The Easy Feed

In this episode, I'm talking about supporting an overweight child without making food a battleground or creating a difficult relationship with their body in the process.
As a Paediatric Dietitian with 25 years of clinical experience in children's nutrition, I know how much parents worry about getting this wrong. The guilt, the confusion, the fear of saying something that tips their child into disordered eating , it's real, and it matters.
So I'm walking you through exactly how I approach this in consultations. My approach, what i do and what I definitely don't do!!
In this episode, I cover:
Why I Never Count Calories 
How I talk about hunger and eating 
The psychy of deprivation
The Plate Balance 
Ultra-Processed Foods and Appetite Control
Our role as parents
 
Show Notes
For quick easy food ideas and nutritious foods your family will actually eat: Healthy Recipes for Kids
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In this episode, I'm sharing how my nutrition advice has changed over 25 years as a paediatric dietitian—and why it matters for you and your family. When it comes to navigating a healthy diet for the family, the advice out there can feel overwhelming, contradictory, and at times, just plain wrong.
Over the years, I've had to unlearn a lot. From outdated beliefs about fats and calories to what truly supports children's nutrition, this episode is about cutting through the noise and getting back to what actually works—simple, evidence-based, and grounded in real food.
In this episode, I cover:
Why I no longer fear healthy fats

Butter vs margarine: what I now recommend

How my thoughts on food additives has changed

Why a calorie is not just a calorie

Rethinking picky eating strategies

 
This episode will keep you up to date with the latest nutrition evidence from Karina - Paediatric Dietitian. 
Show Notes
Explore more quick easy food ideas and nutritious foods for your family here:
https://nourishwithkarina.com/healthy-recipes-for-kids
For more support with picky eaters, children's nutrition, and building a healthy diet for fussy eaters, visit:
https://nourishwithkarina.com
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Episode 86: How to Get Kids to Try New Foods
If you've got a picky eater or a fussy eater at home who lives on pasta, bread, crackers or beige foods, then this episode is for you. I'm diving into the reality of the "white diet", why so many children get stuck there, and why the usual advice around repeated exposure or "just try one bite" often doesn't work.
In this episode, I walk you through where to start and how to shift things in a way that actually works for your family.
What we cover:
Why kids get stuck on "white foods"

Why common feeding strategies fail

What's really driving picky eating.

Three practical shifts that work

Redefining success at mealtimes.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted by mealtimes, you're not alone. This episode will help you take that first step forward.
Show notes:
Free recipes and ideas: https://nourishwithkarina.com/healthy-recipes-for-kids

Free guide: https://nourishwithkarina.com/white

Learn more: https://nourishwithkarina.com

Email: [email protected]

Gut health is one of my favourite topics, and today I'm fully leaning into it. In this episode, I'm geeking out over kids' gut health and why it plays such a powerful role in your child's mood, immunity, digestion and long-term wellbeing.
If you've ever wondered why gut health is discussed so much online, or what it actually means for your child, this episode breaks it down in simple, practical terms. I explain how the gut microbiome works, why those trillions of microbes matter, and how small daily changes can make a meaningful difference to your child's health.
As a paediatric dietitian working closely with families, I also talk honestly about the reality many parents face — especially if you have a picky eater or fussy eater at home. Improving your child's gut health doesn't mean perfection. It starts with small, doable shifts that help support better children's nutrition over time.
If you're looking for practical guidance around nutrition for fussy eaters, improving fibre intake, and supporting a healthy diet for fussy eaters without pressure or guilt, this episode will give you a clear place to start.
In this episode we discuss:
What Gut Health Actually Means
A simple explanation of the gut microbiome and how bacterial communities influence your child's overall health.

The Gut–Brain Connection
Why gut health affects mood, anxiety, behaviour, sleep and emotional regulation in children.

The Fibre Gap in Children's Diets
The surprising statistics around fibre intake, vegetables and ultra-processed foods in modern childrens nutrition.

Why Fibre Feeds the Microbiome
How nutritious foods rich in fibre help beneficial gut bacteria thrive and improve immunity and wellbeing.

One Small Change That Makes a Big Difference
Practical ways to support your child's gut health today, even if you're dealing with a fussy eater.

Helpful Resources
Healthy recipes and ideas for quick easy food that support childrens nutrition:
https://nourishwithkarina.com/healthy-recipes-for-kids
https://nourishwithkarina.com/nourishingkids
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In this episode, I unpack the recent World Health Organization classification of processed meats and what it actually means for you and your family. After discussing this on Channel Seven's Sunrise, the response was immediate. Parents were confused and wanted clarity.
So today, I break it down properly.
We talk through the evidence, the real cancer risk data. Most importantly, I give you simple, realistic swaps using nutritious foods that are budget-friendly and practical for busy families.
Five highlights from this episode:
What "Group 1 Carcinogen" Actually Means
The 50 Gram Rule
What Makes Processed Meat Risky and whether Nitrate Free is OK?
Why Frequency Matters for Children
Five Practical Sandwich Swaps
If you're supporting a picky eater or working towards better nutrition for fussy eaters, this episode gives you clarity and action.
Show notes and links:
5 Days To Healthier Kids Challenge https://learn.nourishwithkarina.com/offers/YRVoTAD9/checkout
Healthy kids recipes: https://nourishwithkarina.com/healthy-recipes-for-kids

Feeding Kids Reset: https://nourishwithkarina.com/3weeks

Connect with me: https://nourishwithkarina.com