Jen Belanger Nutrition, LLC

08/07/2026

🤱 August is World Breastfeeding Month! 💙
In honor of World Breastfeeding Month, we're excited to invite all expecting moms, new moms, and breastfeeding families to our Prenatal Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support Class!
Whether you're preparing to welcome your little one, navigating the early days of breastfeeding, or simply looking for evidence-based tips and support, this class is for you. You'll learn practical nutrition strategies for pregnancy and breastfeeding, have the opportunity to ask questions, and connect with other moms in a welcoming, supportive environment.
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕓 4:00 PM
Led by Jen Belanger, RD and Isabel Wilson, CLC, this class is designed to empower families with the knowledge and confidence they need to nourish both mom and baby.
💙 We'd love to see you there! Bring your questions, invite a friend, and join us as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Month by supporting families through education and community.
📞 Call 413-468-0351 or stop by to sign up!

08/06/2026

Absolutely disgusted and angry at the ads everywhere for weight loss medications.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the body on the left. And if that body was even bigger, there’d still be nothing wrong with it.
What’s REALLY frightening is that the body on the left is conventionally thin to begin with. How skinny do they expect us to get???

It’s so maddening that skinny culture is back , making women feel like they are just wrong all around AGAIN. I want the body positive movement back. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a whole lot better than this.

Join me in reporting ads like this as HARMFUL.

08/05/2026

🦷 Just got braces? Wisdom teeth coming out? Wondering what to feed your child?
The good news? A soft food diet doesn't have to mean boring foods! 🍓🥣🥔
In our newest Mom, What's For Dinner? podcast episode, we're sharing:
✨ Soft meal ideas that are actually nutritious
✨ Easy snack inspiration
✨ Protein-packed foods to help with healing
✨ Foods to avoid while adjusting to braces
✨ Tips to make mealtimes less stressful for parents
Whether your child just got braces, had their wisdom teeth removed, or simply needs softer foods for a few days, we've got plenty of delicious ideas the whole family will enjoy.
🎧 Tune in now and save this episode for when you need it! You'll thank yourself later!
💬 Parents, what was your child's favorite soft food after getting braces? Share your best ideas below!

Podcast Episode · Mom, What's For Dinner? · August 4 · 21m

07/30/2026

🚨For the people in the back: A multivitamin is NOT equivalent to eating 15 fruits and vegetables. 🍎🥦
This is a screenshot from an Instagram ad that caught my attention! Not my graphic.
I don't have anything against this multivitamin. Many families I work with use it and like it. My concern is the false marketing! Supplements can be a great addition, but they are not a substitute for eating real fruits and vegetables. If you're able to get 15 fruits and veggies in a day, that's amazing, and I fully support it! Let's keep the marketing honest. 🌱🍓🥕

07/30/2026

🎉 Guess what? We're back! 🎙️
New episode, lots to talk about! This week we're diving into:
🛒 Can wholesale clubs actually make picky eating worse?
🌻 What's the real story with seed oils and all the marketing buzz?
🛍️ Plus, we're putting some popular grocery products under the microscope!
If you love practical nutrition advice (without the fear-mongering), this one's for you.
🎧 Hit play, let us know what you think, and don't forget to subscribe!

Podcast Episode · Mom, What's For Dinner? · July 28 · 18m

07/20/2026

🫐 No, Jen and Tina don't actually live at the office... 😂
We promise they do occasionally leave! And this time, they escaped to Tina's blueberry farm for a little fresh air (and maybe a handful or two of blueberries 😉).
Summer is the perfect time to get outside with your kids! Fruit picking is a wonderful way to:
💙 Encourage kids to try new fruits
🌿 Explore nature with all their senses
🫐 Learn where food comes from
☀️ Stay active while making sweet family memories
Whether it's blueberries, strawberries, peaches, or raspberries, getting little hands involved in picking their own food is a fun way to build positive relationships with eating.
Have you gone fruit picking yet this summer? We'd love to see your photos in the comments! 📸💙

07/18/2026

🌽🍓 We're Heading to the Farmers Market! 🍓🌽
Join Jen Belanger Nutrition this Sunday, July 19th from 1:00–2:00 PM for Sensory Hour at the Farmers Market!
Bring the whole family and stop by to say hello! We'll be sharing fun nutrition tips, chatting about feeding and sensory development, and celebrating all the fresh, local foods that make this season so special. 🌈🥕🍅
Whether you're introducing your little one to new foods, navigating picky eating, or just enjoying a family day at the market, we'd love to see you there!
📅 Sunday, July 19
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
🌽 Farmers Market – Sensory Hour
Come support local vendors, explore delicious seasonal produce, and connect with the Jen Belanger Nutrition team. We can't wait to see you! 💚

07/11/2026

July 11 is such an important date.

13 years ago on this day, I was sitting in a stuffy, musty exam room; taking the test that would determine my fate (RD exam!). I thought I’d be surrounded by other nervous and jittery future RDs in that room, but instead there were random dudes there to take their HVAC and driving tests. It felt like no one else there knew HOW IMPORTANT this day was (for those wondering…. I passed!)

1 year ago today. I was one day over my due date, wondering when Baby I would arrive. Little did I know I’d start having contractions while I was out for ice cream later that night (cindysdrivein can we get some birthday ice cream!? 😄)

As I sit here on the beach, celebrating not only my last baby but a whole year of breastfeeding, I can’t help but reflect on the amazing year I’ve had! 13 years ago, I never dreamed I’ve had built a staff, space, and reputation as the place to go for nutrition and breastfeeding support. I’m proud of myself, Isla, and my whole family for sticking with me. I’d be nothing without my circle, especially my mom, who works endlessly behind the scenes with my kids so I can follow my dreams.

In the spirit of celebrating babies and breastfeeding on the eve of Isla’s first birthday, a huge shoutout to my lactation staff for your knowledge, expertise, and compassion for every mother that walks through our doors.

We are making magic, and it’s only the beginning

Cheers!

07/02/2026

🎙️ New podcast content is on the way! 🐾
Izzy and I had a super productive recording day and can't wait to share all the new episodes we've been working on! We've got lots of shorter, helpful conversations coming your way—covering all things infant feeding, pediatric nutrition, parenting, and more.
Of course, no recording session would be complete without our unofficial (and cutest!) third co-host making an appearance. 🐶🎧
Stay tuned... new episodes are coming soon, and we can't wait for you to listen! ❤️