Struggle Care

126: Almond Moms, Metabolic Diseases, and Pediatric Obesity (Part 2) with Dr. Karla Lester

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This episode is the second part to my conversation with Dr. Karla Lester about food shaming, weight bias, metabolic diseases, “almond moms,” and more. Dr. Karla lends her professional expertise to the discussion of these important topics. Join us!


Show Highlights:

  • The effect of “almond mom” parenting on kids: food shaming, eating disorders, and more
  • The start of binge eating disorder in very young kids
  • Guarding against “opposite” mistakes with your kids in making good food choices
  • From KC, a parent’s perspective on food choices and neurodivergent kids
  • A switch from compliance to compassion
  • The goal in feeding kids should start with a focus on intentional, daily protein intake (Start with protein at breakfast!)
  • Aim for habit change in a positive direction.
  • Understanding “food noise” and what it means to bust common food myths
  • Dr. Karla’s advice to parents: “Get to neutral.”
  • Red flags for parents to look for in their kids’ food behaviors
  • Responding as a parent to your child’s weight gain/loss
  • The truth about insulin resistance: “It is an epidemic that we cannot ignore!”
  • Understanding the term healthism
    • Resources and Links:

    Connect with Dr. Karla Lester: IME Community, Dr. Karla, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Dr. Karla's radio show

    Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

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