Growing Well Nutrition, LLC

Growing Well Nutrition, LLC Nutrition counseling, education, and recommendations based in Texas.

If you’re stressed about your toddler not eating enough protein, there’s a good chance you’re trying to solve a problem ...
02/09/2026

If you’re stressed about your toddler not eating enough protein, there’s a good chance you’re trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist🫣

Toddlers need far less protein than we’d assume - & maybe that’s because of how loud “protein influencers” are in the adult world. Their requirement is small because their bodies are small. What feels like “barely eating” to a parent can still meet their needs over the course of a day.

Here are some reminders for you:
👉🏼Protein adds up quietly. Milk, yogurt, grains, nut butter, beans, cheese, even veggies count.
👉🏼Focus on the entire day or even week, not just one meal!
👉🏼It’s okay if your kiddo doesn’t love meats - there are plenty of foods that contain protein.
👉🏼Toddlers tend to have varying appetites - some days might be better than others
👉🏼Offering a variety of foods consistently is more important than getting them to eat all of their at each meal

🙋🏼‍♀️Send this to a friend who worries their toddler isn’t eating enough protein

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02/06/2026

If “just make better choices” actually worked, you wouldn’t still be stressed about food, mealtimes wouldn’t be a battle, and growth wouldn’t be a concern.

Here’s the part no one tells you: kids don’t learn regulation from pressure. They learn it from predictable structure & expectations.

When meals and snacks are random, skipped, or happening all day long, their hunger cues get noisy and confusing. That’s when you see endless grazing, big swings in appetite, and kids who feel hungry but never quite full. Structure acts like guardrails. It gives their body a rhythm they can trust. That rhythm is what teaches appetite regulation over time, which is especially important for kids already trending higher on the growth chart.

Structure is not restriction. It looks like:

👉planned meals and snacks instead of all day grazing
👉protein and fiber that actually fill them up
👉sitting to eat instead of wandering with food
👉reducing distractions at meals
👉adults deciding what is served
👉kids deciding whether and how much to eat

That balance supports growth, reduces constant snacking, and helps kids feel secure around food.

👉 Save this for your next stressful mealtime

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02/06/2026

If your kid needs a second snack before the first one even lands, we need to talk snack strategy 😅

When a snack consists of only carbohydrates (even if its a piece of fruit), it hits fast and disappears even faster. That speedy fuel can leave them hungry again before you’ve even thrown away the wrapper.

Protein helps snacks stick. Pairing protein with carbs slows digestion, keeps energy steady, and helps kids feel satisfied longer. That means fewer snack emergencies and a smoother ride to the next meal.

The magic is in the combo. A small tweak in how snacks are built (or ingredients used like in this Beanie Bites mix!) can make a big difference in mood, energy, and fullness.

👉 Comment your kid’s favorite protein + carb combo so we can trade ideas

If getting your child to eat vegetables feels like a daily negotiation, keep reading.Most kids eat more veggies when the...
01/15/2026

If getting your child to eat vegetables feels like a daily negotiation, keep reading.

Most kids eat more veggies when the pressure goes down, not when it goes up. Soooo what does this look like? It looks like offering veggies consistently, pairing them with foods your kiddo already loves, and reinforcing that they don’t have to eat them but they do need to stay on their plate (aka: setting boundaries).

Now, I know you’re sitting there just saying “yeah okay. got that…but what about some *actual ways to get more veggies that won’t take weeks??” Just comment 🥦 “veggies” 🥦 and i’ll send you some of my favorite ways (like mixing in a small amount of riced cauliflower to regular white rice)

Hey & just a reminder…you decide what foods are offered and when meals and snacks happen. Your child decides what they eat from what is available and how much. That balance is how trust around food is built over time.

09/21/2025

Forget what your parents taught you as a kid, playing with their food is a GOOD thing.

If your child pushes food around, sniffs it, or uses it to “play,” it can feel frustrating… but here’s the truth: play is exposure. And exposure is what eventually leads to eating.

Kids need multiple chances to see, touch, smell, and interact with food before they feel ready to taste it. That’s why letting them scoop, push, or “drive” food across their plate can actually help them get comfortable.

👉 Benefits of food play:
-Lowers the pressure at mealtimes
-Helps kids feel safe around new foods
-Builds curiosity (the first step toward tasting)
-Makes mealtimes feel more fun and less like a battle

✨ And now making food play even easier…the brand-new tractor fork and spoon set is available at ! 🚜🍴

It’s the perfect way to turn mealtimes into something fun and low-pressure while helping your child build comfort with new foods.

Save this post if you need the reminder that food play isn’t wasted.

09/11/2025

Many parents worry that if their child is in a bigger body, the answer is to cut back on carbs.

But in reality, restricting carbs usually backfires…kids end up hungrier, more fixated on “off-limits” foods, and missing out on nutrients they actually need to grow.

❗️A better approach is to focus on balance: offering carbs alongside protein and fat, and making sure kids get more of the nourishing carbs like fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains. Over time, this supports steady growth and a healthier relationship with food.

✨ Inside my 12-week program, Nurture & Nourish, I guide parents through exactly how to do this so meals feel less stressful and growth feels more supported.

Click the link in my bio to learn more.

09/10/2025

POV: Your doctor told you to cut out sweets in your child’s diet and now you’re finding candy wrappers hidden under their bed.

This is what happens when we restrict. When kids feel like certain foods are *off-limits*, those foods become even more exciting, and they often end up sneaking or overeating when they finally get the chance. The result? More stress, more battles, and even less trust at mealtimes.

✨ The better approach? Teaching balance. When kids learn that all foods fit, they stop obsessing and start building a healthy relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.

💡 This is exactly what I help parents with inside my upcoming program; practical, realistic ways to support your child’s growth and relationship with food *without* diets, restriction, or food battles.

➡️ Join the waitlist through the link in my bio so you’re the first to know when enrollment opens.

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