Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens

Ep. 88 How to Help Teens Eat More Veggies — What Science Says


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You’ll learn:

  • Why one bad food experience can shape food beliefs for years
  • How cooking together increases vegetable intake
  • What science says about repeated exposure and taste development
  • Simple ways to help teens reach 5–6 servings a day without pressure

This episode is for parents and teens who want practical, realistic strategies that actually work.

Do you worry your teen is gaining weight quickly or seems hungry all the time?
Are you afraid this could lead to prediabetes or diabetes later in life?

That’s why I created “Healthy Weight Starts with Healthy Habits": A 7-Day Hormone Reset Program for Teens.

In just seven days, teens begin to understand their hunger signals, learn how to build meals that keep them full longer, improve their sleep habits. 

Learn more at lifestyleforteens.com/reset

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

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Lifestyle and Weight Loss For TeensBy Dr Jenny Gourgari

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