense foods" and why whole foods are essential in brain and body development. Then I will discuss each of the 7 foods/food categories, the nutrients they contain, and why they are good options.  You can submit a question by emailing us at [email protected] with the subject line "Podcast Question." Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com Episode Timestamps: Episode Intro … 00:00:30 Listener’s Question … 00:01:12 What is Nutrient Density? … 00:02:12 Exposing Picky Eaters to Nutrient-Dense Foods … 6:02 7 Nutrient-Dense Foods, Starting with Blueberries … 00:08:35 Versatile and Nutrient-Packed Avocado … 00:12:50 Pumpkin Seeds as a Hero Food … 00:16:06 Getting in Animal Proteins with Kids … 00:18:32 Nutrients and Ways to Incorporate Dark Leafy Greens … 00:23:18 Variety of Nut Choices and Ways to Use Them … 00:24:05 Sweet Potatoes Have Endless Possibilities … 24:58 Episode Wrap up … 26:40