Is being a picky eater a mental thing?

Selective eating in children could be attributed to bad experiences with certain foods, leading to anxiety developing when being forced to eat the food, or try new foods. Some children may also have heightened senses that cause the tastes and textures of certain foods to become overwhelming.

medicalnewstoday.com - Picky eating linked to underlying psychological problems in children

What causes an apron belly?

Also known as a pannus stomach or mother's apron, apron belly occurs when the belly and fat surrounding the internal organs expands due to weight...

Last updated Aug 4, 2021

Should you cover pork chops when frying?

Don't add any liquid and don't cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until internal temperature registers 145°F on an instant-read...

Last updated Feb 24, 2020

Promotion

Many a parent will have despaired at trying to convince their children to “eat their greens,” but at what point does picky eating represent more than just misbehavior? New research suggests that selective eating in children is often associated with underlying issues that require intervention.

The findings of the study are published in the journal Pediatrics.

Eating problems are so prevalent that many clinicians and researchers consider them a normal part of development for preschool-aged children. According to the study authors, between 14-20% of parents report that young children aged 2-5 years are selective eaters. “The question for many parents and physicians is: when is picky eating truly a problem?” asks lead author Nancy Zucker, director of the Duke Center for Eating Disorders. “The children we’re talking about are not just misbehaving kids who refuse to eat their broccoli.” Although selective eating is quite prevalent, previous research has also associated it with emotional, social and physical domains. As a result, it is important for both researchers and clinicians to understand at what level of severity that selective eating causes such impairment in order to determine when intervention is required. To investigate, the researchers analyzed a group of 917 children aged between 24-71 months. The children’s caregivers were interviewed on the children’s eating habits, functioning, possible psychiatric symptoms and home environment variables. The researchers were interested in finding out whether selective eating at either moderate or severe levels could predict the development of psychological impairment. “These are children whose eating has become so limited or selective that it’s starting to cause problems,” Zucker explains. “Impairment can take many different forms. It can affect the child’s health, growth, social functioning and the parent-child relationship. The child can feel like no one believes them, and parents can feel blamed for the problem.”

How do you fix a slow metabolism?

Here are 9 easy ways to increase your metabolism. Eat plenty of protein at every meal. Eating food can temporarily increase your metabolism for a...

Last updated Jul 18, 2022

What is the lazy keto?

What is lazy keto? Lazy keto is a low-carb diet that limits your daily net carbohydrate intake to under 20–50 grams per day. Unlike a strict keto...

Last updated Dec 8, 2020

Promotion

Why does low carb make me angry?

“Without enough carbohydrates, your blood sugar will drop, leaving you feeling moody,” Zuckerbrot explains. “Because carbohydrates are critical for production of the mood balancing brain chemical serotonin, you're likely to be irritable as well,” Ansel adds.

menshealth.com - 4 Strange Things That Happen to Your Body When You Go Low-Carb

When you're trying to shed a few pounds, one of your go-to strategies might be cutting carbs. With low-carb plans like the ketogenic diet trending, it’s easy to think it's a good idea to avoid carbs altogether. But before you try sticking to fat and protein alone, we'd like to bust some myths for you. “Unless you’re eating chicken and steak all day, it’s nearly impossible to go on a no-carb diet,” says nutritionist Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.N., author of Healing Superfoods for Anti-Aging. “Not only are carbs in foods like bread, pasta and fruit, they’re also in foods like nuts, beans, lettuce and broccoli.” Fruits and vegetables are the best carbs for you, because they contain the most vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So when we talk about going low-carb, we’re talking about cutting refined sugars, refined grains like pasta, whole grains and starches like brown rice and quinoa. Whole grains increase your blood sugar and insulin levels at a healthy (but not excessive rate) and regulate your microbiome. “By eating too few carbs, you’re getting less prebiotics and total fiber,” says Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN. “Most guys likely need more not less prebiotics – which are the fuel for beneficial probiotics in the gut.” “To go low-carb the right way, realize that you are going to need some carbs for energy, nutrients and fiber, so get them from nutrient-packed lower-carb sources like vegetables, nuts and seeds,” Ansel says. “And keep in mind that the very lowest you should ever go is 20 grams of carbs a day. Less than that will cause your body to go into ketosis which can make you feel nauseous, weak and generally lousy.” How lousy is it, you ask? Here are some of the uglier potential side effects of going low-carb:

How to lose belly fat in 3 days?

3-Day Cleanse To Lose Belly Fat: Get A Flat Tummy With These Tips Step 1 – Avoid These Foods. Step 2 – Eat These Foods Instead. Colorful Fruits And...

Last updated Mar 24, 2022