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Healthy Family Project
Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Today we talk to school nutrition director, Jeanne Riley to debunk some of the myths around today's school lunch and how families can learn more about what's being served at their schools.
Jeanne Reilly is an award-winning School Nutrition Director in Windham & Raymond, Maine. She is very involved in mentoring school nutrition directors as well as advocating for and promoting delicious and healthy School Nutrition Programs within her state and across the country. Jeanne is a co-administrator for 2 busy Facebook Groups: Tips for School Meals That Rock, and Tips to Succeed, School Meals in Small Rural District, and she is on the Advisory Board for the Chef Ann Foundation and for Healthy School Recipes.
Jeanne is a mom, grandmother, and caregiver for her 100-year-old mother. She is a wealth of knowledge and deeply passionate about creating a healthier generation.
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
2:18 All about Jeanne
6:08 How to make school nutrition about more than just feeding children
9:23 The importance of introducing new foods in a cafeteria setting
11:54 Common myths about school lunches today
14:53 Vegetables that encourage students to try something new
17:39 Importance of culturally inclusive food
20:03 How to get involved in your child’s school nutrition program
21:15 Guidelines school lunch programs have to follow and impact
23:41 Surprising difference with school foods many parents don’t know about
24:50 Unique places you could source support for your school lunch program
28:04 Why it's easier to try new things with friends/peers
29:50 How the mission of great school lunches influences the greater community
32:18 One of the biggest goals with school nutrition and why it’s so important
33:54 How the experience of having a treat has changed over time
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Today Amanda from talks to Heather Brickell, teacher, mom, and author of MySweetSavings.com. Heather is giving us the inside scoop on the things teachers wish parents knew. From communication to reinforcement and expectations. Heather shares her top 10 things teachers wish parents knew with Amanda.
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3:44 About today’s guest, Heather, including her personal life and her blog
5:46 The most vital part of a relationship between parent and teacher
9:06 How students can best approach their classroom struggles
11:03 Best way to react to classroom updates as a parent
12:11 Why reinforcement is important for your child’s learning
16:05 A hands-on way to support learning at home
17:57 Why expressing interest in what interests your children matters
22:56 Helping your kids recognize that grades don’t define them as a person
24:41 Allowing their independence to come into play
28:27 What teachers want parents to know about cultivating independence
32:27 Why happy parents make happy teachers
34:44 Why you should never talk bad about your child’s teacher in front of them
36:52 How small expressions of appreciation can go a long way
38:25 Ideas for starting off the next school year on the right foot
40:45 What can help a teacher understand classroom behaviors and attitudes
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Today we are talking with Tony Castillo registered dietitian, dad, husband, Instagram extraordinaire.
He has led a passionate life in the nutrition space and spent time as a sports nutritionist at the University of Florida and for the Toronto Blue Jays.
I get the honor of chatting with him today as we ask What’s the Hype! We are covering hydrating powders, creatine, pre-work out supplements, green powders and probiotics.
Tony joined us just three episodes ago on episode 83 to talk about sports nutrition for kids and teens. You’ll definitely want to check that out.
I could not wait to have him back to for this fun episode as we dive into trending hyped up topics in the world of sports nutrition.
We are asking WHAT’S THE HYPE!?! Reminder we are now on You Tube with our episodes if you prefer to watch.
Just quick disclaimer, always check with your family doctor before making any changes in your health care.
Relevant Links
- https://www.healthyfamilyproject.com
- https://www.nutritionfp.com/healthyfamilyprojectpodcast
- https://www.nsfsport.com/
- https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/
- http://www.usprobioticguide.com/?utm_source=intro_pg&utm_medium=civ&utm_campaign=USA_CHART
Other Episodes to Check Out
- Psychologist Tips to Support Your Teen Athletes Mental Health
- Sports Nutrition for Kids and Teens
- Meditation Benefits for Kids
Timestamps
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
5:14 About Tony Castillo and his nutrition approach
8:49 What’s the hype around electrolyte drinks
9:56 What electrolyte drinks actually provide and why it matters
11:16 What you should be looking for in electrolyte products
15:09 The most appropriate type of sports drink for teens
16:12 What’s the hype around creatine
18:29 Who creatine is great (and not so great) for
22:50 The dose of creatine you should be taking and why
28:22 What’s the hype around greens powder
30:48 What the research has revealed about greens powders
33:20 What’s the hype around pre-workout products
41:06 An analogy about probiotics that rings true
43:14 What resources you should use before investing in probiotics
44:34 The difference between probiotics and prebiotics
Today we are talking with registered dietitian Chelsea LeBlanc. Chelsea creates approachable recipes using simple ingredients to help her audience and clients save money, reduce food waste, and cook healthy meals that are fast, easy, and delicious!
Relevant Links:
- https://realfood.tesco.com/what-can-i-make-with.html
- Free Meal Plan Link
- Instagram-chelsealeblancrdn
- Facebook-chelsealeblancrdn
- chelsealeblancrdn.com
- Watch this conversation on video!
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Shop Healthy on A Budget (More Tips!)
- New and Easy Ways to Use Fruits and Vegetables
- Dietitian Approved Grocery Shopping Tips
- How to Meal Plan
Time Stamps:
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
1:25 An intro to dietitian Chelsea
1:48 Why budget-friendly meal planning was essential for Chelsea growing up
3:28 An easy tip to help you save on your groceries
5:47 Why you should check your fridge and freezer before making your list
8:41 Free app you can use to help you generate recipes
12:27 Examples of less expensive protein sources and how to use them
17:14 What kind of produce to prioritize on your grocery list and why
20:59 Common beliefs about canned or frozen produce and why it’s not true
22:26 How much salt you can remove by rinsing canned vegetables
27:27 The benefit of buying generic store brands for staples
29:31 The most important (and relatable) budget shopping advice of the episode
30:40 Strategies for avoiding entering the grocery store hungry
37:37 Where you can find Chelsea and connect with her
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Today we have a great episode lined up! Sally is typically joining us on the show to talk about meal prep and planning and other topics around nutrition, but today, we are getting a different side of Sally. She recently sent her son off to college and of course, having a high schooler myself, I was interested in learning more about her experience.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a specific topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great advice and tips!
2:25 An introduction to Sally Kuzemchak
3:24 Advice for parents whose kids are gearing up for college
5:27 Why it’s important to let the school guide your child as a student
10:23 The pros and cons of submitting common applications
14:26 The reality check Sally got from her son
17:08 The right way and wrong way to do college tours
20:45 How social media influences the college application process
22:08 Signs it’s time for your kid to take a break from social media
26:05 Why it’s crucial to let your kids carve their own path (even when it’s hard)
29:34 Why some kids don’t get excited at the prospect of going to college
30:48 What Sally wishes she did differently when her son was applying and why
34:23 Special dates to be aware of when your child is in the application process
35:02 Why parents need to give themselves some grace during this time
35:37 Tips for supporting your kids emotionally during the application process
About Our Guest, Sally Kuzemchak Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
You can listen to Sally’s previous episodes! Episode 72 How to Create A No Stress Dinner Plan, Episode 54 Nutrition Label 101, Episode 37 Balancing the Holiday Sugar Rush, Episode 34 Lunchbox Packing Mistakes To Avoid
Relevant Links * Follow Healthy Family Project on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube. * Follow Sally on Facebook & Instagram * Free Meal Planning Printables * 10 Beginner’s Tips to Meal Planning Like a Pro
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 70: How To Raise An Adult * Episode 42: Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility * Episode 25: Easing Test Anxiety in Kids & Teens
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Tony Castillo, a sports and performance dietitian who helps athletes perform at their best without fad diets and unnecessary supplements. Tony brought his expertise to the podcast to talk all things sports nutrition for kids and teens while dispelling a lot of popular myths. Tony shared tried and true nutrition practices, insight on what to eat before and after big games, and what to look for in supplements.
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Tony Castillo, a sports and performance dietitian who helps athletes perform at their best without fad diets and unnecessary supplements. Tony brought his expertise to the podcast to talk all things sports nutrition for kids and teens while dispelling a lot of popular myths. Tony shared tried and true nutrition practices, insight on what to eat before and after big games, and what to look for in supplements.
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Neff, a licensed clinical sports psychologist, to talk about young athletes and their mental health. While there's a lot of fun and joy in kid and teen sports, it can also create stress and anxiety. Dr. Neff shared lots of amazing insights and tips to help us tackle mental health in a proactive way that helps kids and teens build their mental fitness and creates environments where they can feel safe working through their feelings and managing their anxiety around sports.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:49 Welcome, Dr. Neff!
- 7:36 What can families do to be proactive about mental health?
- 13:06 Tactics for building mental fitness
- 10:32 Travel hacks most people overlook
- 19:36 Tips for transitioning to different levels of sports
- 27:06 What's a normal level of stress? What red flags to look for?
- 34:16 How to help our kids deal with injuries
- 40:27 How to help kids accept disappointment in a healthy way
- 44:16 How can parents keep emotions under control?
Relevant Links * Check out Dr. Neff's website, Inner Edge * Dr. Neff discusses the mind body connection in sports, Neck-Up Training * Cuban Ballerina Podcast Episode * Top Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes * Healthy Sport Snacks for Kids * Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety * Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 74: Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health * Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices * Episode 40: Meditation Benefits for Kids
As a mom with a preteen and teen who have been active in sports for most of their lives, this topic is near and dear to me. I often think about how we as parents can tow the line between encouraging our kids to work hard and gain all the lessons to be gained from the dedication required in sports while also ensuring we don't apply undue pressure that leads to added stress and anxiety.
Lots of parents in our Facebook group had tons of questions about this topic and it was great to have an expert in sports psychology on the podcast to walk us through how we can help our active kids work on their mental fitness.
Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness when it comes to sports. Dr. Neff reinforced the importance of being proactive versus reactive when it comes to mental health. This involves being an active listener, creating a safe space where our kids can feel comfortable talking about their feelings, helping to guide them to come up with solutions, and keeping an eye out for red flags.
While there's so much joy in seeing our kids do well and celebrate a big win, disappointments are also inevitable and Dr. Neff helped guide us through how to navigate deterring a negative headspace after injuries or disappointments.
As parents and caregivers, we also play a big role in this. Dr. Neff covered simple ways we can be supportive and avoid our own emotional outbursts that only add to our kid's anxiety. Something as simple as a hand gesture from across the field can help to ease anxiety in a stressful moment and help our kids to refocus.
About Our Guest, Dr. Neff
Dr. Rick Neff is a Licensed Clinical & Sports Psychologist, and the owner and founder of Inner-Edge, LLC. A former college baseball player, and standout three sport athlete in high school, he is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in developing performance mindset. Through his extensive study and integration of clinical and sports psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Dr. Neff has become known as the "Yoda" of mental skills training.
His ability to connect with players and develop trusting relationships sets him apart. Dr. Neff worked with players who have gone on to play at Duke, Oregon, Kentucky, Florida State, North Carolina, Michigan State, Texas, Georgetown, Florida, Miami, Penn State, LSU, Clemson, Temple, Indiana, Purdue, UConn, Arizona, Pitt, Syracuse, Bucknell, Colgate, Penn, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, USC, Virginia, and many more.
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Jennifer Johnstone Lopez to chat all things tech and how we can use apps, platforms, and cool gadgets to make life easier! Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge and shared tons of apps she uses to maximize her limited free time and be super efficient when it comes to things like everyday tasks, meal planning, house chores and more.
One recurring thread in so many of my conversations with friends, colleagues and fellow parents is too many to-dos and not enough time. When you're juggling a million responsibilities, it's natural to want to find tools to help but it can be difficult to wade through the crazy amount of options available. We're here to offer a great foundation for lots of pain points we face in our everyday lives like efficient meal planning, staying on top of tasks, and managing our homes.
Our guest, Jennifer, is the definition of techy and she's tested tons of apps and different systems to bring us the creme of the crop when it comes to tech tips and apps that make life easier. Plus, she offered some really great insight on digital decluttering. It's not enough to find the right apps, but also cut down on all the noise by eliminating the ones that aren't serving you. This cuts down on the app overload!
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:14 Get to know Jennifer
- 4:48 What technology have you come to rely on as a parent?
- 6:27 Task management apps and platform
- 11:30 Jennifer's favorite home automation tools and apps
- 16:10 Self-care app recommendation
- 18:35 How to cut through the noise & avoid "digital clutter"
- 26:50 Tips for managing the overload of photos we have on our phones
- 32:34 Apple Air Tags
- 39:01 Jennifer's books
- 42:56 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Relevant Links * Follow Jennifer on Instagram * Check out Any.do * Monday.com * Plan to Eat app * MamaZen app * Find a virtual assistant on Upwork or Fiverr * Apple AirTag (affiliate link) * Time Timer for Kids (affiliate link) * Jennifer's first book: Why I Cried: Tales from Hysterical Pregnant Women (affiliate link) * 13 of the Best Apps for Parents
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 46: Keeping Kids Safe Online * Episode 64: Tips to Declutter Your Home * Episode 72: How to Create a No-Stress Dinner Plan
About Our Guest, Jennifer Johnstone Lopez
Jennifer Johnstone Lopez is a mother of three, Cameron (3), Caroline (2) & Carly (1), and wife to a serial entrepreneur, Ricky. She is also an international award-winning digital marketer, and co-founder and managing partner of Jalapeño Digital, a 7-figure ad agency lovingly deemed her “fourth child.” Jennifer loves to cook, entertain and tell stories. Why I Cried: Tales from Hysterical Pregnant Women is her debut (hilarious) book, though she is credited with many other published works including articles and blogs in her field, as well as poetry dating back to 2002. Much of the proceeds from the book go back to supporting Postpartum Support International (psi.org). In 2022, she is slated to publish the next book in the series called "Why I Laughed: Tales from Talkative Toddlers"
Jennifer's mission is to help women see the joy in pregnancy & motherhood. To remind them to take time to breathe, laugh at themselves, laugh with their kids and find camaraderie among other moms, encouraging them to build a strong tribe. Also, since she has a background in digital marketing, she is up to speed on a lot of tech that mothers might not even know exists, and loves sharing all about tech resources that simplify motherhood - everything from apps to getting a load of laundry done, to the best resources out there to meal plan and prep.
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Gay to chat all things budget travel. Lauren is a travel writer, podcaster and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences in travel and adventure. She joined us to share tons of tips that make travel accessible for all budgets including how to save on airfare, take advantage of reward systems, and tips for working with travel agents.
Summer break is here and we could all use a vacation! Inflation is driving price increases in all industries especially travel, but there are lots of ways to save and still be able to enjoy a much-needed family getaway. We're so excited to have Lauren Gay, creator of Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva Blog, join us to share all her top budget travel hacks.
With a little flexibility and planning, families can enjoy a variety of trips from exploring the national parks to embarking on international adventures. Lauren walked us through what type of trips are best for families looking to keep budget top of mind plus how to take advantage of reward systems to score free hotel nights or reduced airfare prices. All of these hacks add up to tons of savings & ensure you get the best bang for your buck! Tune in below to get all of Lauren's trips and hear about her favorite trips to date!
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:14 Get to know Lauren
- 4:22 Lauren's favorite trip
- 7:38 What are some of the most affordable vacations for families?
- 10:32 Travel hacks most people overlook
- 14:12 How to find a travel agent?
- 19:04 What are some of the best ways to save on airfare?
- 25:42 Lauren's top travel tip
- 32:24 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Relevant Links * Check out Lauren's website, Outdoorsy Diva * Follow Lauren on Instagram and Facebook * Listen to Lauren's Podcast * New York Times - Feeling the Squeeze? How to Be a Thrifty Traveler as Prices Soar * 10 Best U.S. National Parks * Registered Dietitians Guide to Eating Healthy While Traveling * Groupon Getaways
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 78: Tips From A Dietitian On How To Shop Healthy On A Budget * Episode 68: Buying Organic - What you Need to Know * Episode 66: Small Garden, Big Environmental Impact
About Our Guest, Lauren Gay
Lauren Gay is the creator of Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva Blog, host/producer of the award winning Adventure Is A Lifestyle Podcast, published photographer, speaker, consultant, on-air TV travel expert, and adventure coach. She is a travel writer and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences in travel and adventure and embracing nature as therapy. Lauren is also an empty nest mom and a dedicated long time advocate for racial diversity and inclusion in outdoor recreation and adventure travel and a founding member of the Black Travel Alliance.
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we’re joined by Kim Chackal to get a crash course on all things Fair Trade. You may have heard the term or seen the label on a coffee package, but what does it mean? Kim breaks down what the Fairtrade label means, how much more expensive are Fairtrade products, and how Fairtrade agreements help farmers.
These days, there are so many labels and buzzwords on food packaging, it’s hard to decipher what they all mean. One label that you’ve probably seen or heard of is the Fairtrade label. The most common fair trade commodities are coffee, sugar, tea, chocolate, and bananas. We were lucky enough to be joined by Kim Chackal to pick her brain and get the 101 on all things Fairtrade.
Fairtrade is a global movement that seeks to create standards in the production and supply of certain products. The overall goal is to foster equitable trading partnerships based on transparency and sustainability. Fairtrade partnerships protect the farmers, ensuring they receive fair prices and have safe working conditions.
About Our Guest, Kim Chackal
Kim is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Equifruit. Over the past 7 years, she has established Equifruit as the Canadian market leader for Fairtrade bananas and her sights are set on global Fairtrade domination.
Her fearless and bold approach is making waves in the produce industry. In 2021, Kim was recognized as “Produce Person of the Year” by the Ontario Produce Marketing Association. With 20 years of sales experience, she loves challenging people to rethink their consumption habits and consider Fairtrade as a sustainable solution in produce.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 3:20 Get to know Kim
- 5:25 What is Fairtrade?
- 11:25 Common Fairtrade items
- 12:16 How much more expensive are Fairtrade products?
- 17:00 Fairtrade bananas
- 19:50 Fairtrade chocolate
- 21:40 The future of Fairtrade
- 25:38 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Relevant Links * Equifruit * FairTrade Month * Fairtrade America * Why fair trade? * Follow Equifruit on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube & Tik Tok
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 78: Tips From A Dietitian On How To Shop Healthy On A Budget * Episode 68: Buying Organic – What you Need to Know * Episode 66: Small Garden, Big Environmental Impact
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It’s hard to ignore the rising costs of food, gas, and basic household items. Families are feeling the burden of inflation especially when it comes to grocery bills. Jackie Vega joined us to share tons of money-saving tips, dinner hacks, how to repurpose leftovers and tips for shopping your pantry.
As a dietitian, Jackie works with tons of clients who are looking to add more nutritious meals to their rotations while having to keep budget top of mind. She's helped hundreds of families find that sweet spot that allows them to stay within their monthly allotted budget for food without sacrificing nutrious ingredients.
The tips shared during this episode can go a long to maximizing your monthly budget while still enjoying your family’s favorite dinners and ingredients. Jackie shared a lot of hacks that also cut down on food waste, ultimately saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.
Jackie and Amanda also shared some key fridge organization tips. While a stocked refrigerator might look nice and seem ideal, it’s so easy to forget about leftovers or neglect your produce bin and end up with lots of food waste. With a few tweaks to your shopping habits, easy adjustments to your menu and making saving a team effort, there’s lots you can do to make the most of your grocery haul and cut your grocery bill.
About Our Guest, Jackie Vega
Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE-certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness.
Jackie recently launched the Busy Moms Kitchen podcast where she invites you into her kitchen to listen in on conversations about life as busy moms, reaching health and fitness goals and other things that only you and your girlfriends will understand.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:51 Get to know Sarah!
- 2:25 welcome back, Jackie!
- 4:57 how to save on your grocery bill
- 7:57 Jackie’s top 3 ideas for cutting food costs
- 16:50 Refrigerator organization tips
- 19:21 How to maximize your budget
- 21:26 how to make saving a family effort
- 23:27 how to think in bulk
- 26:02 Meal planning
- 28:26 themed dinner nights
- 33:16 loyalty programs
Relevant Links * Listen to Jackie’s Podcast – The Busy Mom’s Kitchen * Follow Jackie on Instagram & Facebook * 35 Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes * Free Printable Meal Planner * Grocery Shopping Tips to Save Money on Fresh Produce * 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget * 7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 27: Grocery Shopping on a Budget * Episode 72: How to Create a No Stress Dinner Plan * Episode 18: How Families can Reduce Food Waste
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Sarah Hester to discuss easy ways to use fruits and veggies and how we can eat more of them. Sarah is passionate about making produce accessible and enjoyable for everyone and she shares tons of tips to make healthy eating easy and doable even with busy schedules and selective eating.
About Our Guest, Sarah Hester MS, RD
Sarah is a Registered Dietitian based in North Carolina. She is currently employed by a wholesale fresh produce distributor where she works with local farmers and helps to manage their direct to consumer delivery programs. She also provides insight into their non-profit that works to not only make fresh produce accessible in their community, but also offers programming on how to grow and cook with fruits and veggies! Her passion as an RD is to make fruits and vegetables accessible and enjoyable for everyone!
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:51 Get to know Sarah!
- 7:27 How can we stick to our goals of eating more fruits and veggies?
- 18:20 How to plan ahead for healthy eating
- 21:00 Tips to eat fruits & veggies outside of your home
- 22:30 How to make veggies more enjoyable
- 24:31 Ideas to make the most out of condiments
- 35:00 How to use dips to eat more fruits & veggies
- 46:18 Charcuterie and snack boards
- 47:22 Sarah's go-to busy weeknight dinner
Relevant Links * Download our FREE ebook packed with Internationally-Inspired Recipes * Check out our Produce Tips page * Veggie Side Dishes for a Picky Eater * Hidden Veggie Recipe - Mac & Cheese Muffins * 10 Healthy Dinners When You Don't Feel Like Cooking * 5-Ingredient Tzatziki Dip * 5 Easy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dips * Homemade Ranch Hummus Dip * Roasted Tomato Hummus
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 72: How to Create a No Stress Dinner Plan * Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles * Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:48 Get to know Laura!
- 12:15 How to transform mealtime
- 13:44 Family communication tips
- 16:30 How to delegate to your kids
- 19:46 Tips to start short-order cooking
- 29:11 How to incorporate new flavors
- 37:00 Meal Plans
- 44:22 Laura's easy staple weeknight recipe
Relevant Links * Check out Laura's Website * Follow @LauraSFuentes & @MOMables on Instagram * How to Stop Short-Order Cooking for Your Family * Laura's Baked Chicken Thigh Recipe * 23 Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Dinners * Meal Planning Tips + FREE Grocery List Printable * 50 Easy Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 72: How to Create a No Stress Dinner Plan * Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles * Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Laura Fuentes, creator of MOMables, to discuss short order cooking and steps families can take to avoid it and make mealtime stress-free. We covered how to set boundaries and improve family communication, how to ease into meal planning, and tons of kitchen hacks to save time and make cooking less overwhelming.
As busy parents, we're often pulled in a million directions between work, school, extracurricular activities, driving kids around, on top of all of our daily tasks. Time and time again, we hear from parents who find themselves feeling stressed spending way too much time in the kitchen cooking different meals for their selective eaters while trying to meal prep and pack lunches for the week.
We're here to discuss how parents can cut back on the constant short order cooking and transform mealtime to balance their kids' food preferences without defaulting into cooking 3+ meals every night. Spoiler alert: it's totally possible and throughout the episode, you'll hear lots of tips and strategies to make mealtime work for your family in a way that reduces stress, kitchen clean up and time spent cooking.
About Our Guest, Laura Fuentes
Laura Fuentes is the creator of MOMables, where she’s helped thousands of families improve their health and wellness by establishing healthier eating habits as a family with her Family KickStart Program and Weekly Meal Plans.
She’s the Author of 5 Cookbooks, a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, spokesperson, makes regular television appearances like on TODAY and Good Morning America, has competed on Food Network and won! Her 100K + YouTube subscribers make her an “official YouTuber” according to her 10-year-old that is.
Laura is bilingual, born and raised in Spain, and currently lives outside of New Orleans with her husband and 3 kids. In her spare time, Laura reads, sleeps, and works out. What she loves most is taking her family on travel adventures.
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Alyssa Greenstein, registered dietitian and Senior Manager of Nutrition Affairs Communications with Florida Dairy Farmers. This episode is all about how families can make small changes and adopt manageable habits that will lead to overall healthier eating. Alyssa shares how to prioritize breakfast, the importance of writing down what we eat, and dairy nutrition benefits.
Ringing in a new year always gets us excited to set new goals, rethink our habits, and reset after the holiday season when our routines take a pause. Big or small, goals can always be broken down into smaller steps that feel more attainable and realistic. If you're looking to eat healthier in the new year, this podcast episode is for you!
We love inviting registered dietitians on the podcast as they are experts in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Alyssa has been a registered dietitian for over 20 years and was awarded Florida Dietitian of the year. I loved picking her brain for manageable steps families can incorporate to make healthy eating easy especially when all of us are so pressed for time.
Alyssa shared lots of small changes that lead to big results when it comes to adding more nutrient-packed foods into the rotation. A little planning and creativity can go a long way to encourage our younger and sometimes more selective eaters to try new foods. Plus, getting the whole family on board ensures accountability and opens the door to trying new things together.
About Our Guest, Alyssa Greenstein
Alyssa is passionate about all things food. Alyssa provides timely and scientifically sound nutrition information to the media, medical professionals, dietitians, educators, students, consumers and others concerned about fostering a healthier society.
Alyssa’s especially enjoys being in the kitchen cooking and showcasing recipe tips and hacks for foods that are both healthy and delicious. Alyssa emphasizes the importance of 3-4 servings of nutrient-rich dairy every day which reinforces that dairy is good for the community and good for the planet. Alyssa has contributed to and has authored several articles and blogs sharing her expertise and topics including sustainable food systems, dairy’s role in the diet, child nutrition, chronic disease and nutrition and wellness.
She graduated with a BS in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and was awarded Florida Dietitian of the Year, Mentor of the Year and is past President, and past Member at Large of the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Alyssa holds specialty certifications in adult, childhood and adolescent weight management and has been the Senior Manager of Nutrition Affairs Communications with Florida Dairy Farmers for over 12 years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family of five and her golden retriever and golden doodle.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:29 Meet Alyssa
- 4:46 Easy breakfast ideas for busy families
- 12:15 Why you should write down what you eat
- 17:42 What you need to know about the nutritional benefits of dairy
- 26:10 Tips for putting together your grocery list
- 31:50 Easy weeknight dinner idea: "trash soup"
Relevant Links * Check out Florida Milk's website for recipes & nutrition tips * 5 Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Your Family * 40 Grab & Go Breakfast Ideas * Meal Planning Tips + FREE Grocery List Printable * 28 Healthy Recipes to Start the New Year * 12 Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 72: How to Create a No Stress Dinner Plan * Episode 36: Dietitian-Approved Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips * Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by child psychologist Dr. Stephanie Smith. This episode is all about talking to teens about mental health, teen mental health and what parents need to know to navigate the teen years with their kids. Dr. Stephanie shares amazing advice for deciphering teen behavior, ways to keep family communication open and honest, and how to determine when professional help is necessary.
The teen years are hard. Outgrowing childhood but not quite an adult just yet, this period of time comes with lots of changes for teens and parents. As a parent, it feels like overnight, your little one who turned to you for everything is all of a sudden an angsty teen. As a mom with a preteen and teen, this episode on talking to teens about mental health is near and dear to my heart.
Especially given the events children and teens have had to face since the pandemic started, it's more important than ever to prioritize mental health and keep an eye out for changes in moods and behaviors that can signal to a larger problem.
Dr. Stephanie Smith has been a regular contributor to the blog and guest on the podcast for years. She joined us for this episode to share her expertise in child psychology and help parents navigate teen mental health struggles. Dr. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of keeping strong lines of communication, even as our teens pull away and want to become more independent. Tune in to the episode to hear more about behaviors to look out for, tips concerning privacy, and resources to turn to if a teen is in need of counseling.
About Our Guest, Dr. Stephanie Smith
Dr. Stephanie Smith is a mother, clinical psychologist and author of Dr. Stephanie. In her practice, she works with moms, dads, teens and tweens. Dr. Smith uses humor, compassion and common sense to help people make positive changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with parents to assist them in strengthening their families from the inside out.
On her blog, she writes about technology, parenting, friendship, and pop culture – all with a mental health twist. In addition, Dr. Smith is an official blogger for the American Psychological Association’s blog, Your Mind, Your Body.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:08 Welcome back, Dr. Stephanie!
- 4:05 Tips for deciphering teen behavior
- 7:21 Rules for respecting privacy
- 12:35 How to determine if professional help is needed
- 16:00 School Counseling
- 17:37 Affordable Mental Health Resources
- 27:20 How can families be supportive when there's a mental health struggle
- 31:54 Advice to parents who fault themselves
- 36:02 How to gauge if counseling is working
Relevant Links * Ask the Psychologist: Holidays, Family, & Stress * Mental Health Resources for Parents of Adolescents * Helping Teenagers Cope with Covid-19 * Mental Health Literacy: Parenting Your Teen * Check out Dr. Stephanie's website * Get in contact with Dr. Stephanie
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 70: How to Raise an Adult * Episode 42: Meditation Benefits for Kids * Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices * Episode 25: Easing Test Anxiety in Kids & Teens
We’re bringing you a super special episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast in honor of Giving Tuesday. We’re joined by a panel of moms to talk about the importance of giving back and how we can set positive examples for our kids. We swapped lots of great ideas for volunteering opportunities including virtual options.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The mission is simple: to inspire people to do good. The organization's website touts thousands of giving back opportunities including a map to find local giving back opportunities ideas for individuals, small businesses, schools, and families.
To celebrate and promote this amazing initiative, we gathered a panel of moms to discuss how they talk to their kids about giving back, how to teach little ones the importance of gratitude, and ideas for volunteering opportunities that are family-friendly.
Whether it’s donating your time, money, household items, or expertise, the possibilities are endless when it comes to giving back. Big or small, every action is important and can make a huge difference!
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 0:50 Meet our amazing panel!
- 2:24 How do you teach your kids the importance of giving back?
- 8:12 How to find local volunteer opportunities?
- 11:33 Out of the box giving back ideas
- 21:55 Virtual volunteering
Relevant Links * GivingTuesday.org * What Is Giving Tuesday and 20+ Ways To Get Involved * 12 Gifts That Give Back for the Holiday Season * Society of St. Andrew * Learn more about our cause marketing campaigns * Feeding America * Our Military Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 70: How to Raise an Adult * Episode 59: Creating New Holiday Traditions * Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
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This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to create no-stress meal plans. We sat down with our registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak, to hear all about her new meal planner and get tips on how busy families can take small steps to plan hassle-free meals. Sally breaks down how to make meal planning sustainable when time feels so limited and how to get the kids on board.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 3:01 What inspired the No Stress Dinner Plan?
- 3:54 What does the dinner plan include?
- 7:08 First thing to consider when planning out stress-free dinners
- 14:50 How to get kids on board with the dinner plan?
- 17:16 How to make time for meal planning when you have a busy schedule?
- 18:50 Detour dinners
Relevant Links * Check out Sally’s No-Stress Dinner Planner * Follow Sally on Facebook & Instagram * Free Meal Planning Printables * 10 Beginner’s Tips to Meal Planning Like a Pro * 21 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall * 6 Tips for Freezer Meal Success * 5 Tips for Better Meal Planning
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 63: How to Meal Plan * Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas * Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
About Our Guest, Sally Kuzemchak Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
In the midst of kids, homework and after-school activities, life can get really busy and finding time to meal prep and stick to a perfect meal plan can seem daunting. We’re excited to welcome back Sally Kuzemchak, our amazing registered dietitian to get all the details on her new meal planner.
As a mom of two boys, Sally understands the struggles of fellow parents and wanted to create a resource that would allow families to plan dinner with no stress or guilt. Her meal planner emphasizes the fact that we all get busy, things don’t always go as planned, and it’s important to have staple “detour meals” to turn to when life happens. She reminds us that cereal for dinner is acceptable. Because sometimes that’s all we can handle, right parents?!
I know that I struggle with being consistent with meal planning. One week I am great and I seem to have it all figured out, then the next week the kids are asking about dinner and I don’t think I even had lunch yet. Those weeks happen! That’s life! That’s 100% normal, and thankfully Sally understands that. And that’s why we love this podcast episode and hope that you will too 🙂
Sally shared tons of tips on how to ease into meal planning and how to get the kids on board with your weekly menu.
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Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
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Check out the full Episode 71 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tips for families with a diabetic child. We're joined by Tampa blogger, Marisa Langford, to hear about her family's journey with diabetes and how they made important dietary and lifestyle choices to eat more balanced meals and prioritize physical activity. Marisa shared early signs of diabetes, advice for parents with newly diagnosed children, and her approach for balanced eating and encouraging her daughter to enjoy healthy foods.
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 3:19 Meet Marisa!
- 4:45 Early signs of diabetes
- 8:45 Advice for parents with newly diagnosed children
- 10:18 How Marisa’s family approached balanced eating
- 12:22 The benefits of getting kids in the kitchen
- 22:03 Family gardening
- 27:33 Marisa’s partnership with GoGo squeeZ
There's nothing easy or simple about finding out your child has diabetes. In this episode, we sat down with Marisa Langford and heard about her family's journey with diabetes and the dietary and lifestyle changes they adopted following the diagnosis.
Marisa's youngest daughter, Shelby, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 8. This started a parenting and life-long educational journey that centered around healthy eating. This process can be very nerve-wracking for families and Marisa shares great tips to navigate the early stages, how to not get immediately overwhelmed with all the medical jargon, and how to practice moderation when it comes to food.
Over the 3 years that Marisa's family has lived with this diagnosis, they've learned a lot of nutrition and have been able to pass on these learnings to their kids in a palatable way while empowering Shelby to get in the kitchen.
Relevant Links * Check out Marisa’s blog * Follow Marisa on Instagram & Facebook * Get 70+ ideas to Power Your Lunchbox * The Ultimate Guide to Packing Healthy Lunchboxes * Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches * Food Rx: Creating a Balanced Family Meal * 3 Healthy Snack Boards for Kids * Gardening Tips for Beginners * GoGo squeeZ
About Our Guest, Marisa Langford Marisa Langford is the founder of the Tampa Mama Blog, a blog dedicated to sharing the best places for kids and families around the city. She also writes about motherhood, family travel, and how to manage a household of 6. She is a working Mom of four, carefully juggling a full time career in experiential marketing, leading Girl Scouts and all the chaos that goes along with a family of 6. She has a daughter who is a Type 1 Diabetic and 3 children with rare medical conditions.
Marisa is a speaker, influencer, and passionate about all things mom. She partners with brands that share her passion for healthy living, on the go fun and family togetherness.
Marisa has been published by Huffington Post, Where Traveler, Parents.com, the Today Show Parenting Blog, Trekaroo, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, and many others. She contributes to a variety of online publications and also appears monthly on Great Day Tampa Bay on WTSP New Channel 10.
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 43: Helping Kids Make Good Choices * Episode 34: Lunchbox Packing Mistake to Avoid * Episode 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
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Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
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Check out the full Episode 70 show notes on our website!
To say that parenting is hard would be the understatement of the year. It's a delicate balance of keeping your children safe, providing their essential needs, helping them navigate transitional periods, and providing them the tools to help them blossom into adulthood.
Several years ago, Julie observed the long-term effects of overparenting while working at a university. This inspired her to publish her best-selling book, How to Raise an Adult. During our conversation, we got lots of great insights for Julie to help us break those parenting habits that make children become overdependent on us and less likely to develop agency.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:36 Welcome, Julie!
- 3:52 What was your inspiration for writing How to Raise an Adult?
- 6:52 Advice for parents who want to avoid being helicopter parents
- 12:20 4 Step Method to Getting Kids to do things for themselves
- 15:26 Tips to help parents let go during transitional phases
- 22:40 Opportunities for teaching moments
- 25:30 Advice for the college arm race
- 30:43 Relationship between overparenting and the negative impact on confidence
- 34:03 Inspiration for Julie's new book
- 42:29 What does a healthy family mean to you?
About Our Guest, Julie Lythcott-Haims Julie Lythcott-Haims is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American. She holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She resides in the Bay Area with her partner, their two itinerant young adults, and her mother.
Relevant Links * Follow Julie on Instagram and Facebook * Check out Julie's books * Fiske Guide to Colleges
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 69: Tips for Better Sleep for Your Family * Episode 60: Teaching Kids to Prepare Healthy Snacks * Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
Check out the full Episode 69 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all easy steps we can take to get better sleep. We're joined by Jackie Vegar, registered dietitian and author at The Wellness Solution. Jackie shares foods and supplements to improve sleep, tips fo changing nighttime routines, and how lack of sleep affects our hormones.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 4:08 Welcome back, Jackie!
- 7:20 Why are teens always so tired?
- 11:50 How lack of sleep affects hormones
- 12:50 Change nighttime routines
- 16:15 Foods to keep on hand for energy & for bedtime
- 23:07 How does Magnesium help with sleep?
- 25ish Supplements that help with sleep
- 31:20 Foods high in B vitamins
- 35:40 Benefits of drinking tea before bed
- 39:40 Bedtime snacks
About Our Guest, Jackie Vega Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE-certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness.
Jackie recently launched the Busy Moms Kitchen podcast where she invites you into her kitchen to listen in on conversations about life as busy moms, reaching health and fitness goals and other things that only you and your girlfriends will understand.
Relevant Links * Listen to Jackie's Podcast - The Busy Mom's Kitchen * Follow Jackie on Instagram & Facebook * Food Rx: Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety * Is Caffeine Safe for Kids? * What You Need to Know about Probiotics for Kids * Better Sleep, Clean Home & a Healthier You * 10 Proven Tips To Make Your Sleep-Deprived Teen Sleep Better
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 58: Realistic Self-Care for Families * Episode 64: Tips to Declutter Your Home * Episode 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family
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Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
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Check out the full Episode 68 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all all about how to shop for organic foods. We're joined by Sally Kuzemchak, our official registered dietitian and author of RealMomNutrition.com. Sally dispels the myths and breaks down everything you need to know about buying organic.
You can't walk into a grocery store without seeing all sorts of labels making bold health claims including organic labels on fresh and packaged foods. There is a lot of confusion among shoppers around what the organic label means, does organic equal healthy, and what nutrition information should actually be taken into account when making food purchases.
As Sally notes "organic cookies are still cookies" and shoppers should not be duped into thinking organic always means the food item is healthy. Sally breaks down the meaning of organic when it comes to food labels, what we should know about the dirty dozen list, and what food items to prioritize when it comes to deciding between conventional and organic.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:40 Welcome back, Sally!
- 3:24 Does organic mean healthy?
- 5:58 What we need to know about the dirty dozen list?
- 11:40 Prioritizing conventional vs organic foods
- 14:14 Healthy Bite Featuring YoQuiero Brands
- 17:09 How are organic labels regulated?
- 19:30 Online resources to learn more about organic foods and labels
- 22:17 What should parents be doing when it comes to shopping organic?
Healthy Bites Featuring the YoQuiero Brands YoQuiero's guacamole is made with hand-scooped hass avocados and contains no preservatives. It's perfect for taco night, tailgating season, Cinco de Mayo and so much more. With Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the corner, check out this Ultimate Taco Board loaded with all the must-have taco toppings including YoQuiero guacamole, queso, and salsa.
About Our Guests, Sally Kuzemchak Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
Relevant Links * Salt and Kids: Should You Worry? * Sally's article about the dirty dozen * The Biggest Myths (and Truths!) About Carbs * Follow Sally on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter * Check out Sally’s blog * Understanding the USDA Organic Label * EWG's 2021 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce * Follow Food Science Babe on Instagram * The Farm Babe
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 47: New Nutrition Label 101 * Episode 34: Lunchbox Packing Mistakes to Avoid * Episode 62: How to Avoid Added Sugars
Check out the full Episode 67 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about the anti-inflammatory diet. We're joined by co-authors of The Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook. This plant-forward style of eating improves overall health and can prevent chronic and inflammatory-driven illnesses.
The anti-inflammatory diet can help families tackle health issues like obesity, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, and high blood pressure. Stefania and Hilary joined us to break down the anti-inflammatory diet and share how they put together a cookbook with 100+ recipes that is mindful of the entire family including guidance for babies and kids.
Stefania and Hilary go back to basics by explaining what is inflammation and how it affects our bodies. They share how making tweaks to your diet and incorporating this style of eating early in a child's life sets them up for success in health.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 3:54 Meet Stefania
- 6:05 Meet Hilary
- 7:38 What is inflammation?
- 9:40 What inspired you to create this cookbook?
- 15:28 How did you create the recipes?
- 23:20 How to make these meals baby-friendly
- 31:40 Which foods are the worst for inflammation?
- 36:43 What are the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating?
- 43:01 Hot Takes with Stefania and Hilary
About Our Guests, Stefania Patinella and Hilary McClafferty Stefania Patinella and Hilary McClafferty are co-authors of the new book The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook. Stefania is a Chef and the Founding Director of the Go!Healthy cooking, nutrition, education, and gardening programs at The Children’s Aid Society of New York City.
Hilary is a board-certified doctor in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and integrative medicine. She’s the Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Tucson Medical Center in Arizona and a founding member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine.
Relevant Links * Defining Diets: What to Know About Popular Diets * Foods for Gut Health * Healthy, Energy-Boosting Foods * Check out Stefania's website * Dr. Hilary McClafferty * Creating Balanced Family Meals * Herbs & Spices: Foundations of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 66: Small Garden, Big Environmental Impact * Episode 62: How to Avoid Added Sugars * Episode 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family
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Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
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Check out the full Episode 66 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to get started with gardening. Heather Manzo gives us a crash course on different types of gardening and what to consider before deciding which style best suits your space and lifestyle.
Gardening is a relaxing hobby that requires a decent time commitment but offers big rewards and positively impacts the environment. Whether you have a small balcony or large backyard, you can work with your space and choose plants that can thrive in your environment.
From edible landscapes and container gardens to flower beds and indoor gardens, it's all about balancing your goals with your limitations. Heather gives us a crash course on different types of gardens and their benefits, plus useful tips to help you succeed and work on your green thumb.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:45 Get to know Heather
- 4:47 How can beginners get started with gardening?
- 6:23 Limitations to consider when deciding what to do with your space
- 8:06 Beginner-friendly plants
- 11:05 What are companion plants?
- 12:46 How to select native plants for your garden?
- 14:08 What is a plant palette?
- 16:20 What are the benefits of container gardening?
- 20:20 How to attract bees and butterflies?
- What you need to know about soil and composting?
- How to choose plants that will work well with your environment?
- What can the act of growing plants do for us?
- Hot takes
About Our Guest, Heather Manzo Heather Manzo is the executive director at the Allegheny County Conservation District. Heather is passionate about preserving the world around her and helping others discover how they can make a difference in our current environment. She practices permaculture and urban ag at her home, tends to grow pumpkin patches in her front yard, and in her free time documents the plants and people of wild places armed with hiking boots, a camera and plenty of trail mix.
Relevant Links * 16 Gardening Tools for Kids * How Gardening Can Improve Mental Health * 4 Steps to a Backyard Garden * 8 Fruits & Veggies You Can Regrow From Scraps * 10 Beginner Steps to Starting a Garden * How to Grow Milkweed * USDA hardiness zone map * Mother Earth News, ‘What to plant now tool’. * Lead guidelines
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 64: Tips to Declutter Your Home * Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families * Episode 36: Dietitian-Approved Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
Check out the full Episode 65 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tackling the world of first foods for babies and toddlers. Kathryn Doherty shares tips to ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods, how to conquer struggles around baby foods and toddler meals, and ideas for baby food meal prep when you're in a pinch.
The world of baby and toddler food can be overwhelming. With so many styles of eating from baby lead weaning and purees, to figuring out when to start solids and how to introduce new foods, parents are left with lots of questions. Today on the podcast, we're sharing lots of tips and insights to help new parents easily navigate this exciting stage.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 1:16 - Meet Katheryn
- 5:16 - How can we ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods?
- 8:15 - How to get kids involved and interested in food and cooking
- 11:00 - Resources for parents looking to learn more about baby and toddler eating
- 14:58 - Healthy Bite Break Featuring Arctic Apples
- 16:13 - How to tackle common struggles around baby & toddler food
- 21:32 - Meal prep and freezer-friendly meals for toddlers
- 24:32 - What does a healthy family mean to you?
About Our Guest, Kathryn Doherty Kathryn Doherty is a health and nutrition editor and a food blogger at Family Food on the Table, where she shares easy, healthy, family-friendly recipes for the everyday home cook. She made 100 percent of the baby food for both of her children when they were little and enjoys cooking with them in the kitchen now, making delicious healthy foods that they (most of the time) gobble up.
Sh recently released a new cookbook, Healthy, Quick and Easy Baby Food. This cookbook is packed with everything you need to make homemade baby food, plus tons of toddler and little kid recipes that are yummy for the whole family.
Healthy Bite Featuring Arctic Apples Today, we're snacking on Arctic® Golden slices paired with tasty homemade fruit dips. We partnered with Arctic Apples® to share 5 Easy Fruit Dips for Kids that make snack time fun and nutritious. These dips can be prepped ahead of time and paired with Arctic non-browning apples that come conveniently pre-sliced for snacking greatness. No prep work required!
Relevant Links * Check out Kathryn's blog * Follow Kathryn on Facebook and Instagram * Healthy, Quick & Easy Baby Food * What to Know Before Starting Solids with Baby * Veggie Side Dishes for Picky Eaters * Baby Food Resources
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 5: Navigating First Foods * Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles * Episode 41: Developing a Positive Relationship with Food
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Check out the full Episode 64 show notes on our website!
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to get started with decluttering your home. Angela Betancourt shares tips to get over the overwhelming stage of organizing, how to tackle your closet, and strategies to kickstart your house decluttering journey.
If the thought of decluttering and organizing your home has you running for the hills, stick with us! Today on the podcast, we’re chatting with a professional home organizer about some easy and actionable steps you can take to tackle that closet, clean out that drawer, or go all-in and organize your whole house.
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 3:40 How did Angela get started in home organizing?
- 7:49 What is the first step to decluttering your home?
- 14:25 What is the early process of working with a home organizer?
- 15:32 Confronting the mental aspect of decluttering your house
- 18:20 Process for decluttering your closet
- 20:48 How to let go of clothes you've hung onto for too long?
- 26:03 Hot takes with Amanda & Angela
About Our Guest, Angela Betancourt Angela Betancourt is a professional home organizer. In January of 2014, after a 12-year career in marketing and event planning, Angela left the corporate world to become a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Around this same time, she read “The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide” by Francine Jay and was blown away by the philosophy of living with less and the freedom and peace that come with a minimalist lifestyle.
She began implementing the book’s recommendations and, much to her surprise, decluttering was actually fun – exhilarating even! Friends noticed the changes and soon she was getting requests for help with their homes.
Angela found so much joy in sharing what I learned that she began helping others experience the liberating joy of having a clutter-free, organized life.
Relevant Links * Schedule your 15-minute free consultation * Learn more about happiness coaching * Follow Happiness Coach Angela on Facebook & Instagram * Follow Simplify Life Organizing on Facebook & Instagram * Happiness Coach Angela * Join Angela’s Facebook Group * Udemy Course: Declutter Your Clothing with Ease & Joy * 6 Tips for Tidying up Your Kitchen
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 58: Realistic Self-Care for Parents * Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family * Episode 63: How to Meal Plan
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Check out the full Episode 63 show notes on our website!
This episode of Healthy Family Project is all about how to meal plan including tips on how to get started with meal planning, ideas for repurposing leftovers and dinner staples, and getting input from your kids and family.
Christine Pittman is the author of The Cookful and Cook the Story where she values the power of knowing how to meal plan and gives a glimpse into her real life of quick and easy, healthy, homemade cooking. She is well-known for her Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wing recipe and her knowledge on Best Ways to Cook Pork. Recently she started her own podcast world by releasing TMI with Christine which covers a lot about also focuses on how to meal plan.
When she’s not busy creating recipes, Christine is a cookbook author. Be sure to check out her latest cookbook, The All New Chicken Cookbook: 200+ Chicken Recipes for the Air Fryer, Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, and More!
Healthy Bite Today, Charli and I are sipping on super refreshing and hydrating Watermelon Cucumber Smoothies. Made up of 92% water and available year-round, watermelon is perfect for staying hydrated.
Watermelon isn't just for summer! Show off your winter watermelon ideas on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok for a chance to win weekly prizes from the Watermelon Board now through Feb. 28, 2021! Visit watermelon.org for full details.
Skip straight to a hot topic! See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 2:34 Meet Christine
- 4:59 What is a meal plan?
- 6:10 How to make time for meal planning
- 8:30 Getting your kids input
- 13:10 How many meals to plan?
- 16:30 Healthy Bite Featuring National Watermelon Promotion Board
- 17:45 What is your process for meal planning?
Relevant Links * Check out Christine’s food blogs - Cook The Story & The Cookful * Subscribe to TMI with Christine * Check out the OurGroceries app * Follow Christine on Instagram and Facebook * 10 Beginner Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro * 50+ Easy Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less * 12 Essential Meal Prep Tools for Every Kitchen
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 21: Meal Planning and Cooking with Kids * Episode 22: Meal Planning for Busy Families * Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas
Check out the full Episode 62 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Julie Revelant, national health writer and owner of Revelant Writing, LLC. Julie covers everything families need to know about added sugars including hidden sugars in common foods, how to cut back on added sugar intake and tips for reading the nutrition label.
Julie Revelant is the owner of Revelant Writing, LLC, a firm that provides content marketing, copywriting and brand journalism services for the healthcare industry. She is also a national health journalist and has written hundreds of stories for FoxNews.com, EverydayHealth.com, WhatToExpect.com, TheBump.com, RD.com, FIRST for Women and Woman’s World magazines.
For nearly 6 years, Julie wrote Healthy Mama for Fox News, where she covered pregnancy, postpartum, maternal and children’s health, and nutrition. Julie is the founder of JulieRevelant.com, where she teaches parents how to raise healthy kids who not only accept—but crave healthy foods and host of a new podcast, Food Issues, which is set to launch in early 2021. Julie is a mom of 2 and lives in Bethel, CT.
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 4:40 Meet Julie
- 6:25 Difference between natural and added sugars
- 9:07 Should we watch our natural sugar intake?
- 10:34 Common foods with sneaky hidden sugars
- 14:30 Why we should avoid added sugars
- 15:48 Recommended amount of added sugars for kids
- 18:15 Tips for reading the nutrition label
- 20:45 How to take the first step to reduce sugar intake
Relevant Links * Check out Julie's website * Follow Julie on Instagram and Facebook * What are added sugars? * Sugars hidden in plain sight * EWG Study - Children's Cereal * Added sugar recommendations * New Nutrition Level * 7 Changes to the Food Label * What You Need to Know About Added Sugar
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 47: New Nutrition Label * Episode 60: Teaching Kids to Prepare Healthy Snacks * Episode 52: Fresh Produce 101: How to Pick, Clean & Store
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Check out the full Episode 61 show notes on our website!
To say that 2020 has been crazy would be an understatement. In the midst of all the lifestyle adjustments we've all had to make, we've decided to republish one our favorite episodes: Meditation Benefits for Kids.
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Marisa Imon, author and host of the Mid-day Meditation Pump Up podcast. Marisa defines meditation and shares the many benefits for adults and children, along with ways to easily fit meditation into our busy schedules.
Marisa is a former teacher and also a best-selling author of the book Super-Intense: How Working with Your Emotional Intensity Makes you a Total Superhero, a meditation-creator, and comedic motivational speaker with training in positive youth development. She has created hundreds of meditations for various apps and business across the globe, serving clients across 14 countries.
She lives with Bipolar Type 1 and promotes the mindfulness practices that have positively supported her in living with her diagnosis. She believes that sharing experiences and creating safe spaces for open dialogue around mental illness can help combat stigma.
With thirteen years of experience working with youth and families of various backgrounds in the out-of-school time field, she enjoys sharing the mindfulness techniques in ways that can be easily implemented by everyone.
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Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 4:57 Welcome, Marisa
- 7:56 Meditation defined
- 11:42 How to properly breathe
- 17:42 How can kids benefit from meditation?
- 27:07 How to fit meditation into your day
- 32:13 Meditation for ADHD
- 36:55 Marisa’s Podcast, Midday Meditation Pump Up Podcast
- 39:48 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Relevant Links * Check out Marisa’s podcast * Marisa’s Book “Super Intense How Working With Your Emotional Intensity Makes You A Superhero” * Follow Marisa on Instagram * Free Meditations * Time God Revolution Course * Sign up for weekly challenges & meditations from Marisa
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices * Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family * Episode 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair * Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids
Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
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If you are interested in being a guest on the Healthy Family Project podcast, contact amanda@healthyfamilyproject.com with your topic idea for consideration.
Check out the full Episode 60 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project we talk to, Sally Sampson, Founder ChopChop Magazine. Sally shared her tips for getting kids to prepare their own snacks and spend more time in the kitchen.
Besides being a fun cooking magazine for families, ChopChop was named 2013 Publication of the Year by the James Beard Foundation and is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. ChopChop Family’s mission is to inspire and teach kids to cook and eat real food with their families. ChopChop Family believes that cooking and eating together as a family is a vital step in resolving the obesity and hunger epidemics.
Sally is the author and co-author of 23 cookbooks, including ChopChop: The Kids Guide to Cooking Real Food with Your Family, The Olives Table (with Chef Todd English), The Fifty Dollar Dinner Party and Souped Up!
She is a contributor to the New York Times’ Motherlode Blog with her Picky Eater Project. She has contributed to Bon Appetit, Food and Wine, The Boston Globe and Cooks Illustrated, among others and previously owned From the Night Kitchen, a café in Brookline Village, Massachusetts.
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Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 3:58 Meet Sally
- 5:02 Sally's journey to healthy eating & ChopChop
- 10:46 How to empower kids to make their own snacks
- 15:12 Picky Eater Project
- 23:27 How to encourage independence & get kids in the kitchen
- 29:47 Snacks for different age groups
- 38:50 How to get kids to clean up after themselves
- 43:20 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Relevant Links
- Check out ChopChop Magazine
- Follow ChopChop on Instagram and Facebook
- Eatable Alphabet
- 5 Tips for Getting Kids Involved in the Kitchen
- 3-Ingredient After-School Snacks
- After-school Snacks That Won't Ruin Dinner
- Fun Snacks for the Holiday Season
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 59: Creating New Holiday Traditions
- Episode 54: Family Dinner Conversation Starters
- Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
Check out the full Episode 59 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Amber Gray, digital marketing manager at Healthy Family Project about navigating the upcoming holiday season during COVID. Amber shares tips on how to approach the holidays this year, ways to adjust your traditions, how to stay connected to loved ones, and easy ways to give back to families in need.
Amber is the mom to an active toddler with no chill and navigating a whole new world of food. She has been a part of the Healthy Family Project team for over 10 years, overseeing all digital marketing efforts including digital partnerships, content strategy, social media, website and email marketing.
A passion for healthy cooking was instilled in her at a young age, cooking alongside her mom and sister in the kitchen. Her passion for cooking, food and photography has also brought her behind the lens to develop and photograph recipes for Healthy Family Project and partners.
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 4:20 Get to know Amber
- 6:14 Managing expectations around the holidays
- 11:14 Consider ditching or adjusting traditions
- 13:30 Holiday Zoom celebrations
- 16:12 How to give back this holiday season
- 23:26 Thanksgiving gratitude exercises
Relevant Links
- Ask the Psychologist: Holidays, Family & Stress
- The Ultimate Taco Board
- Thanksgiving 101: Crafts, Tablescapes, Treats & More
- 25 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
- Holiday Snack Boards: 5 Ways
- 8 Ways to Lighten up Your Holiday Menu
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 13: Healthy Holiday Treats
- Episode 58: Realistic Self-Care for Parents
- Episode 54: Family Dinner Conversation Starters
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Healthy Family Project Podcast
Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
If you are interested in being a guest on the Healthy Family Project podcast, contact amanda@healthyfamilyproject.com with your topic idea for consideration.
Check out the full Episode 58 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk with our good friend, Jackie Vega, RD, about small ways parents and caregivers can take better care of themselves. Jackie shares realistic and manageable tips to ensure you’re staying hydrated, getting quality rest, and making time for yourself.
Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness.
Jackie recently launched the Busy Moms Kitchen podcast where she invites you into her kitchen to listen in on conversations about life as busy moms, reaching health and fitness goals and other things that only you and your girlfriends will understand.
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Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 5:13 Welcome back, Jackie!
- 9:52 The first step to any self-care routine
- 13:52 The importance of rest & tips for getting quality rest
- 22:04 How to make hydration a priority
- 24:51 Mental health tips
Relevant Links
- Listen to Jackie's Podcast - The Busy Mom's Kitchen
- Follow Jackie on Instagram & Facebook
- Keeping the Peace When You’re Stuck at Home
- Helping Teenagers Cope with COVID-19
- 5 Simple Ways to be Kind to Yourself
- In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 49: Coping with Stress & Anxiety during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families
- Episode 41: Developing a Positive Relationship with Food
- Episode 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family
Healthy Family Project Podcast
Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
If you are interested in being a guest on the Healthy Family Project podcast, contact amanda@healthyfamilyproject.com with your topic idea for consideration.
Check out the full Episode 57 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Trish James, the Healthy Family Project VP, about life with food allergies, tips for parents, and how to deal with food allergies around holidays like Halloween.
Trish is a grocery industry veteran of 15 years, specifically in the produce industry for nine, working alongside health-conscious brands. Trish is the mom of two very active boys and passionate about helping others, especially in her community, which is why she appreciates the work we do at Healthy Family Project.
She can be found volunteering weekly at her local food bank. Trish loves providing useful, relevant, and realistic resources to Healthy Family Project followers – no parent-shaming, just inspiring new habits and celebrating wins.
Healthy Bite Featuring Crispy Green Today, we’re snacking on Crispy Green Crispy Fruit! Crispy Fruit snacks are a perfect treat for any occasion (including Halloween!) and a great way to consume fruit on-the-go. Crispy Fruit is 100% pure fruit and comes in 8 flavors. Freeze-dried to a perfect crispy texture, these gluten-free snacks have no added sugar—just one clean ingredient! Shop online at shop.crispygreen.com.
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Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 3:16 Welcome, Trish!
- 4:35 Growing up with a food allergy
- 8:40 Tips for parents of kids with food allergies
- 15:40 Food allergies and adulthood
- 18:40 Healthy Bite featuring Crispy Green Snacks
- 23:37 Halloween and the Teal Pumpkin Project
Relevant Links * Allergy-Friendly Halloween Ideas with Teal Pumpkin Project * 25 Nut-Free Lunchbox Ideas * What Parents Need to Know about Food Allergies * Living with Food Allergies * Crispy Green Halloween Costume Contest
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 12: Healthy Holiday Treats Part 1: Halloween * Episode 47: New Nutrition Label 101 * Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles
Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world. Brought to you by Produce for Kids.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
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Check out the full Episode 56 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we chat with Pamela Riemenschneider about how families can reduce food waste at home. Reducing food waste is a big concern for many families, with Americans wasting an estimated $218 billion dollars worth of food in 2017.
Pamela shares easy ways your family can help reduce food waste, ways to use all of your fruits and veggies, how to properly store fruits and veggies for longer shelf life, lunchroom waste and the truth behind expiration dates.
Pamela is a mom of two boys and the retail editor for Blue Book Services. She grew up in the world of fresh produce and has been part of the fresh produce industry for more than 10 years.
Healthy Bite Featuring Arctic Apples Today, we’re snacking on Spiced Apple Quesadillas made with Arctic Apples® nonbrowning apples! This recipe comes together in no time with simple ingredients for a healthy snack or quick meal that your kids will love. Use pre-sliced apples from Arctic Apples® to cut down on prep time and clean-up.
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- 3:04 Welcome, Pamela!
- 7:33 Easy ways families can reduce food waste at home
- 15:58 Tips to take full advantage of fruit and veggies
- 21:33 Healthy Bite Featuring Arctic Apples
- 25:30 Lunchbox/cafeteria food waste
- 32:45 Expiration dates vs best buy dates vs when food goes bad
Relevant Links: * Long-Lasting Fruits & Vegetables for a Well-Stocked Kitchen * 7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money * Guide to Storing Fresh Produce * 10 Frozen Food & Veggies to Always Have on Hand * Make Your Own Veggie Stock * How to Keep Sliced Apples from Browning * Foodkeeper App for Expiration Dates * Produce Blue Book * Produce with Pamela
Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world. Brought to you by Produce for Kids.
Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment.
If you are interested in being a guest on the Healthy Family Project podcast, contact healthyfamilyproject@produceforkids.com with your topic idea for consideration.
Check out the full Episode 55 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Ashleigh Evans of Dash of Evans all about how to grocery shop on a budget. Ashleigh loves to show fellow parents how to feed their family AND save money, all while eating healthy. Today, we chat about ways to save money at the grocery store, set and stick to your family budget, and how to prevent food waste and make the most of your groceries.
As a busy mom of 4, Ashleigh Evans has no problem taking a little help from the store. On her blog Dash of Evans, she loves to create delicious recipes with easy to find ingredients. Follow along on her Instagram stories for lunchbox ideas, simple dinner recipes and more!
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Healthy Bite Featuring DelFrescoPure® Today, we’re snacking on Hummus and Vegetable Cucumber Boats made with DelFrescoPure Mini Crunchers™ cucumbers, G.R.EAT! Grab Rinse and EAT!® orange tomatoes, and Sweet Rainbow Peppers. This yummy snack is kid-friendly, easy to make, and packed with nutrients. We partnered with DelFrescoPure to share 10 fresh summer recipes to make at home with the family. Be sure to follow DelFrescoPure for recipe ideas, giveaways, and more!
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- 2:22 Meet Ashleigh
- 3:26 Ashleigh’s top money-saving tips
- 6:02 How to figure out your family's grocery budget
- 9:25 How to reduce food waste when stocking up on grocery staples
- 12:38 Healthy Bite Featuring DelFrescoPure
- 15:37 Grocery delivery services
- 15:08 How to stick to your grocery budget
Relevant Links * Browse our newly designed website! * T-Shirt Fundraiser: Shop our What's Your Cause shirts * Check out Ashleigh’s blog - Dash of Evans and follow her on Instagram * Sign up for Ibotta and save on groceries! * Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Money on Fresh Produce * 7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money * 5 Ways to Freeze Fruits & Veggies * 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget * What’s in Season Guide to fresh produce each month
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Ep 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste * Ep 15: Fruit & Veggie Trends + Shopping Hacks * Ep 14: Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids * Ep 10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world. Brought to you by Produce for Kids.
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Check out the full Episode 54 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Richard McCarthy, Meatless Monday Culinary Ambassador, about the importance of family dinner and how families can kick start important conversations at the dinner table.
Richard McCarthy is a community development specialist, whose quest for behavior change always puts carrots ahead of sticks. In 2005, he developed one of the nation’s first farmers market incentive programs to promote local vegetable consumption among SNAP consumers in New Orleans.
Based in Brooklyn, NY, he spends hours in the kitchen with his wife and daughter exploring the traditional knowledge of global cuisines that take ordinary and affordable ingredients to prepare culinary surprises that put vegetables first. An author, broadcaster, and organizer, he values food as the bridge between people.
Writings: Slow Down with Banana com Queijo
Radio: Farmers Market Minute on WWNO-FM
Video: From Disaster to Dessert on rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina; Debate with Sam Kass at the James Beard Foundation
Healthy Bite Featuring Cranberry Marketing Committee
Today, we’re snacking on No-Bake Cranberry Pistachio Bites! Packed with oats, dried cranberries, pistachios, peanut butter and flaxseed, with a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup, these granola bites will help fill kids up and keep hunger at bay until dinner. No baking required and easy enough that kids can prep themselves. We partnered with US Cranberries to share more delicious ways to use cranberries this summer.
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Relevant Links
- Check out our newly designed website!
- Shop our #WhatsYourCause shirts & give back to Feeding America
- Follow MeatlessMonday on Instagram & Facebook
- Get recipe ideas from Meatless Monday
- Jump Start Dinner with These Conversation Starters
- Kids Cook Monday
- DeStress Monday
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 52: Fresh Produce 101: How to Pick, Clean & Store
- Episode 48: Conquering Mealtime Struggles
- Episode 35: Helpings Kids Make Good Choices
Timestamps
- 3:59 Welcome, Richard!
- 5:54 Why are family meals important?
- 12:13 Starting Family Conversations: Rose & Thorns
- 14:11 How to get family conversations flowing
- 19:53 How to engage with your tweens and teens
- 23:14 Healthy Bite Featuring US Cranberries
- 25:22 Why is it important for kids to have a say in dinner?
- 31:01 The benefits of exploring different cultures through food
- 35:56 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 53 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Michelle Mitchell, co-founder of Humm Kombucha. Over the last few years, kombucha consumption has grown in popularity and we turned to Michelle to answer all of our questions around health benefits, alcohol content, pregnancy safety, and more.
Michelle’s passion for kombucha started over a decade ago and led to her founding Humm. She is the primary driver of Humm’s amazing culture and brand ethos within our staff-centric organization. She is instrumental in creating an air of positive energy and forging a culture of joy and freedom at Humm.
Michelle worked for 6 years in sales and fundraising for Great American Opportunities and the Southwestern Company, earning top sales awards each year before founding Humm.
She is fluent in Spanish and studied Arabic extensively while spending time in the Middle East. She has competed in three Ironman triathlons and spent 3 years traveling around the world before settling in Bend, OR. Michelle is a graduate of Central College where she studied Music and Spanish and Biology.
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Healthy Bites Featuring Pero Family Farms Today, we’re snacking on the perfect summer dish - Rainbow Italian Pasta Salad featuring Pero Family Farms mini sweet peppers. This recipe is flavor-packed, loaded with nutrients, and perfect to add to your cookout menu. Mini sweet peppers add a pop of color and delicious crunch to this super tasty recipe. Prepare a large batch ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week. Click here for more delicious recipe ideas from Pero Family Farms.
Relevant Links
- Humm Kombucha
- Humm Store Locator
- Follow Humm on Instagram & Facebook
- Buy Our What’s Your Cause Shirts & Make a Difference to Families in Need
- Food Rx: What You Need to Know About Probiotics for Kids
- 5 Food Habits to Boost Your Immune System
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 50: Managing Kids at Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families
- Episode 30: Getting Kids in the Kitchen this Summer
Timestamps
- 1:03 T-Shirt Fundraiser
- 5:01 How Michelle got her start in the kombucha world
- 6:54 What is kombucha?
- 8:23 Kombucha health benefits (probiotics,
- 11:20 How much kombucha should you drink per day?
- 13:40 Kombucha alcohol content
- 14:36 Healthy Bite Featuring Pero Family Farms
- 16:06 Can you drink kombucha while pregnant?
- 17:42 Do added flavors diminish the health benefits?
- 18:48 What’s new at Humm?
- 20:00 Where to buy Humm Kombucha
Check out the full Episode 52 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Pamela Riemenschneider all about fruits and veggie hacks and must-know tips to save money and keep your produce fresh for weeks. Pamela shares her infinite produce knowledge to help us store our produce items properly, ideas for using up foods before they go bad, and an avocado hack that will change your life!
Pamela is a mom of two boys and the retail editor for Blue Book Services. She grew up in the world of fresh produce and has been part of the fresh produce industry for more than 10 years.
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Healthy Bites Featuring Eat Smart Today, we’re snacking on Eat Smart's Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit! Sweet Kale is the superhero of superfood salads. Kale, green cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, chicory, roasted pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries – all tossed in a classic poppyseed dressing. Seven superfoods never tasted so good! Enjoy on its own or pair with your protein of choice for a delicious and filling meal.
Relevant Links
- Subscribe to Produce with Pamela on Youtube
- Storing Fruits & Vegetables for Better Taste
- 7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money
- 8 Fruits & Veggies You Can Regrow from Scraps
- Long-Lasting Fruits & Vegetables for a Well-Stocked Kitchen
- Resources to Survive Quarantine with Your Family
- Cooking Substitutions: Easy Swaps for Common Ingredients
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
- Episode 50: Managing Kids at Home During Coronavirus
- Episode 36: Dietitian-Approved Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
Timestamps
- 4:27 Welcome back, Pamela!
- 5:33 Is our food safe?
- 6:44 What’s the safest way to clean our food?
- 9:20 Tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh for longer
- 20:38 Healthy Bite from Eat Smart
- 22:42 How to cut back on food waste? Eat now versus eat later veggies
- 31:52 Bagged versus packaged produce: which one is safer to buy?
- 38:51 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 51 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Tanya Acosta about navigating distance learning. With states around the country announcing school closures for the remainder of the year, distance learning is our new normal. We invited our long-time friend, Tanya Acosta, an elementary school educator with 16 years of experience, to share distance learning tips for success.
Tanya covers setting schedules, creating a designated school space, adjusting routines based on your child's needs, and lots more to keep kiddos on track while remaining flexible.
Tanya has worked in the education field in different variations for about 16 years. She is certified in elementary education K-6, Exception Education (special education) K-12 and have a reading endorsement for grades K-12. She has worked in the elementary capacity for most of her career as a classroom teacher and ESE teacher. She spent four years as a reading MTSS coach working with teachers and training them on reading instruction and how to implement interventions for their students.
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Relevant Links
- Keeping the Peace When You’re Stuck at Home
- Helping Teenagers Cope with COVID-19
- Resources to Survive Quarantine with Your Family
- Ask the Psychologist: Screen Time & Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 50: Managing Kids at Home During Coronavirus
- Episode 49: Coping with Stress & Anxiety during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families
Timestamps
- 4:16 Distance learning tips & tricks
- 8:43 Tips for setting up a dedicated distancing learning space in your home
- 15:11 Routines to put in place to help your kids stay on track
- 18:45 How much time should students be spending on school work?
- 24:26 How much flexibility to allow right now & thoughts on lowering expectations
- 27:30 Student retention during distance learning
- 34:02 Advice for parents who aren’t home during the day on how to check in on school work & keep their kids on track
- 36:56 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 50 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Kiran Dodeja Smith of Easy Real Food about managing life at home during quarantine. With the world on lockdown, we’re spending more time at home than ever and that comes with its own set of challenges. Kiran shares ways to create a schedule, split up house duties, and find creative ways to spend time together as a family.
Kiran is the mom to four kids under the age of 13, an influencer marketing manager and holistic health coach. Her site, EasyRealFood.com focuses in on real ingredients and helps families ensure they are eating whole nutritious meals. With a busy household herself, she wants to help others not feel the stress that so many often do when it comes to meal planning and eating healthfully.
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Relevant Links
- Follow Kiran on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
- Managing Anxiety & Worry Around COVID-19
- Helping Teenagers Cope with COVID-19
- Keeping the Peace When You’re Stuck at Home
- 35 Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes
- Resources to Survive Quarantine with Your Family
- Kid-Friendly Kitchen Tasks for Every Age
- 12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 49: Coping with Stress & Anxiety during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families
- Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles
- Episode 30: Getting Kids in the Kitchen This Summer
Timestamps
- 4:22 Tips for setting a schedule & setting a routine
- 14:08 How to set boundaries & encourage independence
- 21:24 How to split up cooking duties & get kids involved
- 30:12 Tips for setting up a house responsibility system
- 39:12 Creative activities to enjoy at home during quarantine
Check out the full Episode 49 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Dr. Stephanie Smith about how to manage anxiety and adjust to life around COVID-19. Dr. Stephanie shares lots of great tips to help families navigate their new routines, tips to avoid over-consuming news, and ways to address the topic with kids and help them understand what’s going on. She also shares ways to stay connected to loved ones despite isolation.
Dr. Stephanie Smith is a mother, clinical psychologist and author of Dr. Stephanie. In her practice, she works with moms, dads, teens and tweens. Dr. Smith uses humor, compassion and common sense to help people make positive changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with parents to assist them in strengthening their families from the inside out.
On her blog, she writes about technology, parenting, friendship, and pop culture – all with a mental health twist. In addition, Dr. Smith is an official blogger for the American Psychological Association’s blog, Your Mind, Your Body.
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Relevant Links
- Helping Teenagers Cope with COVID-19
- Managing Anxiety & Worry Around COVID-19
- 35 Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes
- Jump Start Dinner with these Conversation Starters
- Kid-Friendly Kitchen Tasks for Every Age
- 12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
- Foods to Fight Cold & Flu
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 3: Managing Screen Time
- Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
- Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
- Episode 40: Meditation Benefits for Kids
- Episode 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair
Timestamps
- 3:11 How to talk to kids about the pandemic
- 4:14 Tips for media consumption
- 10:18 How can we stay connected to our loved ones through social distancing
- 16:43 How to keep up with routines & figure out new schedules
- 23:14 Adjusting to life at home & setting boundaries
- 28:38 How can families manage stress? How to talk to kids about income loss?
- 32:00 How to stay positive through this situation?
Check out the full Episode 48 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Noelle Martin, RD and author of MotherhoodAndMeals.com. Noelle joined us to talk about the importance of self-care and how to make time for it when you have a busy schedule.
Noelle Martin is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition and a mom of three young boys. Noelle is founder and president Motherhood and Meals Inc. and co-founder of Nourished Beginnings. She has a passion for educating, inspiring, and empowering women to make healthy choices for themselves and their families and bring consistent habits to the chaos of life.
Noelle works with individuals, families and groups in person through one-on-one sessions and workshop settings as well as on-line through virtual courses. Noelle also enjoys teaching at Brescia University College. Noelle just released a cookbook for kids entitled “Superfoods and Super Kids Cookbook.” You can find Noelle at www.motherhoodandmeals.com and on Instagram.
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Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
- 2:55 Welcome, Noelle!
- 5:07 Self-care defined
- 10:17 How to make time for self-care
- 20:30 How to teach our kids about self-care
- 27:40 How can families disconnect from the to-do list?
- 36:17 How to ask for help? How to build your ‘village’?
Relevant Links * Follow MotherhoodandMeals and Nourished_Beginnings on Instagram * Check out Noelle’s blog * A Mama’s Heart
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Ep. 40: Meditation Benefits for Kids * Ep. 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choice * Ep. 31: Balancing Career & Family
Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world. Brought to you by Produce for Kids.
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Check out the full Episode 47 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to our official registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak, about the new nutrition facts panel and what changes to be aware of. The new label was designed to reflect more current knowledge about nutrition. Sally breaks down changes to serving sizes, added sugars, and daily values to help shoppers make more informed decisions when picking up new items.
Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
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Relevant Links
- The Food Label Gets a Makeover: 7 Changes to Know
- Check out Sally’s blog
- Follow Sally on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter
- Real Life Perspective from a Dietitian Mom
- Read Sally’s articles on WebMD
- Free courses & ebooks from Sally
- Join the Healthy Family Project Facebook group
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 46: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles
- Episode 36: Dietitian-Approved Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
- Episode 14: Why You Should Grocery Shop With Kids
Timestamps
- 3:17 Why & when the label is changing
- 5:44 What key info should we be looking for?
- 9:06 What got removed from the previous label?
- 10:12 Sugar information on the new label
- 12:51 Daily values demystified
- 15:40 Vitamins
- 16:38 Sodium
Check out the full Episode 46 show notes on our website!
In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Theresa Desuyo, mom of three and Digital Family Expert at Qustodio, the leader in digital safety and wellbeing for kids and families.
Nowadays, there’s no avoiding technology. Kids are using laptops and tablets at school and opt to spend a lot of their free time surfing the web. Theresa shares ways that parents can help their kids navigate the internet, keep them safe from harmful content, manage screen time, and how Qustodio can help.
About Qustodio:
Qustodio enables millions of families to filter out dangerous online content and activities, limit screen time and avoid screen addiction and privately share location. The app-based platform increases online safety and creates daily opportunities to talk with kids about their online experiences, aiding in the digital parenting process that is constantly changing and becoming more complicated.
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Relevant Links
- How does Qustodio work?
- Create your free Qustodio account
- Use code: SPEAKUP15 for 15% discount on premium plans through March 15
- Follow Qustodio on Instagram and Facebook
- Ask the Psychologist: Screen Time & Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 42: Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
- Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
- Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family
- Episod 3: Managing Screen Time
Timestamps
- 2:47 What is Qustodio? & how did Theresa get involved?
- 6:46 How do parents navigate the battle of online content?
- 10:40 Ways to protect kids from harmful content
- 14:28 How to manage screen time
- 20:31 How does Qustodio work?
- 24:30 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 45 show notes on our website!
In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Liz Weiss, cookbook author, blogger, dietitian, and host of the Liz's Healthy Table podcast. Liz shares solutions for common mealtime struggles including strategies for picky eaters, meal planning hacks, food waste tips, and more.
Liz has two grown boys, teaches cooking classes to kids, and has a lot of experience helping parents get healthy and happy meals onto the family table. As an registered dietitian, Liz has been passionate about healthy food and family nutrition for over 20 years and has made helping families discover the joy of wholesome and delicious food her mission.
Her podcast covers everything from fermented foods and why your family should eat them to the benefits of eating more beans. With new episodes published every two weeks featuring expert guests, Liz's podcast is a great resource for families looking to eat healthier.
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Healthy Bite Featuring Autumn Glory Apples Today, we're snacking on Autumn Glory apples! This unique apple variety has a very sweet, firm flesh with hints of cinnamon and subtle notes of caramel.
Our junior chefs, Charli and Mia, recently tested six delicious quesadilla combinations made with Autumn Glory apples. They're so easy to make and perfect for an after-school snack or fun family dinner!
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Relevant Links
- Check out Liz’s monthly series to help you Reduce Your Kitchen Carbon Footprint
- Listen to Liz’s Healthy Table
- Follow Liz on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
- 12 Essential Meal Prep Tools For Every Kitchen
- 7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
- 10 Beginner’s Tips to Meal Planning Like a Pro
- Color, Cook, Eat! - Downloadable Coloring Cookbook Series
- Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
- How to Grill Cabbage
- Society of St. Andrew Gleaning Network
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas
- Episode 22: Meal Planning for Busy Families
- Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
- Episode 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
Timestamps
- 2:11 Welcome, Liz!
- 5:20 How to Make Time for Family Dinner
- 10:50 Strategies for Getting Picky Eaters to Try New Foods
- 15:32 How to Involve Your Kids in Meal Planning & Prep
- 20:13 Healthy Bite Featuring Autumn Glory Apples
- 24:06 Reducing Food Waste & Being More Green in the Kitchen
- 37:31 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 44 show notes on our website!
Another Holiday Replay for you all this week! This conversation really hit home and as we head into 2020, it's definitely a great time to recheck our life balance.
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Brierley Horton about balancing career and parenting. Brierley takes us through how she juggles a busy work schedule while tending to her two daughters. From working in an office environment to being her own boss and working from home, Brierley shares her learnings, time management tips, the importance of building a network, and how she unwinds after a hectic week.
Brierley is a registered dietitian and single mom of two, who was formally the Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine where she spent her days coming up with healthy and quick recipe ideas for busy people. Before that, she was with EatingWell magazine. Now she freelances and works for various outlets writing, editing, and wearing her registered dietitian hat.
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Relevant Links
- Follow Brierley on Instagram
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10 Snacks to Fuel Active Kids
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What’s in Season for July
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Ask the Psychologist: Enjoying Your Kids at Every Age
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas
- Episode 14: Why You Should Grocery Shop With Kids
- Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Timestamps
1:59 Catching up with Brierley
3:55 How to balance mommyhood & career
8:52 Struggles of being your own boss & how to overcome them
11:37 The importance of building a network
16:00 Time management tips
22:31 Brierley’s learnings from being her own boss
32:04 How to decompress after a stressful week
Check out the full Episode 43 show notes on our website!
For the holiday break, we are republishing two of our most downloaded episodes. This episode with Marc Mero, former WWE wrestling champion and author, skyrocketed to the top of our downloads after it was published in summer of 2019. It's a must listen!
In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Marc Mero, former WWE Wrestling Champion and author of “How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet.” Marc shares ways parents can stay involved in their kids lives, how to navigate social media usage, and how to help kids dealing with bullying.
Marc Mero reached the pinnacle of sports-entertainment success – then lost it all – but in the process discovered what’s most important in life. Marc shares his captivating journey with audiences worldwide and inspires people to examine their life choices. As the founder of the nonprofit organization, Champion of Choices, Marc dedicates his life to helping others be the “Champion” they’re destined to be. Through his organization and school presentations, Marc empowers students to make positive choices.
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Relevant Links
- Champion of Choices
- Marc’s Upcoming School Events
- Follow Marc on Instagram
- Helping Kids Develop a Positive Body Image
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids
- Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School
Timestamps
- Welcome, Marc!
- 5:02 Tips for parents to stay involved in their kids' lives
- 12:10 Red flags parents should be looking out for
- 20:16 How to help kids dealing with bullying
- 25:41 Champion of Choices school tour
- 27:12 Advice for parents helping their kids navigate social media
- 32:04 What does a “Healthy Family” Mean?
Check out the full Episode 42 show notes on our website!
In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Tim Sheehan, co-founder of Greenlight all about teaching our kids how to be financially responsible. It seems like financial responsibility is one of those skills that we don’t think we need to tackle until our kids are in their teens, but it’s important to start talking about finances early. Tim shares tips to help parents teach their kids about managing money from a young age, including the pros of allowances and how the Greenlight Card can help.
Tim Sheehan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Greenlight. Greenlight is the safest way for parents to give their kids money, approve their spending, and prepare them for financial independence. Prior to Greenlight, Tim was the Lead Entrepreneur In Residence at Georgia Tech's startup incubator, the Advanced Technology Development Center. Earlier in Tim's career he was Director of Yahoo! Finance and responsible for growing it to the #1 finance site in the world. Tim also served as SVP Products, Marketing and Strategy for Biller Solutions at Fiserv, was a Cofounder & CEO of Reachable, General Manager of Yodlee, and Senior Product Manager at E*Trade.
About Greenlight:
Greenlight is a debit card for kids, teens and college students that parents can manage with the Greenlight app using flexible parental controls. Since 2017, Greenlight has helped more than half-a-million parents and kids manage their finances by giving parents the tools they need to teach their children how to spend wisely, the importance of saving and how to make responsible financial choices.
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Relevant Links
- Learn more about the Greenlight card
- Follow Greenlight on Instagram
- Money Skills to Teach Your Kids
- Find the Greenlight Card app on Apple App Store or Google Play
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
- Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family
- Episode 22: Meal Planning for Busy Families
- Episode 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
- Episode 17: New Year’s Resolutions for Families
Timestamps
- 3:32 How the idea for Greenlight started
- 7:27 Capabilities of Greenlight card
- 13:30 Allowance and chore capabilities through the app
- 16:14 How & when to start teaching financial responsibility to kids
- 21:43 Perks of allowances
- 25:25 How to prepare your teens for the real world
- 31:20 How to help our kids from getting into future debt
- 37:54 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 41 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Jackie Vega of the Wellness Solution about what is means to have a positive relationship with food, how to develop that relationship and how to pass that wisdom onto your kids. Jackie shares ways to evaluate new food trends and fads and how to tackle a weight loss journey in a sustainable way.
Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness. She is also the host of the new podcast - Busy Moms Kitchen.
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Relevant Links
- The Wellness Solution
- Follow Jackie on Instagram
- Follow The Wellness Solution on Instagram
- Check out Jackie’s Podcast, The Busy Moms Kitchen
- Like the Wellness Solution on Facebook
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
- Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family
- Episode 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair
- Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids
Timestamps
- 3:24 Jackie’s New Podcast
- 7:39 What does a healthy relationship with food look like?
- 9:15 Teaching kids to have a positive relationship with food
- 12:07 Dealing with the influx of food trends and fads
- 15:10 Starting a weight loss journey in a sustainable way
- 20:08 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 40 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Marisa Imon, author and host of the Mid-day Meditation Pump Up podcast. Marisa defines meditation and shares the many benefits for adults and children, along with ways to easily fit meditation into our busy schedules.
Marisa is a former teacher and also a best-selling author of the book Super-Intense: How Working with Your Emotional Intensity Makes you a Total Superhero, a meditation-creator, and comedic motivational speaker with training in positive youth development. She has created hundreds of meditations for various apps and business across the globe, serving clients across 14 countries.
She lives with Bipolar Type 1 and promotes the mindfulness practices that have positively supported her in living with her diagnosis. She believes that sharing experiences and creating safe spaces for open dialogue around mental illness can help combat stigma.
With thirteen years of experience working with youth and families of various backgrounds in the out-of-school time field, she enjoys sharing the mindfulness techniques in ways that can be easily implemented by everyone.
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Relevant Links
- Check out Marisa’s podcast
- Marisa’s Book “Super Intense How Working With Your Emotional Intensity Makes You A Superhero”
- Time Abundance Course
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Sign up for weekly challenges & meditations from Marisa
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
- Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family
- Episode 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair
- Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids
Timestamps
- 4:07 Welcome, Marisa
- 6:47 Meditation defined
- 10:50 How to properly breathe
- 16:51 How can kids benefit from meditation?
- 26:11 How to fit meditation into your day
- 31:25 Meditation for ADHD
- 36:05 Marisa’s Podcast, Midday Meditation Pump Up Podcast
- 38:59 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 39 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Maya Kaimal, award-winning cookbook author and founder of Maya Kaimal Foods, about how to easily add international foods to your menu and introduce them to your selective eaters. Maya shares ways to incorporate wordly flavors in a kidfriendly way while using it as a teaching opportunity to learn about different cultures.
Maya Kaimal is an award-winning cookbook author and founder of Maya Kaimal Foods. Raised in Boston by a South Indian father and a mother from New England, she grew up in a multi-cultural home filled with delicious and diverse foods. Her father’s Indian cooking combined with trips to visit family in India piqued her interest in that cuisine from a young age. After graduating from Pomona College where she majored in Art, she moved to New York to pursue a career in publishing. Her first book, Curried Favors, won the Julia Child Best First Book Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. In 2003 she left the publishing world and launched a line of fresh Indian sauces in partnership with her husband and journalist Guy Lawson, out of their Brooklyn apartment.
Her product line has garnered many industry awards, and has grown to include shelf stable sauces, condiments and Everyday Dal pouches. Maya Kaimal products are sold nationwide at Whole Foods Market, Safeway-Albertsons, Target, Costco, and many more.
Maya Kaimal Foods is a line that brings the vibrancy of traditional Indian flavors into modern culinary experiences. All of the line’s products are inspired by Maya’s family recipes and help families bring new flavors into their kitchens with ease.
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Relevant Links
- Follow Maya Kaimal on Instagram
- Maya Kaimal Foods on Amazon
- Where to buy Maya Kaimal Products
- Maya Kaimal Recipes
- 5 Ways to Please Picky Eaters
- 5 Tips for Getting Kids Involved in the Kitchen
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 36: Dietitian-Approved Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
- Episode 31: Balancing Career & Family
- Episode 27: Grocery Shopping on a Budget
- Episode 26: Cooking Basics & Kitchen Fundamentals
- Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
Timestamps
- 3:29 Welcome, Maya!
- 4:03 How Maya started her business
- 6:44 Becoming a mom and starting a business at the same time
- 9:32 How to expose kids to new flavors
- 12:21 Easily accessible Indian cuisine ingredients
- 21:27 How to incorporate worldly foods while using it as a teaching opportunity to learn about different cultures
- 28:09 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 38 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Emily Burson, a registered dietitian and founder & CEO of School Nutrition Plus, all about how parents can help their children make healthier choices in the lunchroom. Emily shares tips on how parents can encourage kids to make healthy choices in lunch line and educate them about the importance of nutrition and overall health as well as how parents can advocate for healthy choices in the lunchroom.
School Nutrition Plus is a full-service caterer that specializes in the unique needs of charter schools. Their chefs prepare nutritious and appetizing meals, all from scratch, that get kids to not only eat their veggies but love them.
Emily oversees the overall direction of SNP, utilizing her broad knowledge of nutrition and experience in the food service industry. Before founding the company, she served as a food service consultant for Consulting Nutritional Services, taught Nutrition and Foodservice at Pepperdine University and managed charter school accounts in Southern California for Sodexo School Services.
Emily is also the author of the A Chef Walks Into a Cafeteria cookbook, which honors the flavor values of scratch cooking and will inspire families to cook together, with recipes actually served in the school cafeteria!
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Relevant Links
- How to Make Healthy Choices in the Lunch Line
- 10 Back to School Meal Planning Tips
- Back to School Recipes & Tips
- Connect with Emily on Facebook and Instagram
- School Nutrition Plus
- A Chef Walks into a Cafeteria cookbook
- Catch up on Food Rx!
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
- Episode 34: Lunchbox Packing Mistakes to Avoid
- Episode 33: Thinking Outside the Lunchbox Rut
- Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Timestamps
- 2:40 School Nutrition Plus intro
- 6:55 How can parents encourage kids to make healthy lunch choices
- 9:40 Ways parents can advocate for lunchroom changes in schools
- 12:48 How to sway kids to make better choices without shaming them
- 16:10 Recipe inspiration for the foods Emily makes in schools
- 19:25 A Chef Walks into a Cafeteria - scratch cook recipes
- 25:10 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 37 how notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Sally Kuzemchak, the official registered dietitians of Produce for Kids and the voice behind RealMomNutrition.com, all about balancing the holiday sugar rush. Sally shares general rules for incorporating healthier foods into your holiday celebrations, how to focus on the holiday activities rather than the food, and how to get back into the swing of things post holiday.
Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
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Relevant Links
- How to Practice Mindful Eating in Your Daily Life
- 25 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
- Fun & Healthy Thanksgiving Treats for Kids
- Fun Snacks for the Holiday Season
- 20 Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats
- Grab Sally’s Books: 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids book (Amazon link) and Dinnertime Survival Guide book (Amazon link)
- Connect with Sally on Facebook and Instagram
- Healthy Treats for Halloween Class Parties
- Why We Do The Switch Witch
- Class Party ideas for Halloween and Valentines’ Day
- Donate Halloween Candy to the troops
Holiday Content
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Valentine’s Day
- Easter
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Ep6: Mindful Eating for Your Family
- Ep12: Healthy Holiday Treats Part 1: Halloween
- Ep13: Healthy Holiday Treats Part 2: Thanksgiving & Christmas
Timestamps
- 3:01 How to create balance during the holiday season
- 5:14 Holiday excitement outside of food
- 9:12 Healthy holiday swaps
- 14:01 How to get back into the swing of things post holiday
- 22:13 Halloween treat alternatives
- 24:15 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Check out the full Episode 36 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to registered dietitian Julie Harrington of julieharringtonrd.com about how to make healthy choices at the grocery store that go beyond the perimeter of the store. Julie believes that there is no one size fits all approach to nutrition and shares lots of great tips for finding healthy foods outside of the produce department, nutrition label hacks, and ways to make grocery shopping more efficient.
Julie Harrington, RD, is a registered dietitian, chef, and author. She blogs at julieharringtonrd.com, committed to helping people gain confidence in the kitchen to create nourishing meals. She is the author of The Healing Soup Cookbook, hearty recipes to boost immunity and restore health. She also loves teaching kids culinary classes to encourage healthy eating habits at a young age.
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Relevant Links
- Connect with Julie on her website, Instagram and snag a copy of her book!
- Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Money on Fresh Produce
- 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget
- Julie’s Grocery Store Finds
- Navigating the Frozen Aisle at the Grocery Store
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Ep10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
- Ep14: Why You Should Grocery Shop with Kids
- Ep27: Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Timestamps
- 1:50 Welcome, Julie!
- 5:33 Where to look for healthy options in the grocery store
- 12:07 Is there a perfect ratio of fresh vs packaged food?
- 14:37 Tips for reading nutrition labels
- 21:06 Healthy Bite from the National Watermelon Promotion Board
- 24:11 How to make grocery shopping more efficient
- 24:57 The wing it method
- 30:46 What does a “Healthy Family” Mean?
Check out the full Episode 35 show notes on our website!
In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Marc Mero, Former WWE Wrestling Champion and Author of “How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet” about helping kids make good choices. Marc shares ways parents can stay involved in their kids lives, how to navigate social media usage, and how to help kids dealing with bullying.
Marc Mero reached the pinnacle of sports-entertainment success – then lost it all – but in the process discovered what’s most important in life. Marc shares his captivating journey with audiences worldwide and inspires people to examine their life choices. As the founder of the nonprofit organization, Champion of Choices, Marc dedicates his life to helping others be the “Champion” they’re destined to be. Through his organization and school presentations, Marc empowers students to make positive choices.
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Power Your Lunchbox
Looking for more healthy lunchbox inspiration? We have you covered with 70+ registered dietitian-approved, kid-tested ideas on PowerYourLunchbox.com! You can find everything from non-sandwich lunches and gluten-free options to ways to repurpose leftovers and more.
Don’t forget to show us your healthy lunchboxes on Instagram using #PowerYourLunchbox for a chance to win weekly prizes.
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Relevant Links
- Champion of Choices
- Marc’s Upcoming School Events
- Follow Marc on Instagram
- Helping Kids Develop a Positive Body Image
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids
- Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School
Timestamps
- Welcome, Marc!
- 5:02 Tips for parents to stay involved in their kids' lives
- 12:10 Red flags parents should be looking out for
- 20:16 How to help kids dealing with bullying
- 25:41 Champion of Choices school tour
- 27:12 Advice for parents helping their kids navigate social media
- 32:04 What does a “Healthy Family” Mean?
Check out the full Episode 34 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Sally Kuzemchak, the new official registered dietitians of Produce for Kids and voice behind RealMomNutrition.com, all about avoiding those lunchbox-packing mistakes. Sally shares tips on repurposing leftovers, how to keep items fresh, introducing new foods and packing a balanced lunch.
Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids, a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families.
An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape.
Sally received her master’s degree in dietetics from The Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family.
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Power Your Lunchbox
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Healthy Bites Featuring Pero Family Farms® Mini Sweet Peppers
Since 1908, Pero Family Farms has been dedicated to sustainable farming for the freshest and best-tasting vegetables for over five generations. Proud supporters of Produce for Kids, Pero believes teaching kids about the importance of healthy food choices will encourage a healthy lifestyle that will last a lifetime. As the #1 brand of snipped green beans and mini sweet peppers in the USA, Pero strives to provide families with the freshest, most-nutritious produce, packaged in convenient options making it easy to eat healthy every day. For more delicious and healthy recipe ideas, visit PeroFamilyFarms.com!
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Relevant Links
- How Much Should You Pack In Your Child’s Lunch Box?
- Sally’s FREE Lunch Packing Course
- The Best Lunchboxes for Kids
- How to Keep Apples from Browning
- The Ultimate Guide to Packing Healthy Lunchboxes
- 5 Food Safety Tips for Packing Lunchboxes
- 20 Lunchbox Tips & Hacks from Parents
- 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids book (Amazon link)
- Dinnertime Survival Guide book (Amazon link)
- PackIt Freezable Lunchboxes (Amazon link)
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 33: Thinkinging Outside the Lunchbox Rut
- Episode 20: Packing School Lunches for Kids & Teens
- Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School
- Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Timestamps
3:26 Meet Sally
6:08 Repurposing Leftovers & Lunchbox Food Safety
10:18 Healthy Bites Featuring Pero Family Farms® Mini Sweet Peppers
11:34 Keeping Foods Fresh in the Lunchbox
18:10 Introducing New Foods in the Lunchbox
20:48 Lunchbox Portion Sizes
25:51 What does a “Healthy Family” Mean?
Check out the full Episode 33 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Gillian Fein, founder of LaLa Lunchbox, all about back to school lunchboxes and how to think outside the lunchbox rut. Gillian shares tips on infusing creativity into lunchboxes, thinking outside of the box and trying something new with your kids’ lunches without spending a lot of time. She also shares tips on creating a balanced lunch and dealing with food allergies.
Gillian is a mom to three kids, grew up in a food family and has a real passion for helping develop the mindful eaters of tomorrow.
Her app, LaLa Lunchbox, is a best-selling meal planning app for families and the only one that involves kids in the process of choosing their foods. The app makes lunch planning and packing easier and helps families save time and money. Kids set up virtual lunchboxes and select meals for the week ahead by feeding a hungry monster from a completely customizable Food Library of healthy options. Kids' choices become a handy grocery list for parents.
Power Your Lunchbox
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Don’t forget to show us your healthy lunchboxes on Instagram using #PowerYourLunchbox for a chance to win weekly prizes.
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Relevant Links
- 27 Non Sandwich Lunchbox Ideas for Back to School
- 70+ Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Kids
- The Ultimate Guide to Packing Healthy Lunchboxes
- The Best Lunchboxes for Kids
- Fun Fruit & Veggie Shapes for the Lunchbox
- LaLa Lunchbox App
- Connect with Gillian: Check out her website or follow on Instagram
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 20: Packing School Lunches for Kids & Teens
- Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School
- Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Timestamps
2:17 Welcome, Gillian!
6:36 Inspiration Behind LaLa Lunchbox App
13:22 How to Infuse Creativity into Lunchboxes
14:45 Sweets in the Lunchbox
20:02 Allergy-friendly Ideas through Lala Lunchbox App
25:55 Lunchboxes: Sticking to What Works VS Trying New Things
Check out the full Episode 32 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to McKenzie Jones, RDN all about nutrition and health during pregnancy. McKenzie share tips on proper nutrition while pregnant, what food groups to eat, how nutrition and appetite changes during pregnancy and giving into those crazy cravings.
We have a special guest host today, our digital marketing manager Amber Gray, who along with McKenzie, is expecting her first child this fall. This episode is a must-listen for all expecting parents, your friends and family members who are expecting or for those looking to start a family soon.
McKenzie Jones is a Los Angeles-based Registered Dietitian, nutritionist for NutriBullet, and writer and communicator who truly loves meeting and connecting with people. Grounded in science with an integrative and holistic approach, she aims to make the world a healthier, happier place by helping people feel their best from the inside out and encouraging others to restore a judgment-free relationship with food. McKenzie has been a contributing editor for the award-winning publication Environmental Nutrition and her numerous articles, nutrition tips, and recipes can be found in publications such as The Chicago Tribune, Today’s Dietitian, Food and Nutrition Magazine, and more.
McKenzie graduated magna cum laude from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Nutrition and completed her dietetic internship at Bastyr University in Seattle. She is a member of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a member of the dietetic practice group, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. When she’s not dishing out nutrition tidbits, you can find McKenzie cooking in her sunny kitchen, hiking along with her favorite Southern California trails, or packing her bags and heading out for her next adventure.
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Relevant Links
- Food to Help Cure Morning Sickness
- Build Your Own Smoothie
- Connect with McKenzie: Visit her website or follow on Instagram
New Recipes:
- Cherry Pear Smoothie Bowl
- Broiled Peaches with Greek Yogurt & Almonds
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Navigating First Foods
Timestamps
- 2:22 Welcome Amber & McKenzie!
- 5:32 Important foods to eat during pregnancy
- 10:38 First trimester eating tips
- 15:16 How much to eat during pregnancy
- 17:21 How to deal with pregnancy cravings
- 20:46 Staying hydrated during pregnancy
Check out the full Episode 31 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Brierley Horton about balancing career and parenting. Brierley takes us through how she juggles a busy work schedule while tending to her two daughters. From working in an office environment to being her own boss and working from home, Brierley shares her learnings, time management tips, the importance of building a network, and how she unwinds after a hectic week.
Brierley is a registered dietitian and single mom of two, who was formally the Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine where she spent her days coming up with healthy and quick recipe ideas for busy people. Before that, she was with EatingWell magazine. Now she freelances and works for various outlets writing, editing, and wearing her registered dietitian hat.
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Healthy Family Project Facebook Group
Join our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in!
Relevant Links
- Follow Brierley on Instagram
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- 10 Snacks to Fuel Active Kids
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What’s in Season for July
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Ask the Psychologist: Enjoying Your Kids at Every Age
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas
- Episode 14: Why You Should Grocery Shop With Kids
- Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Timestamps
1:59 Catching up with Brierley
3:55 How to balance mommyhood & career
8:52 Struggles of being your own boss & how to overcome them
11:37 The importance of building a network
16:00 Time management tips
22:31 Brierley’s learnings from being her own boss
32:04 How to decompress after a stressful week
Book Reference: https://www.amazon.com/What-Charge-Strategies-Freelancers-Consultants/dp/143276764X
Check out the full Episode 30 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Kiran Dodeja Smith of Easy Real Food about easy ways to get your kids in the kitchen this summer. Let’s face it - summer camps are expensive! Kiran is here to talk about easy ways to get kids in the kitchen with her new at-home summer camp - Camp Kitchen!
Kiran gives easy recommendations to getting kids in the kitchen during the downtime of summer, how parents can be motivated to make it happen, age-appropriate kitchen tasks and ways to work around allergies.
Kiran is the mom to four kids under the age of 13, an influencer marketing manager and holistic health coach. Her site, EasyRealFood.com focuses in on real ingredients and helps families ensure they are eating whole nutritious meals. With a busy household herself, she wants to help others not feel the stress that so many often do when it comes to meal planning and eating healthfully.
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Healthy Family Project Facebook Group
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Relevant Links
- 6 Steps for Cooking with Your Kids This Summer
- Kid-Friendly Kitchen Tasks for Every Age
- Follow Kiran on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
- Power Your Summer - Enter to Win!
- 15 Cool Summer Treats
- 20 Kid-Friendly Energy Bite Recipes
- Produce for Kids on YouTube - new videos weekly!
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Ep. 14 - Why You Should Grocery Shop with Kids
- Ep. 26 - Cooking Basics & Kitchen Fundamentals
- Ep. 21 - Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
Timestamps
3:00 Welcome Kiran!
4:30 Getting Kids in the Kitchen this Summer
10:49 Getting Motivated as Parents
13:37 Intro to Camp Kitchen
18:56 Age-Appropriate Kitchen Activities
21:34 How Parents Get Involved
23:30 Allergies & Dietary Restrictions
Check out the full Episode 29 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Jessica DeLuise, MHS, PAC, author of Eat Your Way to Wellness, on the importance of food and how it can positively or negatively affect our health and wellness.
Jessica uses her medical expertise to help explain the background behind this “Food as Medicine” movement in a way we can all understand. From inflammation to mood and anxiety, Jessica breaks down foods and actions that can help improve your health.
Jessica has a Masters degree in health science and practices as a medical physician assistant. Jessica is a certified culinary medicine specialist from Tulane University and is ServSafe certified for safe food practice.
She founded Eat Your Way to Wellness as a platform to educate and counsel clients. Food is the foundation for good health and by choosing quality ingredients and fueling your body with proper nutrition you can look and feel your best. More than that, Jessica wants to dispel the myth that "health food" is boring or bland.
Disclaimer: Before making any health or diet changes, please consult your doctor. The information shared in this episode is meant to be informative but not replace medical advice from your doctor.
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Relevant Links
National Institute of Health (NIH)
EatRight.org
Harvard Health
UC Health
Mental Illness, Appetite & Staying Healthy
Follow Jessica on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Ep. 4: Easing Into a Plant-Based Life
Ep. 10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
Ep. 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family
Ep. 26: Cooking Basics & Kitchen Fundamentals
Ep. 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair
Timestamps
1:36 Food as medicine
3:51 Credible sources to learn more about food as medicine
5:45 Foods that support a healthy respiratory system
8:45 Foods that help with inflammation
11:16 How does food affect mood?
15:45 Foods to battle a cold
Check out the full Episode 28 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we’re celebrating our first anniversary with a look back at some of our most popular episodes from the last year.
Episode 2: Dealing with Picky Eaters
Registered dietitian, Holley Grainger, shares tips and ideas on how to deal with picky (selective) eater. As a mom of 2, she shares her experience with raising her little ones to be healthy eaters.
Episode 3: Managing Screen Time
Psychologist, Dr. Stephanie Smith, talks about managing screen time, including how to set screen time limits, how to keep guidelines in place and how parents can set an example for their kids.
Episode 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
Pamela Riemenschneider shares tips on how families can reduce food waste at home, ways to use all of your fruits and veggies, how to properly store fruits and veggies for longer shelf life, lunchroom waste and the truth behind expiration dates.
Episode 23: Make-Ahead Meal Ideas
Brierley Horton, registered dietitian and single mom of two, shares tips about make-ahead meals, how to prep meals in advance, make-ahead breakfast and snack ideas, how to freeze meals and more.
Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Aggie Goodman shares her easy dinner hacks including tips for leftovers, pantry staples, kitchen gadget must-haves, and more.
Power Your Summer
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The latest from Produce for Kids
- What's in Season for June
- Tips for Transitioning into Summer
- 10 Fun Summer Cookout Ideas
- Mini Mediterranean Chopped Salad Flatbreads (No-Cook!)
- Homemade Ranch Hummus
Timestamps
1:55 Dealing with Picky Eaters
4:31 Managing Screen Time
7:42 How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
11:53 Story Time with Charli and Grace
13:58 Make-Ahead Meal Ideas
18:14 Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Check out the full Episode 27 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Ashleigh Evans of Dash of Evans all about how to grocery shop on a budget. Ashleigh loves to show fellow parents how to feed their family AND save money, all while eating healthy. Today, we chat about ways to save money at the grocery store, set and stick to your family budget, and how to prevent food waste and make the most of your groceries.
As a busy mom of 4, Ashleigh Evans has no problem taking a little help from the store. On her blog Dash of Evans, she loves to create delicious recipes with easy to find ingredients. Follow along on her Instagram stories for lunchbox ideas, simple dinner recipes and more!
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Relevant Links
Check out Ashleigh’s blog - Dash of Evans and follow her on Instagram
Sign up for Ibotta and save on groceries!
Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Money on Fresh Produce
7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
5 Ways to Freeze Fruits & Veggies
5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget
What’s in Season Guide to fresh produce each month
The latest from Produce for Kids
Build Your Own Buddha Bowl + 15 Healthy Buddha Bowl Recipes
30 No-Cook Meals for Summer
Stay tuned for Power Your Summer starting on May 27 for a chance to win fun prizes all summer!
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Ep 18: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
Ep 15: Fruit & Veggie Trends + Shopping Hacks
Ep 14: Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
Ep 10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
Timestamps
1:12 Meet Ashleigh
2:05 Ashleigh’s top money-saving tips
4:42 How to figure out your family's grocery budget
8:08 How to reduce food waste when stocking up on grocery staples
12:34 Grocery delivery services
15:08 How to stick to your grocery budget
Check out the full Episode 26 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Dr. Peggy Policastro, RDN, who is an advocate for empowering kids and families with the tools they need to live healthier lives. Peggy shares tips on cooking basics including how families can get started cooking at home, why cooking at home is so important and what basic skills to master.
Dr. Peggy Policastro, RDN, is the Director of Behavioral Nutrition in the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health at Rutgers University and the Director of Nutrition for Rutgers Dining Services. In addition to being a Registered Dietitian, she holds a master’s degree in Nutritional Science from Rutgers and a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies-Nutritional Science and Psychology.
Her research interest is in the area of Behavioral Economics and the use of nudges to encourage healthy eating behaviors. She has numerous journal publications in the area of Behavioral Nutrition and during her tenure at Rutgers, has mentored hundreds of students on research projects investigating dietary habits of college students.
She currently is very active in the MCURC Research Group, leading multi-site projects and holding the position of Co-Chair of the Academic Committee. As a professional in both the academic and dining services arenas, Dr. Peggy Policastro is uniquely suited to be a champion and researcher for healthy eating behaviors.
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Relevant Links
Kids Cook Monday - sign up for the free Family Dinner Date Newsletter
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Tasks for Every Age
5 Tips for Getting Kids Involved in the Kitchen
Where to Start When You Don’t Like to Cook
Connect with Peggy - https://njhki.rutgers.edu/
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
Episode 16: Journey of a Picky Eater
Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Timestamps
2:16 Meet Dr. Peggy
4:03 What is culinary literacy?
4:56 Tips for families looking to start their culinary journey
9:15 The importance of basic kitchen skills
11:23 Kid menu vs adult menu
17:24 Basic cooking terms
Check out the full Episode 25 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Dr. Stephanie Smith about easing testing anxiety in kids and teens. Dr. Stephanie shares tips on how to help your kids manage testing stress, how to prepare mentally for testing, establishing a good morning routine for big tests and how to talk to your kids about their test results. Whether your child undergoes standardized testing at school, is prepping for college entrance exams like the SATs or just has a big school test coming up, this episode is a must-listen!
Dr. Stephanie Smith is a mother, clinical psychologist and author of Dr. Stephanie. In her practice, she works with moms, dads, teens and tweens. Dr. Smith uses humor, compassion and common sense to help people make positive changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with parents to assist them in strengthening their families from the inside out.
On her blog, she writes about technology, parenting, friendship, and pop culture – all with a mental health twist. In addition, Dr. Smith is an official blogger for the American Psychological Association’s blog, Your Mind, Your Body.
Healthy Bites!
Today, we’re snacking on a delicious Caramelized Vidalia® Onion, Goat Cheese and Arugula Flatbread Pizza from RealSweet® Onions! Caramelize your onions ahead of time and throw this flatbread together is just 15 minutes. Vidalia season officially kicks off on April 22 so keep your eyes peeled for RealSweet Vidalia onions hitting a grocery store near you. Grab the recipes on RealSweet.com.
Relevant Links
Ask the Psychologist: Managing School Anxiety
Dr. Stephanie Smith’s blog
How to Build a Better Breakfast
12 Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas
Standardized Tests - How to Help Kids Cope with the Pressure
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Episode 19: Promoting Positive Body Image with Kids
Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School
Episode 3: Managing Screen Time
Timestamps
1:55 How to help kids & teens manage stress around tests
6:08 How parents can help kids mentally prepare for tests
8:45 Healthy Bite Break
11:15 Tips for morning routine on the day of a big test
14:01 How should parents go about reviewing test results with kids
Check out the full Episode 24 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to our very own Lesley Daniels about the importance of exercising as a family. Lesley shares tips on everything from fitting exercise in your family’s daily routine in any season, family Ninja courses, how to have fun exercising as a family and how to embrace exercise as a way of life.
Lesley has always been a champion when it comes to exercising with her family and we couldn’t think of anyone better than her to talk to us about how to make this happen.
When Lesley, Produce for Kids director of sales and account development, is not doing laundry, stepping on Legos or enjoying the great outdoors with her two little dudes, she is working alongside the greatest dedicated growers and grocery retailers to educate shoppers and raise funds for children’s charities. As a working mom and passionate home chef, she knows the time crunch and pushback that parents face at mealtime. Her passion is in providing great recipes, solutions and tips to make home life a little easier and healthier.
Relevant Links
The Slight Edge book
Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube
Kids Balance Boards
How to Make Changes that Last
Pediatrician-Approved Tips to Get Kids Active
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Mom-Approved Ways to Unplug & Play
12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Ep. 3: Managing Screen Time
Timestamps
2:44 How to make exercise part of the regular routine
10:15 How to stay active when it’s raining or snowing
15:17 Fun outdoor activity ideas
21:04 How to find the motivation to exercise
Check out the full Episode 24 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to our very own Lesley Daniels about the importance of exercising as a family. Lesley shares tips on everything from fitting exercise in your family’s daily routine in any season, family Ninja courses, how to have fun exercising as a family and how to embrace exercise as a way of life.
Lesley has always been a champion when it comes to exercising with her family and we couldn’t think of anyone better than her to talk to us about how to make this happen.
When Lesley, Produce for Kids director of sales and account development, is not doing laundry, stepping on Legos or enjoying the great outdoors with her two little dudes, she is working alongside the greatest dedicated growers and grocery retailers to educate shoppers and raise funds for children’s charities. As a working mom and passionate home chef, she knows the time crunch and pushback that parents face at mealtime. Her passion is in providing great recipes, solutions and tips to make home life a little easier and healthier.
Relevant Links
The Slight Edge book
Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube
Kids Balance Boards
How to Make Changes that Last
Pediatrician-Approved Tips to Get Kids Active
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Mom-Approved Ways to Unplug & Play
12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Ep. 3: Managing Screen Time
Timestamps
2:44 How to make exercise part of the regular routine
10:15 How to stay active when it’s raining or snowing
15:17 Fun outdoor activity ideas
21:04 How to find the motivation to exercise
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to our very own Lesley Daniels about the importance of exercising as a family. Lesley shares tips on everything from fitting exercise in your family’s daily routine in any season, family Ninja courses, how to have fun exercising as a family and how to embrace exercise as a way of life.
Lesley has always been a champion when it comes to exercising with her family and we couldn’t think of anyone better than her to talk to us about how to make this happen.
When Lesley, Produce for Kids director of sales and account development, is not doing laundry, stepping on Legos or enjoying the great outdoors with her two little dudes, she is working alongside the greatest dedicated growers and grocery retailers to educate shoppers and raise funds for children’s charities. As a working mom and passionate home chef, she knows the time crunch and pushback that parents face at mealtime. Her passion is in providing great recipes, solutions and tips to make home life a little easier and healthier.
Relevant Links
The Slight Edge book
Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube
Kids Balance Boards
How to Make Changes that Last
Pediatrician-Approved Tips to Get Kids Active
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Mom-Approved Ways to Unplug & Play
12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Ep. 3: Managing Screen Time
Timestamps
2:44 How to make exercise part of the regular routine
10:15 How to stay active when it’s raining or snowing
15:17 Fun outdoor activity ideas
21:04 How to find the motivation to exercise
Check out the full Episode 23 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Brierley Horton about make-ahead meals. Brierly shares tips on how to prep meals in advance, make-ahead breakfast and snack ideas, how to freeze meals and more.
Brierley is a registered dietitian and single mom of two, who was formally the Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine where she spent her days coming up with healthy and quick recipe ideas for busy people. Before that, she was with EatingWell magazine. Now she freelances and works for various outlets writing, editing, and wearing her registered dietitian hat.
Healthy Bites!
Today, we’re snacking on some easy make-ahead egg muffins! These simple muffins can be made with your favorite veggies like our Mission for Nutrition partners Avocados From Mexico, Pero Family Farms® mini sweet peppers and Earthbound Farm® baby spinach! Easy to mix and match and reheat for quick breakfasts all week. Watch the video and get the recipe on YouTube.
Mission For Nutrition
Our Mission for Nutrition is still going strong! Head to themissionfornutrition.com to download our free 5-day meal plan ebook and also to win all of our great weekly prizes (this week is a KitchenAid stand mixer!).
Relevant Links
24 Healthy Recipes That Reheat Well
15+ Make-Ahead & Freezable Meals
6 Tips for Freezer Meal Success
12 Essential Meal Prep Tools
Favorite Make-Ahead Recipes
Granola Bars
Baked Mac & Cheese
Banana Bread
Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Ep. 22: Meal Planning for Busy Families
Ep. 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
Ep. 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Ep. 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Ep. 1: Meal Planning for Beginners
Timestamps
1:11 Meet Brierley
2:19 Staple make-ahead dinners
6:04 Make-ahead snacks
10:10 Healthy Bite
12:14 Breakfast meal prep ideas
15:41 Freezer meals
23:14 How to make time for meal planning
Check out the full Episode 22 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Jessica Levinson, registered dietitian and author of the 52 Week Meal Planner Workbook about how to ease into meal planning and make it a regular part of your life. Jessica shares her favorite freezer, pantry staples and ways to reduce food waste for busy families.
Jessica is a mother of two and author of the 52-Week Meal Planner. Jessica’s passion lies in the kitchen, where she develops nutritious and delicious recipes to feed her family and inspire others to do the same. On her blog, she shares easy recipes, meal planning tips, and school lunchbox ideas. Jessica also lends her expertise to popular websites and magazines like Prevention, Fitness, SELF, SHAPE, Everyday Health, and Women’s Health.
Healthy Bites!
Today, we’re snacking on some delicious items from our Mission From Nutrition sponsors, Crispy Green and Eat Smart. Crispy Green Crispy Snacks are made with 100% real fruit, allergy-friendly, and available in 7 flavors. Perfect to take on the go and give to your kiddos as a healthy snack. We also tried Eat Smart Sweet Kale Salad. This tasty salad kit is an easy side dish or can be jazzed up with extra veggies and protein for a filling and nutritious meal.
Relevant Links
Jessica’s blog
52 Week Meal Planner
Download your free meal planning ebook
How to Stop Short-Order Cooking for Your Family
12 Essential Meal Prep Tools for Every Kitchen
25 Healthy One-Pot Meals
23 Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
Follow Jessica on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter
Other Podcast Episodes:
Episode 1: Meal Planning for Beginners
Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Episode 11: Meal Planning Made Easy
Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids
Timestamps
1:09 Meet Jessica
2:57 Advice for families looking to start meal planning
5:12 Meal planning while reducing food waste
7:22 Freezer and pantry staples
10:46 Healthy Bites Break with Mission For Nutrition Partners
13:40 How to avoid recipe burnout
19:03 Double duty meals
Check out the full Episode 21 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Heather Englund of Fit Mama Real Food about how to start cooking and meal prepping with kids. Heather shares what age to get kids in the kitchen, easy kitchen tasks for little ones, and how to get them involved in the kitchen.
Heather is a fellow podcast host on Fit Mama Real Food Radio. She’s mom to four little ones, teaches a variety of group fitness classes and is an advocate for real food. On her podcast and blog, she talks all about food, fitness, motherhood and mindset.
Relevant Links
Fit Mama Real Food
Fit Mama Real Food Podcast
Follow Heather on Instagram
3-ingredient Cheddar Broccoli Egg Muffins
Free e-book - Feeding Kids Real Food
Learning Tower
Kids Knives
Watermelon Salsa
Themissionfornutrition.com
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks
Episode 14: Tips for Grocery Shopping for Kids
Timestamps
1:10 Meet Heather
2:47 Philosophy around cooking with kids
5:05 What age to bring kids into the kitchen
6:01 Kitchen tasks for kids
17:08 Ideas for kids involved in meal prepping
22:18 Kitchen gadget tips
Check out the full Episode 20 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Jodi Danen of Create Kids Club about packing healthy lunchboxes for all ages. She shares tips on what and how much to pack for different ages, how to get your kids to eat their lunch and more.
Jodi Danen is a registered dietitian and mother of two elementary-aged budding chefs. She is the voice of Create Kids Club, a food and nutrition blog for parents who desire healthy family meals but are short on time. Her recipes are simple to prepare, have a short ingredient list, and focus on fresh foods. With her background in school nutrition, she is passionate about getting children in the kitchen cooking at young ages & believes this is key to forming healthy habits for life.
Relevant Links
75+ Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
The Ultimate Guide to Packing Healthy Lunchboxes
Tips for Packing School Lunches
10 Ways to Add Fruits & Veggies to Lunchboxes
The Best Lunchboxes for Kids
Fun Fruit & Veggie Shapes for the Lunchbox
Lunch Bites from Create Kids Club
Choose Your Lunch printable
Subscribe to the Produce for Kids Newsletter
Sign up for the Create Kids Club Newsletter
Follow Create Kids Club on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Episode 18: Reducing Food Waste at Home
Timestamps
1:43 Meet Jodi
3:37 Portion sizes for lunchboxes
11:52 Lunch ideas for toddlers
13:53 How to make lunches more for elementary school kids
16:15 Lunchbox notes
19:40 How to convince teens to pack a lunch
Check out the full Episode 19 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we chat with Dr. Stephanie Smith about promoting a positive body image with kids. She shares tips on helping kids understand real vs photoshopped images online or in magazines, how parents can set a good example of body acceptance for kids, parenting kids with different body types and more.
Dr. Stephanie Smith is a mother, clinical psychologist and author of Dr. Stephanie. In her practice, she works with moms, dads, teens and tweens. Dr. Smith uses humor, compassion and common sense to help people make positive changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with parents to assist them in strengthening their families from the inside out.
On her blog, she writes about technology, parenting, friendship, and pop culture – all with a mental health twist. In addition, Dr. Smith is an official blogger for the American Psychological Association’s blog, Your Mind, Your Body.
Relevant Links
Modeling a Healthy Body Image for Your Kids
Helping Kids develop Positive Body Image
Tips for Parenting Kids with Different Body Types
Ask the Psychologist: Kids and BMI
Dr. Stephanie Smith’s blog
Timestamps
2:10 How can parents model positive body image for kids
7:21 Tips for addressing body image with kids
9:50 Different body types in the family
15:22 Preparing for doctors visits and discussion of weight
23:10 Body image and social media
26:30 How to help kids accept their bodies while undergoing health changes
Check out the full Episode 18 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we chat with Pamela Riemenschneider about how families can reduce food waste at home. Reducing food waste is a big concern for many families, with Americans wasting an estimated $218 billion dollars worth of food in 2017.
Pamela is a mom of two boys and the retail editor for Blue Book Services. She grew up in the world of fresh produce and has been part of the fresh produce industry for more than 10 years.
Listen to hear Pamela share easy ways your family can help reduce food waste, ways to use all of your fruits and veggies, how to properly store fruits and veggies for a longer shelf life, lunchroom waste and the truth behind expiration dates.
Relevant Links:
7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Guide to Storing Fresh Produce
Make Your Own Veggie Stock
How to Keep Sliced Apples from Browning
Foodkeeper App for Expiration Dates
Produce Blue Book
Produce with Pamela
Time Stamps
1:56 Meet Pamela
6:31 Easy ways families can reduce food waste at home
14:57 Tips to take full advantage of fruit and veggies
22:21 Lunchbox/cafeteria food waste
29:24 Expiration dates vs best buy dates vs when food goes bad
Check out the full Episode 17 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we reached out to all of this year’s guests to find out what their healthy New Year’s resolutions are and asked them to share tips for other families looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle in the new year.
Hear from past guests including:
- Dr. Stephanie Smith, Psychologist, from Episode 3: Managing Screen Time and Episode 8: Anxiety Around Back to School
- Corey Warren of Lean Green DAD from Episode 4: Easing into a Plant-Based Life
- Anne L’Heureux, Registered Dietitian at Hannaford from Episode 10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
- Kiran Dodeja Smith of Real Easy Food from Episode 14: Why You Should Grocery Shop with Kids
- Brenda Thompson of Meal Planning Magic from Episode 1: Meal Planning for Beginners and Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
- George Szczepanski of Prodcast Across the Produce Aisle from Episode 15: Fruit & Veggie Trends and Shopping Hacks
- Amy Roskelley of Super Healthy Kids from Episode 11: Meal Planning Made Easy
2019 Resolutions: thoughts, ideas, and how to keep them
- 1:29 Amanda Keefer
- 4:06 Dr. Stephanie Smith
- 5:51 Cory Warren
- 9:25 Anne L’Heureux
- 12:04 Kiran Dodeja Smith
- 14:12 Brenda Thompson
- 17:51 George Szczepanski
- 20:33 Amy Roskelley
Relevant Links:
20 Healthy Snacks for Your New Year’s Eve Party
8 Products for a Healthy New Year
10 Easy Tips for a Healthy New Year
Defining Diets: What Your Family Needs to Know About Popular Diets
14 Healthy Smoothie to Kick off the New Year
Check out the full Episode 16 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Grace Vilches, marketing coordinator at Produce for Kids. Grace shares her journey from picky eater to healthy eater. She shares advice and tips on how to get kids to try new foods and gives parents everywhere some relief that a picky child doesn’t have to grow up to be a picky adult.
As south Florida native, Grace grew up in Miami surrounded by delicious Cuban food and a love for family. When she isn’t connecting with the Produce for Kids audience on social media, you can find her watching cooking videos, catching up on her favorite Netflix series, and looking for new foodie spots to check out on Yelp.
NEW Healthy Bites!
Today, we’re snacking on Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites. Perfect to throw in your bag or in a lunchbox for a sweet and salty snack. Find them in your local grocery store or purchase on Amazon.
Pistachio Chewy Bites with Cranberries
Pistachio Chewy Bites with Blueberry Infused Cranberry with Coconut
Pistachio Chewy Bites with Plum with Date Nectar
Variety Pack with all three
Relevant Links:
5 Ways to Please Picky Eaters
How to Stop Short-Order Cooking for Your Family
6 Ways to Get Kids to Try New Fruits & Veggies
10 Veggie-Packed Recipes Kids Will Love
8 Ways to Lighten Your Holiday Menu + Free eCookbook
Other Podcast Episodes:
Episode 2: Dealing with Picky Eaters
Episode 5: Navigating First Foods
Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Episode 14: Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
Time Stamps
2:35 Grace’s Picky Eater Beginnings
6:05 Making Decisions on Food Choices
9:45 Healthy Bites Break with Setton Farms
12:25 Strategies for Parents of Picky Eaters
20:15 Shifting from Picky Eater to Healthy Eater
28:30 Final Tips for Families
Check out the full Episode 15 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to George Szczepanski, host of The Prodcast from the Produce Aisle, about trends for 2019 in the world of fruits and veggies as well as insider tips on shopping for fruits and veggies. George also shares a glimpse into his world as a new dad.
Relevant Links:
The Prodcast from the Produce Aisle
What’s in Season Guides
Produce Tips for tips on how to pick, prep, & store 50+ fruits and veggies
7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money
New Products & Trends from PMA’s Fresh Summit
Sumo Citrus
Other Podcast Episodes
Episode 5: Navigating First Foods
Episode 10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
Episode 14: Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
Time Stamps
3:23 Meet George
4:48 The Prodcast from the Produce Aisle
6:08 2019 trends in fruits and veggies
12:40 What’s in season during the winter months
18:33 Tips for shopping the produce department
25:39 What are companies doing to prevent food waste
30:59 New parent strategy for getting your little ones to eat fruits and veggies
Check out the full Episode 14 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Kiran Dodeja Smith of Easy Real Food about the importance of grocery shopping with your kids. If the thought of taking your kids to the grocery store with you makes you want to tear your hair out, this episode is especially important for you.
Kiran talks about the different ways kids can learn at the grocery store, how they can help parents prepare for shopping trips, how to keep kids “on task” during the trip and advice for parents ready to take this step.
Kiran is the mom to four kids under the age of 13, an influencer marketing manager and holistic health coach. Her site, EasyRealFood.com focuses in on real ingredients and helps families ensure they are eating whole nutritious meals. With a busy household herself, she wants to help others not feel the stress that so many often do when it comes to meal planning and eating healthfully.
Relevant Links:
Easy Real Food Recipes
Kid-Friendly Meatballs
How to Feed Your Family Healthy Foods
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Real Food
Tips to Pick, Prep and Store Fruits & Veggies
5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget
6 Tips for Saving Money in the Produce Department
For the Holiday Season:
Download a free copy of our Festive Flavors e-cookbook for lightened-up version of your favorite holiday dishes!
All Things Thanksgiving on the Produce for Kids blog: from how to host your first Thanksgiving to ideas to lightened up your menu
All Things Christmas/Holidays on the Produce for Kids blog: from stocking stuffer ideas to festive snack ideas
Other Podcast Episodes
Episode 10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian
Episode 11: Meal Planning Made Easy with Prepear App
Time Stamps
1:50 The story behind EasyRealFood.com
8:14 Why should we be taking our kids to the grocery store?
14:54 Tips for grocery shopping with kids
21:11 How to get kids involved in food prep and grocery shopping
25:14 How to stay on task when you’re at the store
30:08 How to teach kids about shopping smarter and making a plan
32:01 Online grocery services
34:52 Kick off tips for taking your kids to the grocery store
Check out the full Episode 13 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Produce for Kids blog contributor and registered dietitian, Holley Grainger of HolleyGrainger.com as part 2 of a 2-part series all around holiday snacks. For part 2, we’re focusing on all things Thanksgiving, Christmas and the upcoming holiday season. Holley shares tips and ideas on creating festive snacks, lightening up your favorite holiday dishes and balancing your diet during this season.
Holley Grainger is a nationally recognized lifestyle, culinary, and nutrition expert as well as a wife, mom, and business owner. She does her best to keep it real and have fun with her family, readers, and clients all while balancing a sink of dirty dishes, a clingy toddler, a preschooler that lives for endless games of hide-and-seek, and a glass of red wine. Holley’s blog, Holley Grainger Nutrition, shares simple, healthy, flavor-packed meals as well as practical, doable nutrition advice.
The former nutrition editor for CookingLight.com and MyRecipes.com, she has instructed millions of accomplished and aspiring home cooks on how to make simple, healthy, family-friendly meals through online video, media appearances, speaking engagements, national news segments, online instructional guides and social media.
Relevant Links:
Download a free copy of our Festive Flavors e-cookbook for lightened-up version of your favorite holiday dishes!
Gift Guide for Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Thanksgiving Link:
All Things Thanksgiving on the Produce for Kids blog: from how to host your first Thanksgiving to ideas to lightened up your menu
Festive Thanksgiving Snack Ideas
Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili (use leftover turkey in place of chicken!)
Leftover Sweet Potato Casserole - use to sweeten oatmeal then top with dried cranberries and pecans
Thanksgiving Turkey-Themed Ideas
Christmas/Holidays Links:
All Things Christmas/Holidays on the Produce for Kids blog: from stocking stuffer ideas to festive snack ideas
Fun, Kid-Friendly Christmas/Holiday Snack Ideas
Pear Galette with Sparkling Cranberries
Hot Apple Pie Punch (for adults!)
Santa Marshmallow Pops
Reindeer Marshmallow Pops
Grinch Kabobs
Time Stamps
2:39 Thanksgiving treats for the kids
6:53 Thanksgiving recipe ideas
12:11 Holiday snacks to make with the kids
15:35 How to balance sugar overload with healthier options
17:13 How to lighten up traditional holiday dishes
Check out the full Episode 12 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Produce for Kids blog contributor and registered dietitian, Holley Grainger of HolleyGrainger.com as part 1 of a two-part series all around holiday snacks. For part 1, we’re focusing on all things Halloween. Holley shares tips and ideas on Halloween snacks including classroom party ideas, ideas for balancing Halloween candy and healthier foods, how to “boo’zed” your neighbors for some Halloween fun, and more!
Holley Grainger is a nationally-recognized lifestyle, culinary, and nutrition expert as well as a wife, mom, and business owner. She does her best to keep it real and have fun with her family, readers, and clients all while balancing a sink of dirty dishes, a clingy toddler, a preschooler that lives for endless games of hide-and-seek, and a glass of red wine. Holley’s blog, Holley Grainger Nutrition, shares simple, healthy, flavor-packed meals as well as practical, doable nutrition advice.
The former nutrition editor for CookingLight.com and MyRecipes.com, she has instructed millions of accomplished and aspiring home cooks on how to make simple, healthy, family-friendly meals through online video, media appearances, speaking engagements, national news segments, online instructional guides and social media.
Relevant Links:
- 25 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
- Holley’s “Boo Bags”
- White Chocolate Ghost Haystacks
- Graveyard Ghost Cups
- Fruit & Veggie Halloween Carvings
- Teal Pumpkin Project
- You’ve Been Boo’zed Free Halloween Printables
- More Halloween Content from Holley Grainger
- Facebook Live with Halloween Snacks & Carvings
- Grab a free copy of our Festive Flavors e-cookbook and get a head start on planning for the upcoming holiday season!
Other Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family - grab tips on how to balance indulgences (like Halloween candy) with a healthy lifestyle
- Episode 2: Dealing with Picky Eaters - to hear more from Holley!
Time Stamps
- 4:19 Healthy snack ideas for Halloween
- 11:30 Fun and healthy classroom party ideas
- 14:22 School restrictions on party snacks
- 19:15 How to balance sugar overload with healthier options
- 20:29 “You’ve been Boo’d” Halloween tradition
- 24:52 Where to find more Halloween inspiration
“I love to bring the girls in the kitchen. It’s like doing an art project but with food”
- Holley Grainger
Check out the full Episode 11 show notes on our website!
We have several episodes now that touch on different aspects of successful meal planning so it only made sense to bring our friend Amy from Super Healthy Kids on today to talk about their new meal planning app Prepear.
Show Notes
- Get the Prepear app here (Don't forget to follow Amy!)
- Listen to the Lean Green Dad's Healthy Family Project episode about easing into a plant-based diet
- Download meal plans from Super Healthy Kids
- 10 Beginner's Tips to Meal Plan Like a Pro
- 12 Essential Meal Prep Tools for Every Kitchen
- Debunking Meal Plan Myths
Interested in additional meal planning podcast episodes? Check out the ones below.
- Episode 1: Meal Planning for Beginners
- Episode 7: Lunchbox Meal Prep
Time Stamps
- 2:30 Meet Amy
- 3:33 How Super Healthy Kids got started
- 7:34 What is the Prepear app?
- 10:05 How to meal plan with the Prepear app
- 14:47 Nutrition data
- 17:30 Diet-specific meal plans
- 19:06 How to get the kids involved
- 22:53 How to connect with friends
Check out the full Episode 10 show notes on our website!
Today we are talking to a grocery dietitian. Yes, they do exist! You might be wondering, what is a grocery store dietitian and how can they help my family. Well, that’s what we are here to talk about! Your current grocery store might offer free nutrition services you didn't know about.
Time Stamps
- 2:54 Meet Anne
- 7:50 How the Hannaford Dietitian Program helps families
- 15:50 How to find out if your grocery store has a registered dietitian
- 19:22 Hannaford guiding stars program
- 24:45 Advice for families trying to shop healthier for the new school year
- 27:30 How to involve kids in the kitchen & encourage healthier habits
- 34:10 Trends in child nutrition
Show Notes
- Hannaford Dietitians website
- Guiding Stars
- Grocery Shopping on a Budget
- 6 Tips for Saving Money in the Produce Department
- Lunchbox Ideas
Deconstructed Lunch Ideas:
- BLT Bento Box
Check out the full Episode 9 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Aggie Goodman of Aggie’s Kitchen about quick and easy dinner hacks. We share tips to getting dinner on the table quickly, balancing family schedules and meals, and more.
Time Stamps
- 1:51 Meet Aggie
- 5:37 Weeknight dinner hacks to save time Favorite weeknight dinner hacks
- 7:03 Pantry staples
- 9:24 Must have kitchen appliances and tools
- 12:54 Tips for leftovers
- 16:24 freezer meals
- 20:44 How to get the kids involved in the kitchen
Relevant Links
- 50 Easy Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes
- Instant Pot Tips for Beginners
- Healthy One Pot Meals
- 23 Quick and Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
- Kid Friendly Kitchen Tasks
- Healthy Habit Weekly Salad Prep
- 12 Essential Meal Prep Tools
- Lean Green Bean - Freezer Cooking Tips
Check out the full Episode 8 show notes on our website!
A conversation about tuning into our children’s mental health as they navigate those tough situations that pop up through the school years. We'll be talking to Dr. Stephanie Smith, mom of three, psychologist and founder of drstephaniesmith.com.
We all know mental health is important and it’s important we are tuned into our children’s mental health as they navigate those tough situations that pop up through the school years.
Today's episode will talk about dealing with back to school anxiety, managing feelings about new teachers and change of teacher, squashing negative energy around a problem subject like math, science or even PE and dealing with lunchroom stress successfully.
Relevant Links:
Make the Power Your Lunchbox Promise! Access more than 70 registered dietitian-approved lunchbox ideas, tips, coupons and more! FREE! http://www.poweryourlunchbox.com
- Ask the Psychologist Series (Free!)
- Episode 3 Managing Screen Time
- Back to School Mental Health Guide
Time Stamps
- 0:37 Power Your Lunchbox Promise
- 4:11 Meet Dr. Stephanie
- 6:40 How to transition from summer break to the new school year
- 11:22 How students can adjust to new teachers and teaching styles
- 17:55 How to identify things kids can control to reduce anxiety
- 26:28 Dealing with anxiety in the lunch room
Check out the full Episode 7 show notes on the website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Brenda Thompson of Meal Planning Magic about how to meal prep for lunchbox success. You may remember Brenda from Episode 1 where we discussed meal planning tips for beginners. Leave the stress behind and join us in creating healthy, easy lunches.
Visit poweryourlunchbox.com and make the promise to eat a healthier lunch this year and snag lots of lunchbox inspiration. Every promise means our partners will donate $1 to Feeding America's programs that benefit families.
Time Stamps
1:15 Power Your Lunchbox Promise
5:35 Top tips for meal prepping for lunchboxes
9:20 Make ahead lunchboxes ideas
11:57 Tips for keeping food at the right temperature
15:40 Nut-free zones
18:06 How to get kids involved in the packing process
Relevant Links
Ultimate Guide to Packing Healthy Lunchboxes
5 Food Safety Packing Tips
20 Lunchbox Hacks for Parents
25 Nut Free Lunchboxes
Videos You Might Like
Fruity Pita Quesadillas
Build Your Own Lunchbox
Chicken Salad for Lunchbox
Check out the full Episode 6 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Jackie Vega of The Wellness Solution and Super Healthy Kids about mindful eating. We dissect the buzzword and figure out how to easily implement it with today’s family.
Time Stamps
2:09 Inspiration for Wellness Solution and work at Super Healthy Kids
6:01 Definition of Mindful Eating
7:27 Tips for mindful eating
9:33 How to get tweens to practice mindful eating when out
14:15 How do encourage kids to make healthier choices when purchasing food at school
19:10 Practicing mindful eating with a busy schedule
Relevant Links
Practice Mindful Eating Daily Life
Making Healthy Choices in the Lunch Line
Jackie Vega (our guest today) The Wellness Solution
Super Healthy Kids Mindful Eating
Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids
Kids Meal Time Rules Printable
Power Your Lunchbox Promise!
Promising begins August 6 on poweryourlunchbox.com. Snag lunchbox inspiration and more.
Check out the full Episode 5 show notes on our website!
Today we are talking to Katie Serbinski who is the official registered dietitian at Produce for Kids and founder of MomtoMomNutrition.com about navigating the world of first foods for babies and toddlers.
Getting started on the right foot is surely something all of us parents, grandparents and caregivers want to make sure happens, but navigating this space is kinda scary at times. Katie helps us with a few simple tips to help ease the stress.
Always check in with your family doctor before making any dietary changes. The American Academy of Pediatrics is a great online resource.
Time Stamps
2:35 What inspired Katie to start her blog
4:29 Timeline for introducing new foods to little ones
8:00 When to introduce allergenic foods
13:32 Baby Led Weaning
17:30 Katie's top five finger foods
22:30 Can picky eating be prevented?
Relevant Links
What to Know Before Starting Solid Foods
The Complete Guide to Starting Solids
Tear Free Tips for Feeding a Toddler
25 Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers
Toddler Serving Sizes
Join us on Instagram where Katie is a regular contributor.
Check out the full Episode 4 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Cory Warren of LeanGreenDad.com why a plant-based living works for his family and easy ways you can ease into this lifestyle.
Cory hosts a regular Facebook Live cooking show on the Produce for Kids Facebook page featuring Vegan meals in 15 minutes or less.
Time Stamps
3:47: Definition of a plant-based diet
9:03: Debunking the common misconception that plant-based living is hard and products to help you on the way
26:10 Protein sources
28:51 Nut allergies
31:06 Plant-Based Summit Details
Videos You Might Like:
Vegan Oatmeal Lean Green Dad
Plant-based homemade vegan minestrone soup video Lean Green Dad
5 Minute Vegan Chilli video Lean Green Dad
Join us at the Plant-Based Parenting Summit - it's all online. Get information here.
Lean Green Dad Approved Products (Besides all the fruits and veggies!)
Dave’s Killer Bread: http://www.daveskillerbread.com
Tinkyada Pasta: http://www.tinkyada.com/
Beyond Burger: http://www.beyondmeat.com
Impossible Burger (beet juice): https://www.impossiblefoods.com/burger/
Chao Cheese (Melts like real cheese) : http://fieldroast.com/products/chao/
Daia Plant based pizza: https://daiyafoods.com/our-foods/pizza/
Heidi Ho Cheese (Cashew Cheese): https://www.facebook.com/HeidiHoOrganics/
Check out the full Episode 3 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to psychologist, Dr. Stephanie Smith about managing screen time. Dr. Stephanie is the founder of www.drstephaniesmith.com and a regular blog contributor at www.produceforkids.com.
Read through the questions asked in this podcast in the "Ask the Psychologist" blog post Managing Screen Time.
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through!
2:21 - Recommendations for helping families set guidelines for screentime
7:20 - Keeping guidelines in place
11:50 - Teaching kids to respect a balance between surroundings and time spent on devices
15:30 - What happens if you already have bad screen habits going on? How to get back on track.
18:40 - Practice what you preach. Setting examples for screentime use.
23:00 Long-term effects of overuse of screens
Additional blog posts of interest:
Ask the Psychologist Series
12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
Mom Approved Ways to Unplug and Play
Check out the full Episode 2 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to registered dietitian Holley Grainger of HolleyGrainger.com. Holley shares tips and ideas on how to deal with a picky (selective) eater.
Read more about ideas for picky eaters: https://www.produceforkids.com/tag/picky-eaters/
Other relevant reading:
Getting Kids to Eat More Greens: https://www.produceforkids.com/getting-kids-eat-greens/
How to Stop Being a Short Order Cook: https://www.produceforkids.com/stop-short-order-cooking-family/
6 Ways to Inspire Healthy Habits: https://www.produceforkids.com/5-ways-inspire-healthy-habits/
Get kids in the kitchen and excited about eating healthy with these YouTube videos:
Apple Donuts with Chef Charli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ntZoOqbFlY
Fruit Quesadilla Chef Mia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlCR0rY1oHA
Check out the full Episode 1 show notes on our website!
In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Produce for Kids blog contributor and author of MealPlanningMagic.com, Brenda Thompson. Brenda shares tips and ideas about meal planning and how it is not only a healthy way of living, but can help save time and money.
Related Links:
Meal Planning Blog posts: https://www.produceforkids.com/tag/meal-planning/
Shredded Chicken 4 Ways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lSQ-CFG6H4&t=27s
6 Tips for Freezer Meal Success: https://www.produceforkids.com/6-tips-freezer-meal-success/
10 Beginner's Tips for Meal Planning: https://www.produceforkids.com/10-beginners-tips-meal-planning-like-pro/