🤔 Ever wondered how nutrition can transform your child's brain health? Dive into this episode with naturopathic doctor and brain health advocate, Amy Tyler, to discover the secrets of using food to boost mood, energy, and focus! 🍎🧠 In this episode, host Rebecca Greene talks with Amy Tyler, a naturopathic doctor with a background in chemical engineering, about the profound impact of nutrition on brain health. 🌿 Amy discusses her journey from engineering to naturopathy, highlighting how her personal experiences as a parent influenced her professional path. They delve into Amy's initiative, Blazing Brains, which focuses on educating parents on using nutrition to enhance their children's brain health. 🍽️ Key topics include the importance of balanced macronutrient intake, mindful sugar consumption, and proper hydration. 💧 Amy also introduces practical tools like her Food Bingo game to help parents make healthy eating fun for kids. 🎮 Key Takeaways: 🥦 Gradual Exposure to New Foods: Introducing new foods and textures slowly can help children expand their diets without pressure. 🧃 Balanced Macronutrient Intake: Serving whole, nutrient-dense foods like meat, fish, nuts, and seeds supports overall health. 🍎 Mindful Sugar Consumption: Limiting added sugars in children's diets is crucial for maintaining stable blood sugar levels and brain health. 💧 Proper Hydration: Ensuring children drink enough water throughout the day can prevent symptoms like headaches and brain fog. 🎮 Food Bingo Game: Use fun activities like the Food Bingo game to encourage kids to try new foods and develop a positive relationship with eating. Quote from Amy Tyler: "I don't want them to have any guilt or shame associated with food." 🍏 How to Reach Amy and links mentioned during the show.  Free Hydration Guide: www.blazingbrainskids.com/hydrate Upcoming Nutrition Academy: www.blazingbrainskids.com/blazing-brain-nutrition-academy-waitlist Food Bingo Game for picky eaters: www.foodbingogame.com IG: www.instagram.com/blazing.brains FB: www.facebook.com/blazingbrainskids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices