The Easy Feed
by Karina Savage
Episode 101: A Time to Pause
About this podcast
I'm Karina Savage, and welcome to The Easy Feed Podcast!
I'm here to help you nourish your kids more easily.. and to get them actually enjoying healthy foods.
With over two decades of experience in feeding kids, including my own, I've uncovered all the tricks to help get your children eat better and boost their nutrition while saving you precious time in the kitchen.
I get it – the struggle to provide a balanced diet for your family can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why this podcast is your go-to guide, packed with tips, advice, and practical "doable" solutions to make your life easier.
If you're tired of the stress and worry that often comes with mealtimes, you're in the right place. I'll help to lift that heavy load off your shoulders so you can feel happy, confident, and assured that your kids are growing up healthy and strong.
Tune in to The Easy Feed podcast because together, we're turning those mealtime challenges into a piece of cake – or maybe even some carrot sticks.
I can't wait to inspire you with quick wins to nourish your family.
Let's celebrate happy, healthy kids!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 102 episodes
- Episode 101: A Time to Pause · 7 minAfter 100 episodes of The Easy Feed, I've decided it's time to pause the podcast for a little while. This episode is a little different. No lunchbox tips, snack ideas or advice…
- Episode 100: 10 Things I've Learnt About Children's Nutrition in 25 Years as a Paediatric Dietitian · 50 minWoo-hoo! It's episode 100 of The Easy Feed Podcast, and I'm so excited to celebrate this milestone with you! Over the past 25 years as a paediatric dietitian, and 13 years as a…
- Episode 99 : After School Meltdowns: Why They Happen and What to Do About It · 12 minThere is so much information out there about what our children should and shouldn't be eating, and honestly, it can feel like a lot. I don't want you trying to do everything…
- Episode 98: Food Intolerances and Tummy Pain · 20 minIs food causing your child's tummy pain? Tummy pain is such a common concern in children, but it can be really hard to work out what's actually going on. Is it constipation? Is…
- Episode 97: My top three things to focus on for kids' health · 14 minThere is so much information out there about what our children should and shouldn't be eating, and honestly, it can feel like a lot. I don't want you trying to do everything…
- Episode 96 : Does dairy cause iron deficiency in kids? · 20 minHave you been hearing all the recent conversations about dairy and iron deficiency in children and wondering, "Should I be worried about how much dairy my child is having?" In…
- Episode 95: Five important nutrients to focus on in kids. · 23 minAre you wondering whether your child is getting the nutrients they need to grow, learn and thrive? In this episode of The Easy Feed Podcast, I'm breaking down five of the most…
- Episode 94: You know what your children should eat, so why won't they eat it? · 17 minHave you ever thought, "I know what my child should be eating... so why won't they actually eat it?" If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm talking about…
- Episode 93 : Why your child is still hungry after their lunchbox · 18 minHave you ever opened your child's lunchbox after school, only to find half of it untouched, and then watched them come home absolutely starving? In this episode of The Easy Feed…
- Episode 92 : Why Your Child Will Not Try That New Food. · 25 minIn this episode of The Easy Feed Podcast, I'm unpacking one of the biggest challenges parents face with a picky eater or fussy eater: understanding why children resist new foods…
- Episode 91: Bread School: How to Choose Better Breads for Our Family. · 30 minIn this episode . I'm taking you through Bread School and breaking down the different types of bread available, what to look for on the label, and how to make confident choices…
- Episode 90: Constipation in Kids: The Warning Signs Parents Shouldn't Miss · 25 minConstipation is one of the most common gut health challenges I see in children, yet many of the early warning signs are often missed. In this episode, I unpack what constipation…
- Episode 89 : Why Mindset Is Crucial When Feeding Fussy Eaters · 20 minIn this episode of the Easy Feed Podcast, I'm talking about something that is so often overlooked when it comes to feeding fussy eaters: your mindset. As a Paediatric Dietitian…
- Episode 88 : Supporting overweight children with their health · 27 minIn this episode, I'm talking about supporting an overweight child without making food a battleground or creating a difficult relationship with their body in the process. As a…
- Episode 87 : What I say very differently after 25 years as a paediatric dietitian · 21 minIn this episode, I'm sharing how my nutrition advice has changed over 25 years as a paediatric dietitian—and why it matters for you and your family. When it comes to navigating a…
- Episode 86: How to Get Kids to Try New Foods · 29 minEpisode 86: How to Get Kids to Try New Foods If you've got a picky eater or a fussy eater at home who lives on pasta, bread, crackers or beige foods, then this episode is for…
- Episode 85: Geeking Out Over Kids' Gut Health · 20 minGut health is one of my favourite topics, and today I'm fully leaning into it. In this episode, I'm geeking out over kids' gut health and why it plays such a powerful role in…
- Episode 84 : Why ham is now classified as a Group 1 carcinogen ? · 21 minIn this episode, I unpack the recent World Health Organization classification of processed meats and what it actually means for you and your family. After discussing this on…
- Episode 83: Three Easy Ways to Boost Nutrients This Week · 20 minHello and welcome back to The Easy Feed Podcast. In this episode, I'm sharing three simple, practical ways to boost your child's nutrient intake this week — without overhauling…
- Episode 82: A case study of a fussy eater with ADHD on medication · 19 minIn today's episode, I walk you through a real-life case I've recently worked on with a family navigating fussy eating alongside ADHD medication. This little boy's food intake had…







