Episode 10 – Protein For Kids With Dr. Davis
In this episode, Dr. Chana Davis (a Stanford Genetics PHD) joins me to talk about how much protein kids really need and the best way to get it. She dispels a few common myth surrounding protein, we debate quality versus quantity and she gives us an inside view on what her kids eat to hit their protein intake.

* Introduction
* Chana Davis Introduction (1:26)
* How Society Shifts The Perspective (4:54)
* Developing Kids Taste Buds (6:03)
* A Note On Dairy & Balance (7:35)
* What Are Proteins (9:06)
* Why Do We Need Protein (11:38)
* How Much Protein Do Kids Need (15:12)
* How Many Calories Do Kids Need (18:16)
* How To Avoid Weighing Food (18:46)
* Kids Who Love Veggies
* Quality Versus Quantity (23:30)
* Plant-Based Protein Versus Meat Proteins (24:42)
* Quality Supplements (26.22)
* Soy As A Protein Source (27:42)
* Non-Dairy Milks & Yogurts (29.47)
* How Do I Know My Kids Are Getting Enough Protein? (32:05)
* The Best Proteins Choices For Kids (34:42)
* Whole Grain Pastas (42:20)
* Healthy Food For Kids (44:45)
* Wrap Up (47:51)
* Mentioned In The Podcast
* Connect With Chana

 
Protein For Kids With Dr. Davis
Welcome to the fit of the mama bear podcast. I’m Shelby, a certified strength coach, nutrition coach, mama to two and all-around health gut. This show is about a little bit of everything, healthy, fit and natural related. So, if you’re striving to smash gold, eat better and feel better and enjoy the occasional mom rant. This is the place for you. You’re listening into episode 10 today where I’ll be chatting with Dr. Shauna Davis, a Stanford genetics PhD, mom of three and the founder of the blog Fueled by Science.
 
Introduction
All right, thanks for listening in today everyone as I sit down and pick the brain of an amazingly awesome researcher, Dr. Davis. The funny thing is her and I met online and I became an avid follower of her Instagram page, mainly because she’s a scientist and I fully respect that. I adore people like her because reading research reviews kind of puts me to sleep.
So, having someone I can bounce questions off of and ideas and ask for advice when I’m a bit overwhelmed with the entire world of nutrition and who also believes in healthy eating is amazing. We kind of go back and forth on the gram and I truly love her content. Check her out.
Before we get into today’s topic and which I’m really excited about to be honest, although I do have 1,001 questions for and we can only answer so many. Dr. Davis, why don’t you tell us a bit more about yourself, how you got where you are, and give a brief summary on why you believe healthy food choices are crucial, especially when it comes to our kids.
 
Dr. Chana Davis Introduction (1:26)
Okay. That’s a lot of questions to question number one, but let’s go. A bit about myself and how I got to be where I am. So I guess I consider myself sort of like you. A mom first and foremost, I have three kids. I boy who’s eight and twin girls who are three ...