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The Nourished Child

by Jill Castle, MS, RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
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  • Kids and Weight-Loss Drugs: What the New Headlines Mean for Your Family

    October 29, 2026 · 21 min

    Headlines about children and GLP-1 medications have been coming fast this fall: more prescriptions for kids under 12, new trial results in children as young as 6, the World Health Organization's first guidelines on childhood obesity, and…

  • Is "Better" Candy Better for Kids? A Halloween Candy Plan for Parents

    October 15, 2026 · 27 min

    Halloween candy looks different this year. Dye-free M&M's, Skittles, and Starburst have arrived, low sugar and protein candy are cropping up everywhere, and parents are asking a new question: which candy is okay for my child? In this…

  • Are Seed Oils in Baby Formula Safe? A Researcher Explains

    September 24, 2026 · 45 min

    If you've scrolled social media lately, chances are you've seen someone call seed oils toxic, and that has a lot of parents second guessing the infant formula sitting in their pantry. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle sits…

  • Oreogate: What a Viral Lunchbox Feud Teaches Us About Food Restriction

    September 10, 2026 · 15 min

    A cookie ban in one family's lunchbox turned into a school-wide group chat feud, complete with trading, secret stashes, and a full-on parent showdown. It's a funny story, but it's also a near-perfect real-world example of what happens when…

  • Fresh Food Isn't Always More Nutritious (with Jennie Norka)

    August 20, 2026 · 45 min

    Frozen food gets a bad reputation it hasn't earned. If you've ever felt a flicker of guilt tossing a bag of frozen peas into dinner, or wondered whether a frozen entree is really as nutritious as something made from scratch, this episode…

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  • The Back to School Eating Reset: Lunches, Schedules, and Sanity

    August 6, 2026 · 16 min

    The first week of school, the lunchbox is packed the night before and everything feels manageable. By week two, most of us are scrambling at seven in the morning wondering how we lost the thread so fast. In this episode, pediatric…

  • The Truth About Omega-6 Fats and Kids, with Researcher Dr. Martha Belury

    July 23, 2026 · 46 min

    You have probably seen it in your feed: "Seed oils are toxic." "Omega-6 fats cause inflammation." "Never cook with vegetable oil."   But is any of that actually true? And more importantly, what does it mean for what you are feeding your…

  • Does Your Child Need More Protein? What the Research Actually Says

    July 9, 2026 · 17 min

    Protein bars in the lunchbox. Protein powder in the smoothie. Protein added to everything from waffles to mac and cheese. If it feels like protein is suddenly everywhere! You're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm pushing back on the…

  • Puberty, Periods, and Your Daughter's Health: A Conversation with OB-GYN Dr. Melisa Holmes

    June 18, 2026 · 38 min

    If you have a daughter who is heading into puberty or is already in the middle of it, this episode is one you will want to save. Jill Castle sits down with Dr. Melisa Holmes, board-certified OB-GYN, co-founder of Girlology, and co-author…

  • Why Summer is the Season Your Child's Health Quietly Slides

    June 4, 2026 · 17 min

    Summer should feel like a break. But for parents of kids between nine and fourteen, it often quietly unravels everything that kept their child healthy during the school year. Sleep shifts later. Breakfast gets skipped. Screens fill the…

  • The Future of Food Allergy Treatment for Kids Is Here

    May 21, 2026 · 42 min

    Food allergies in children are on the rise, but so are treatment options. In this episode, I interview Christopher Parrish, a leading food allergy expert and researcher, about the latest treatments for kids with food allergies, including…

  • Raising Healthy Eaters Without Food Fear or Food Rules

    May 7, 2026 · 20 min

    Nutrition advice for kids can feel overwhelming right now. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle breaks down popular nutrition trends like seed oils, sugar, protein obsession, clean eating, and the Dirty Dozen list. She explains…

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About the show

Raising a healthy eater shouldn't feel confusing or overwhelming. The Nourished Child is your trusted guide for child nutrition, feeding kids with confidence, and navigating real-life parenting challenges — from picky eating and food-focused kids to teen appetites, nutrient needs, young athletes, and raising children in all body sizes. Hosted by Jill Castle — pediatric dietitian, author, and mom of four — this podcast blends practical feeding strategies with body-positive parenting, holistic child wellness, and the latest research on children's physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode helps you build healthy habits, support your child's relationship with food, protect their self-esteem, and create a family culture where children thrive at every size. Whether you're dealing with an overweight child, a selective eater, a child who's always hungry, or you simply want to nurture healthy habits and positive body image, The Nourished Child offers the compassionate, evidence-informed guidance you need to raise a well-nourished, confident, resilient child — inside and out.