You’re listening to the Easy Feed Podcast, episode 30, where Karina Savage explains probiotics, prebiotics, and their role in children’s gut health and immunity. She outlines how probiotics support healthy gut bacteria, while prebiotics from fiber-rich foods feed those bacteria and keep the gut functioning well. The episode highlights how a balanced gut can support immunity, mood, and overall child health.
Read MoreKarina Savage explains that most children easily meet their daily protein needs from common foods like milk, eggs, dairy, bread, and pasta, so parents should focus less on protein quantity and more on overall food quality. The key message is to prioritize protein foods that also provide iron and fibre (like eggs, legumes, nuts, and seeds) while being mindful that heavy dairy intake can reduce iron absorption, making balanced meals more important than supplements or protein powders for most kids.
Read MoreKarina Savage shares practical smoothie “recipes that kids will actually drink,” focusing on keeping flavours simple, using a blender instead of a juicer, and building a nutritious base with ingredients like frozen banana, milk (or fortified plant milk), yogurt, avocado, chia, and berries. She explains that smoothies like her “Banana Rama,” “Incredible Hulk,” and “Pikachu” can cleverly hide nutrients such as spinach, flaxseed, oats, and healthy fats while still tasting appealing to fussy eaters.
Her main message is that successful kids’ smoothies balance nutrition with taste and fun—using familiar flavours, smart add-ins, and playful naming—so children are more likely to accept them regularly.
Read MoreGut health plays a major role in children’s immunity, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Most kids actually meet their protein needs easily, but often miss out on key nutrients like iron and fibre. Focusing on fibre-rich, nutrient-dense foods is more important than worrying about protein quantity.
Read MoreIn this episode, Karina Savage discusses artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners commonly found in “low sugar” and “diet” foods, questioning their safety despite being widely approved. She highlights concerns around gut health, appetite conditioning in children, and potential long-term health risks, encouraging parents to favor whole foods and natural sweeteners instead.
Read MoreThis episode covers the basics of starting solids in babies, including key readiness signs like good head control and interest in food, and the importance of starting between 4–6 months. Karina Savage emphasizes introducing iron-rich foods first, followed by a gradual increase in variety and textures. She also reassures parents that every baby develops at their own pace and feeding journeys will look differe
Read MoreYou’re listening to the Easy Feed Podcast, episode 24, about managing the Easter sugar rush in kids. Karina Savage shares practical tips to help balance children’s blood sugar levels while still allowing them to enjoy chocolate in moderation. She focuses on simple strategies like healthy meals, setting boundaries, and staying active during the Easter period.
Read MoreYou’re listening to the Easy Feed Podcast, episode 23, Seven Healthy Habits When Feeding Kids. Karina Savage shares practical strategies to help parents raise healthy eaters by focusing on role modelling, balanced meals, and positive feeding environments. The episode highlights simple habits that support better eating patterns and long-term healthy relationships with food.
Read MoreKids are fussy for many reasons (development, experience, sensory, routine), so lasting change comes from finding the root cause instead of relying on quick fixes.
Read MoreSmall tweaks to everyday meals and snacks like swapping white grains for whole grains, reducing sugar, and adding fruit, veg, and nutrients into foods can dramatically improve a child’s nutrition over time through consistent, gradual changes.
Read MoreLactose intolerance is common and occurs when the body lacks enough lactase enzyme to digest lactose in milk, leading to bloating, gas, or diarrhea. It can be managed by using lactose-free or plant-based alternatives, or lactase enzyme supplements.
Read MoreChildren are more likely to eat vegetables when they are presented in a fun, relaxed, and pressure-free environment. Making veggies taste better, look interesting, or turning them into games can improve acceptance. Over time, positive experiences help children become more open to eating vegetables.
Read MoreSaving Money on Groceries. Find out in The Easy Feed Podcast, with Leading Paediatric Dietitian, Karina Savage
Read MoreIn this episode of the Easy Feed Podcast, Karina Savage talks about lunchboxes and how they evolve as children grow, especially with the return to school in Australia. She shares practical, no-judgment advice for busy families, focusing on balance over perfection and making lunchboxes that kids will actually eat.
Read MoreHow Can You Eat Out With a Fussy Eater Without Stress? Find out in The Easy Feed Podcast, with Leading Paediatric Dietitian, Karina Savage
Read MoreIn this episode of Easy Feed Podcast, Karina Savage discusses the rise of nanoplastics in bottled water and what it means for children’s health and everyday water bottle choices. She explains why stainless steel and glass are safer alternatives to plastic, while also offering practical advice on cleaning water bottles and maintaining hygiene. The episode also covers children’s daily fluid needs and simple ways to encourage better hydration.
Read MoreConstipation in children is very common, affecting around 1 in 10 kids, and today we’ll explore what causes it and practical ways to help manage and prevent it.
Read MoreFood additives like artificial colours, preservatives, and sweeteners are common in many children’s foods, and emerging research suggests they may influence behaviour and gut health. In this episode, we explore what these additives are, the potential risks, and simple ways to reduce them in your child’s diet.
Read MoreEpisode 12 explores why children often refuse meat and reassures parents that most still meet protein needs from other foods like dairy, grains, and snacks. It explains that the focus should be on overall weekly nutrition balance rather than stressing about meat intake at every meal.
Read MoreHoliday eating doesn’t have to be perfect but structure helps. Regular meals and snacks can actually improve behaviour, reduce sugar cravings, and stop kids from becoming ‘hangry’ and reaching for ultra-processed foods.
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