In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
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In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
Ep. 77 : 10 Ways to Stop Boredom Snacking This Summer
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
11 minutes
3 months ago
Ep. 77 : 10 Ways to Stop Boredom Snacking This Summer
Summer break is here… and so is the boredom snacking. In this episode, I explain why teens often eat out of boredom and what to do about it. You’ll learn how dopamine plays a role in food cravings and how to use 10 simple strategies—like “urge surfing,” boredom busters, and structured meal times—to feel better without snacking all day. Small habits = huge results! I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hun...
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
