Episode 2: The Power of Family Mealtime: Barriers, Benefits and Strategies for Eating Together with Jill Castle, MS, RDN

Mealtime with children can seem like an inevitable uphill battle. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, has an enlightening conversation with one of the nation’s premier childhood nutrition experts and member of the Orgain Nutrition Advisory Board, Jill Castle, MS, RDN. Learn strategies for keeping kids more engaged during meals, ways to manage picky eating and to slow the rush during family meals, and more expert tips from Jill to help you and your family enjoy mealtime together.

Jill Castle, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and one of the nation’s premier childhood nutrition experts. She earned a B.S. in Nutrition from Indiana University, M.S. in Pediatric Nutrition, and completed a dietetic internship with MGH Institute of Health Professions. With over 30 years of experience, Jill is a sought-after speaker and media contributor and serves on the Board of Advisors for Parents Magazine. She is the creator of TheNourishedChild.com, a parent nutrition education website, and is the author of several books, including The Smart Mom's Guide series, and Eat Like a Champion, and has her own podcast.

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