Messy Bites

Messy Bites

Marina Chaparro, RDN, CDCES

Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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32%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Messy Bites — where nutrition science meets real mom life, with a side of culture, chaos, and amor. I’m here to help you navigate the beautifully messy world of feeding kids—with science, love, and maybe a tortilla or two. I’m Marina Chaparro, a pediatric registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and mamá of two. From “Is my kid From “Is my kid eating enough protein?” to “Are baby carrots even safe?”, we dive into the messy side of feeding with real stories, expert guests, and tips rooted in science (not fear). Let’s make feeding our kids less about guilt—and more about connection!

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S3E27 Eating Together is the Key! 🔑 The Power of Imperfect Family Meals 🥘💙 | EP 28

Mar 31, 2026 17m

Do you feel like you’re constantly stressing over what your kids eat?What if the secret to raising a healthy, adventurous eater has less to do with what’s on their plate, and more to do with where…

S3E27 📱Messy Mom Hotline: My Kid is Obsessed with Snacks! Help! 🥨🆘 | EP 27

Mar 17, 2026 13m

Does your toddler constantly ask for snacks, even right after meals? You’re not alone.In this episode, pediatric dietitian Marina Chaparro breaks down why toddlers become obsessed with snacks and…

S3E26 🛑 Stop the Food Battle: Understanding the 4 Parenting Feeding Styles | EP 26

Mar 10, 2026 15m

Struggling with your child’s eating habits?Research shows that it’s not just what you serve at the table—it’s how you serve it that shapes your child’s relationship with food.In this episode of the…

S3E25 Messy Mom Hotline: My Kid is Throwing Food, HELP!! 🛑 Toddler Picky Eating | EP 25

Mar 03, 2026 18m

Toddler picky eating can start suddenly around age one, and it often shows up as food refusal, limited foods, or throwing meals on the floor.In this episode of Messy Mom Hotline, pediatric dietitian…

S3E24 Messy Eating = Smarter Babies: The Sensory Science of Food 🧠👐 | EP 24

Feb 24, 2026 16m

In this episode of the Messy Bites Podcast, Marina explains why one of the biggest feeding mistakes parents make is trying to keep their babies clean during mealtime. You’ll learn the sensory science…

S3E23 Baby’s First Foods (Latino Edition): Science, Culture, and Rewriting How We Feed Babies | EP 23

Feb 17, 2026 28m

This episode is sponsored by: National Pork BoardShould you listen to Abuela or the pediatrician? 🥑When it comes to starting solids, many parents feel caught between traditional advice and modern…

S3E22 Worried About Your Child's Weight, BMI, Growth Charts, and the Pressure Parents Feel | EP 22 📉

Feb 11, 2026 40m

Did your child’s last pediatrician visit leave you anxious about percentiles or BMI?You’re not alone, and you’re not failing.In this episode, I sit down with pediatric dietitian and author Jill…

S2E19 Is Your Child Getting Enough Protein? The Facts Every Parent Should Know | EP 21

Dec 16, 2025 20m

This episode is sponsored by the National Pork Board. Is your child eating enough protein? 🤔Protein is one of the most talked-about topics in kids nutrition, and many parents worry their child isn’t…

S2E18 🎧 How to Raise Kids Who Are Connected to Their Roots: Family, Culture, and Food Stories 🌎❤️ | EP 20

Nov 18, 2025 46m

Join Marina Chaparro, Pediatric RD and host of Messy Bites, as she chats with experts Dr. Iliana Guerra Martinez (PhD, RDN, LD, CDCES) and Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez (PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND). Discover…

S2E17 25 Years a Type 1 Warrior: 6 Lessons for Every Family About Food, Balance, & Resilience 💥❤️ | EP 19

Nov 11, 2025 21m

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Pediatric Registered Dietitian and fellow Type 1 Warrior Dr. Marina Chaparro reflects on 25 years since her Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis at age 16. Marina…

S2E18 Azúcar en Niños: ¿Prohibir o Permitir? | 🚫🍰 Cómo Crear una Relación Sana con los Dulces EP 18

Oct 28, 2025 23m

¿Cuánta azúcar y cuántos postres debemos tener en casa para que nuestros hijos no se obsesionen? 🍭 Si te preocupa que se devoren todos los dulces en las fiestas o no sabes si tener galletas en la…

S2E17 "Mom, Am I Fat?" How to Talk to Kids About Body Image | Dr. Whitney Caseres EP 17

Oct 21, 2025 43m

Kids are worrying about their bodies younger than ever — and in a world of social media filters and Ozempic headlines, it’s no wonder. So how can parents help children grow up confident in their own…

S2E16 🤯 Probiotics and Kids: When, How, and If | Gut Health Expert Unpacks The Science | EP 16

Oct 14, 2025 57m

Disclosure: This Episode is Supported by Bio-K+Are probiotics really necessary for kids?Parents hear a lot about gut health, but what’s fact and what’s hype? In this episode of The Messy Bite, I’m…

S2E14 The Secret to Feeding Siblings with Different Body Sizes ✨ | EP 15

Oct 07, 2025 23m

When siblings have different body sizes, mealtime can get tricky.Do you restrict food for one child and encourage more for the other? This common situation leaves many parents feeling frustrated,…

S2E14 Why kids love Carbs❤️: The Surprising Science (It's Normal!) ✨ | EP 14

Sep 30, 2025 17m

Is your child obsessed with bread, pasta, and rice? 😩 Don't worry—it's totally normal! Discover the biological reasons behind kids' carb cravings in this episode of Messy Bites. We explore why carbs…

S2E13 Mom Hotline: My Toddler Won't Eat! (Decoding Food Regression & Picky Eating) | EP 13

Sep 23, 2025 17m

Has your toddler suddenly stopped eating the foods they used to love? You’re not alone. On this episode of The Messy Mom Hotline, Marina unpacks a common parent struggle: a two-and-a-half-year-old…

S2E11 The Latina Anti-Diet: Why you should love your cultural foods! | EP 12

Sep 16, 2025 44m

Hello, my friends! I’m Marina, and I’m so excited to bring you this special episode of Messy Bites. Today, I’m with my dear friend and fellow dietitian, Dalina Soto, author of the incredible book…

S2E11 The ONE Thing To Stop Doing When Packing Lunchboxes | EP 11

Sep 09, 2025 37m

Hello, friends! I’m so excited to be back with Season 2 of Messy Bites, and I’m kicking things off with my friend and fellow dietitian, Alex Turnbull, a.k.a. The Family Nutritionist.We’re tackling…

S1E10 🚨 Solids SOS! Your Complete Guide to Stress-Free BLW & Starting Solids | Mom Hotline | EP 10 👶

Jul 15, 2025 20m

Welcome to a brand new installment of the Nutrichicos Mom Hotline! 📞 In this super special episode, we're diving into one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) stages of parenthood:…

S1E9 5 Latinx Feeding Myths to DITCH Now (What Science Says vs. Abuela's Advice!) | EP 09

Jul 08, 2025 21m

Ever received unsolicited feeding advice from your abuela, tía, or a well-meaning neighbor? “¡Ese niño está flaco! (That kid looks too skinny!)” “Add cereal to the bottle so he sleeps!”Sound…

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