Episode 31: Dr. Tanya Altmann: Boosting Your Child’s Eye and Brain Health Through Diet

Living a Nutritious Life Podcast  In this new episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome  Dr. Tanya Altmann, a nationally recognized pediatrician, author, and mom of three, to discuss the importance of eye and brain health beginning in infancy through the lifespan.  About Our Guest:  Dr. Tanya is the author of several best-selling parenting books including Baby and Toddler Basics and What to Feed Your Baby and is Editor-in-Chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Caring for Your Newborn and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 and Your Baby’s First Year. You can read her full bio here.  What You'll Learn in This Episode:  - The critical roles of lutein and zeaxanthin in eye and brain health.- How these nutrients support development from pregnancy through adulthood.- Practical advice on incorporating these essential nutrients into your diet.- Strategies to manage children's screen time and promote outdoor activities.Episode Highlights:  [08:40] The importance of lutein and zeaxanthin in prenatal and early childhood development.[15:22] Dietary sources of these key nutrients and supplements.[30:45] Tips for managing screen time in the digital age.[37:20] Encouraging kids to eat healthy, nutrient-rich foods.[45:05] Personal anecdotes and practical advice from Keri and Dr. Tanya.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:  Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with integrative registered dietitian Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper?  Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!  Connect with Dr. Tanya Altmann:  IG: @drtanyaaltmannFB: @DrTanyaAltmann Website: https://www.drtanya.com/Links Mentioned in the Episode:  Learn more about lutein and zeaxanthin: https://www.healthyeyesandbrain.comConnect with Keri on social:  Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/Instagram: instagram.com/keriglassman/Facebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: twitter.com/NutritiousLife_LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslifePinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_life/Website: nutritiouslife.com/Become a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bnc/ Copyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.