Podcasts about real mom nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2584: Sally Kuzemchak of RealMomNutrition.com demystifies the choice between organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, exploring the true impact of organic produce on nutrition and safety. She provides a balanced perspective that blends scientific evidence and practical advice, empowering families to make informed decisions without guilt or pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/do-i-have-to-buy-organic-produce/ Quotes to ponder: "Keep in mind that this label only concerns a food's production, not how healthy it is." "Current evidence does not support any meaningful nutritional benefits or deficits from eating organic compared with conventionally grown foods, and there are no well-powered human studies that directly demonstrate health benefits or disease protection as a result of consuming an organic diet." "Everyone should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whether organic or conventionally grown. The health benefits of such a diet outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure." Episode references: Annals of Internal Medicine: https://www.acpjournals.org/journal/aim American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/ Environmental Working Group (EWG): https://www.ewg.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2584: Sally Kuzemchak of RealMomNutrition.com demystifies the choice between organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, exploring the true impact of organic produce on nutrition and safety. She provides a balanced perspective that blends scientific evidence and practical advice, empowering families to make informed decisions without guilt or pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/do-i-have-to-buy-organic-produce/ Quotes to ponder: "Keep in mind that this label only concerns a food's production, not how healthy it is." "Current evidence does not support any meaningful nutritional benefits or deficits from eating organic compared with conventionally grown foods, and there are no well-powered human studies that directly demonstrate health benefits or disease protection as a result of consuming an organic diet." "Everyone should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whether organic or conventionally grown. The health benefits of such a diet outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure." Episode references: Annals of Internal Medicine: https://www.acpjournals.org/journal/aim American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/ Environmental Working Group (EWG): https://www.ewg.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2014: Maryann Jacobsen's insights on nurturing a healthy body image in girls during puberty are invaluable. She emphasizes understanding and respecting appetite signals, empowering girls to honor their bodies' needs. This approach fosters self-trust and autonomy, equipping them to navigate peer pressure and media stereotypes, and cultivate a positive body image. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/girls-body-image/ Quotes to ponder: "Girls need to know that weight gain and increases in appetite are normal and to be expected during puberty." "Honoring internal signals during eating helps girls not only embrace their bodies but to grow the way nature intended." Episode references: The role of media literacy in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: A systematic review - PubMed: The role of media literacy in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: A systematic review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2403: Sally Kuzemchak's article "I Went On A Diet. Here's What Happened" reveals her personal journey with dieting, highlighting the pitfalls of restrictive eating and the importance of self-kindness. Her experience with rebound weight gain and the realization that different diets work for different people offer valuable insights into the complexity of personal health and well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/i-went-on-a-diet/ Quotes to ponder: "Being in larger pants, able to eat foods I enjoy and not fixate on the grams of carbohydrate in an apple or piece of cake, is a trade-off I'm 100 percent willing to make." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2403: Sally Kuzemchak's article "I Went On A Diet. Here's What Happened" reveals her personal journey with dieting, highlighting the pitfalls of restrictive eating and the importance of self-kindness. Her experience with rebound weight gain and the realization that different diets work for different people offer valuable insights into the complexity of personal health and well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/i-went-on-a-diet/ Quotes to ponder: "Being in larger pants, able to eat foods I enjoy and not fixate on the grams of carbohydrate in an apple or piece of cake, is a trade-off I'm 100 percent willing to make." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2402: Sally Kuzemchak's personal account of her dieting journey in "I Went On A Diet. Here's What Happened" reveals the realities of restrictive diets. She details the initial success and subsequent struggle, including her fixation on foods she couldn't have, highlighting the challenges of maintaining long-term weight loss through restrictive methods. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/i-went-on-a-diet/ Quotes to ponder: "Most diets, if followed as prescribed, actually can result in dropped weight. What often doesn't work is keeping it off." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2402: Sally Kuzemchak's personal account of her dieting journey in "I Went On A Diet. Here's What Happened" reveals the realities of restrictive diets. She details the initial success and subsequent struggle, including her fixation on foods she couldn't have, highlighting the challenges of maintaining long-term weight loss through restrictive methods. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/i-went-on-a-diet/ Quotes to ponder: "Most diets, if followed as prescribed, actually can result in dropped weight. What often doesn't work is keeping it off." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak is a registered dietitian and mom of two who believes that every mom can feel successful and confident about feeding her kids, let go of the stress, and enjoy mealtime again. She offers practical advice to parents about picky eating, meal planning, and feeding kids on her blog, RealMomNutrition.com.In this episode, Sally shares about the struggles many moms face when it comes to properly nourishing themselves. She gives tips to help moms find ways to nourish and care for themselves amidst busy schedules and caring for others. We also talk about her experience with raising teenagers and the issues that come up with food as kids get older. She gives advice based on how she handled feeding two teenage boys and how parents can manage that stage of their kid's life. Enjoy! Sally's blog on food prep for moms:https://www.realmomnutrition.com/food-prep-for-moms/ Sally's blogs on feeding teens and older kids:https://www.realmomnutrition.com/category/feeding-teens/Email: Sally@realmomnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmomnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmomnutrition/ Save 50% on your Plan to Eat subscription from November 24th - 27th!Go to plantoeat.com/annual-sale for more info.Connect with all the PTE Podcast recipes hereSign up for a free trial: plantoeat.comContact us: podcast@plantoeat.comConnect with us:InstagramFacebookPinterest

Sally Kuzemchak talks about why processed foods don't have to be avoided Episode 2355: You Don't Have to Avoid Processed Foods. Here's What Matters Instead by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/processed-foods/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about why processed foods don't have to be avoided Episode 2355: You Don't Have to Avoid Processed Foods. Here's What Matters Instead by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/processed-foods/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not you should feed your family fake meat. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2282: [Part 2] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/plant-based-meat/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not you should feed your family fake meat. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2282: [Part 2] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/plant-based-meat/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not you should feed your family fake meat. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2281: [Part 1] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/plant-based-meat/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not you should feed your family fake meat. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2281: [Part 1] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/plant-based-meat/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not salad is safe Episode 2241: Is Salad Safe? Here Are 9 Facts You Need To Know by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition on the Truth About Salad Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/is-salad-safe/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not salad is safe Episode 2241: Is Salad Safe? Here Are 9 Facts You Need To Know by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition on the Truth About Salad Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/is-salad-safe/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sally Kuzemchak warns you to not pass down your food and body image baggage to your kids Episode 1806: Don't Pass Down Your Food & Body Image Baggage: 5 Rules To Raise Your Kids By by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition Sally received her Master's Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she's worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings.  She's also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe.  As a writer specializing in nutrition, she's been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She's the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She's also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC.  The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/mom-thank-never-talking-weight-mine/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me in today's episode is my friend and fellow registered dietitian, Sally of Real Mom Nutrition. Sally is sharing with us today all about her new meal planning system -- the "No Stress Dinner Planner." In the episode, we discuss the importance of inventorying your kitchen before going to the store, the freedom that comes with knowing it's "ok" to have repeater dinners, and why it's a great idea to brainstorm "detour dinners" before you start the week. LINKS: Sally's website pdf version of the No Stress Dinner Planner use the code TUML at checkout for a 25% discount on the pdf version print version of the No Stress Dinner Planner SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Sally on Instagram Like Sally's page on Facebook --- USE the code REGAN for a 10% discount on your Color Guru consult. --- SIGN UP HERE to join my SUGAR DETOX CHALLENGE --- If all the "feasting" of last year has you ready for a reset, maybe it's time for a FAST! CLICK HERE for A FREE GUIDE to therapeutic fasting for health and longevity. In it, you'll learn: ▪ how to increase longevity ▪ better your health ▪ maintain your weight ... all without having to live a day-in, day-out fasting lifestyle!  

Sally Kuzenchak is a Columbus, Ohio dietitian you may have heard of as the author of the very successful blog; Real Mom Nutrition.  Sally is passionate about helping parents with choosey eaters (and that means all parents!) and also shedding light on the fear mongering out there in the media, with regards to food.  Sally is a great resource for recipes, simple nutrition tips, and realistic nutrition advice for people of all ages and backgrounds. Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as little as $1/month. Learn more here! Leave a review | When you leave a five star iTunes review, it helps others with similar interests and passions find us when they're looking for new content. Thank you in advance! Resources and Show Notes Real Mom Nutrition Free Lunch Packing E-course Picky Eating Problem Solver E Course It's Not About the Broccoli by Dina Rose Best Ever Banana Nut Muffins Spaghetti Carbonara Turkey Tacos Sheet Pan Veggies with Garlic Sauce Amazon Bathing Suit #1 Amazon Bathing Suit #2

One of the main goals of this podcast is to help myself and others with that never-ending question, "What should I make for dinner?" To that end, this week, I'm having a box of seafood from Alaska delivered to my doorstep to see if having high-quality seafood in my freezer helps me decide what to make, while also helping me to make health choices for my family. If you want to join me in this experiment, order some Alaskan seafood from Catch Sitka Seafood here #sponsored and use COOKTHESTORY15 to save 15% off of your first purchase of $125 or more.This week I'm also talking with Sally Kuzemchak from Real Mom Nutrition about picky eaters and about her new No Stress Dinner Planner. She has so many great insights when it comes to feeding our kids while feeling less stressed about it. Who doesn't need that??? If you'd like to enter to win a pdf copy of Sally's planner, check out my Instagram on 10/18/21. Giveaway entries close on 10/24/21. The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode features some seriously easy dinners that are seriously packed with flavor. I also have exciting Shrimp Taco News to share! lol.  Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan and the printable grocery list that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #55.Have a great week!Christine xo#mealprep #mealplanning #dinner #fall #calendars

Megan and Wendy are already making good on last week's back-to-school goals. Listen in as they talk about their meal planning plans, real-life struggles, and suggestions on getting everyone fed. Plus, wedding shower gifts, more sorority hazing movie talk and why Megan is worried about her upcoming birthday plans. Catch up on last week's episode here. Email the show anytime meganandwendy@gmail.com. Why does everyone need to eat every single night? Megan and Wendy share their meal planning plans, real-life struggles getting dinner on the table and solutions to get your family fed. Mentioned in Episode 40 Follow us on Instagram and join our private Facebook group.Current Weight Watchers system.Dying to Belong is available to stream via Hoopla which can be accessed through some libraries. Megan suggested we review the upcoming 2021 version of Dying to Belong (starring Shannen Doherty) for a bonus episode. What do you think?How to pronounce Shannen Doherty. Why Megan shouldn't shove those sad feelings down so deep (and neither should you) via Time.com100% disagree with this article on why you shouldn't open gifts at parties via Popsugar.comMartha Stewart's thoughts on opening gifts at a wedding shower. Wendy wishes should could have registered for this: GE Profile Opal Countertop Nugget Ice MakerCrate & Barrel oven mitts are always a great gift - everyone needs them! Pros and cons of having a laundry room upstairs.Two years worth of pandemic birthdays via Washington Post. Meal Planning Plans Talking about our respective meal plans was harder than imagined. When we started laying out the notes for this episode, we found that we have different struggles within our families when it comes to getting dinner on the table. Here's a brief breakdown of Megan's meal planning process: Remind yourself of the goal: food in stomachs. End of story.Shortcuts are fine, semi-homemade meals are fine.Make a list of go-to meals and crowd pleasing meals - and keep that list in your notes on your phone.Basic meals are ok: pasta, red sauce, Alfredo sauce, Trader Joe's Orange Chicken, frozen garlic bread. Remember the goal.Decide if there is one night (or five nights, like Wendy) that you plan on ordering out.Decide if you want to meal plan for one week, one month or more. September Meal Plan - includes links to some of Megan's fave go-to meals.October Meal Plan - family friendly meals.Add potential conflicts to your calendar (sports, extracurriculars, meetings, etc.)Look what you have on-hand already (fridge, freezer and pantry) and build from there.Must have pantry staplesFactor in leftovers, "snacky" dinners and even cereal. Some of Wendy's struggles when it comes to feeding her family. What to do when everyone has different likes/dislikes? Tips on how to handle different eating styles.Advice on getting picky teens to eat via Real Mom Nutrition.Decision fatigue is real, even when it comes to meal planning. Meal Helps to Consider Meal delivery kits like Home ChefSee some of Wendy's favorite Home Chef recipes.eMeals - meal planning with grocery delivery/pickup integrationSee our 2019 video review of eMeals! We're fans.Pinterest See our "Weeknight Dinners" board. Megan and Wendy Approved! Milani Most Wanted Eye Shadow Palette in Partner in Crime ($9.99)Drift car air freshener

Dietitian, owner of Real Mom Nutrition, and media expert Sally Kuzemchak shares how comparison takes away joy, about the art of giving back, and the benefits of canned foods.  For episode details, visit: https://www.fooddignityproject.com/podcast/episode-16-sally-kuzemchak-ms-rdn/ 

Sarah and Katie serve up a conversation with Sally Kuzemchak, dietitian, cookbook author, and the brains behind Real Mom Nutrition. In doling out mealtime advice and snack suggestions, Sally details: -the importance of recalibrating your approach to meals—and how to do it; -how to minimize meal-planning decision-fatigue; -countless lunch and snack options for kids, teens, and adults; -the beauty—and bountiful benefits—of bowls; and, -Instant Pot inspiration! Sarah and Katie commiserate about sporty SNAFUs before the Sally hops on at 13:34. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Brew the best: Get 20% off Press House Coffee by using code AMR20 at presshousecoffee.com/amr Sleep more, stress less: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/amr Smooth deal: Enjoy an extra 10% off your order by using code amr at shapermint.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me in this episode is Dr. Chris Mohr, a frequent guest on the podcast who – along with his wife Kara – specializes in the importance of sleep for overall health and wellness. Recently, Chris wrapped up an article for Men’s Health that involved testing products geared toward helping us recover during sleep, especially following exercise but also just following the daily stresses of life. In the episode, we discuss the various devices he tried, including:  The Oura ring, which measures quality & quantity of sleep, heart rate and general activity Other wearable devices, like a Garmin watch, which also measure quality & quantity of sleep, heart rate and activity Under Armour’s line of recovery pajamas The {highly recommended} Ooler Chill Pad — a thin mattress cover-like device containing small tubes of water that can be set to temperatures ranging from 55 – 110 degrees F A weighted sleep mask Chris and I wrap up the segment with a brief discussion about the importance of first tackling all of the other aspects of getting a good night’s sleep BEFORE buying any device. [Be sure to listen to The Sleep Episode and The Sleep Episode (Part II) if you haven’t already]. Before break, I share that Chris and I are now also sourdough baking friends, along with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition. I invite listeners of the show to reach out to me if they’re currently experimenting with sourdough baking during this time of shelter-in-place and let me know what they’re baking. I also remind listeners that I’m posting recipes on my Blog that I don’t talk about on the show and remind them to SUBSCRIBE to be notified of all my new recipes. I end the show with a brief reveal of how I’m now able to get curly hair that I don’t hate. I’ve been getting lots of compliments about it on Instagram, but all the credit goes to Alexis of Hummusapien. I watched a recent Instastories tutorial she gave about how she gets good curl, that’s not flat and stringy and too curly in others. Her tip has been a game-changer for me! While I’ll likely go back to a good home-blow-out using my beloved hair brush hair dryer, during this time of being home 100% of the time, I’m gonna opt for curly much more often. Lastly, I invite listeners to drop into the Facebook group and share their stay-at-home beauty tips. I’d love to include them in a future episode! Thanks so much for tuning in this week. Take care. ~Regan --- Today’s episode is brought to you by Life Extension.  One of the more common questions I get asked is “Regan, which supplements do you take on a regular basis?” And while there are certain supplements that move in and out of my life, there’s one that’s been taking up permanent residence for quite a while. And that supplement is vitamin D.  I became aware of the importance of vitamin D years ago when I learned that HALF of the population has a vitamin D insufficiency. And while we know that your skin can produce vitamin D, typically that production alone typically isn’t enough or at least, it wasn’t for me. Through Life Extension’s personalized lab testing I found that my vitamin D was low and now I take their 125 mcg (5000 IU) soft gel daily.  If you’d like to learn more about vitamin D, what I take and why I take it, you can read more here on my Blog or visit LifeExtension.com/Regan to purchase and receive $5 off $50 or more plus FREE shipping.

Today’s episode is all about Magnesium — the mineral that every body needs to run better. In this episode, you’ll learn about assessing your current total nutrition to see if you give your body enough magnesium to help your sleep, bones, digestion, hormones, metabolism, and muscles work better. Joining me today is dietitian Ashley Koff. With over twenty years in private practice, as an advisor, spokesperson, author and media expert, Koff currently runs The Better Nutrition Program — an organization “on a mission to make it easier and more efficient to assess current total nutrition to develop truly personalized recommendations.” She is the host of My Better Nutrition Alexa skill and co-host of the podcast Take Out With Ashley and Robyn. In this show, we discuss: Why magnesium is such an important mineral for helping the body destress. Why lifestyle choices like high-intensity training and a low-carbohydrate diet might be affecting your magnesium status. Why a blood test isn’t the best way to assess magnesium status. How we know if we get enough magnesium. Which is better — magnesium from food or supplements. What our body needs to use magnesium effectively When is the best time to assess magnesium needs Which forms of magnesium are best, including why magnesium can have a laxative effective depending on the amount or form taken Why gastric issues (like low motility) can influence which form of magnesium is best to take Why it’s important to keep sweetened magnesium supplements to a minimum in the evening and why salts and creams may be a good alternative During our discussion, Ashley offers podcast listeners a discount code for all of the resources available at The Better Nutrition Program website, including specifically The Magnesium Evaluation tool (Use CODE “UML20” at checkout for the discount.) She also shares insight into her Practitioner Network, where listeners can find a registered dietitian who specializes in various conditions, assessments and support of overall health goals. I wrap up my interview with Ashley giving listeners a reminder that Show Notes are always available on ThisUnmillennialLife.com along with any new recipes I’m posting. Recently, I posted a recipe for Curried Chickpeas and Vegetables in Coconut-Peanut Sauce as a favorite pantry-staple meal. To be sure you’re notified whenever I release a new episode or post a new recipe, you can SUBSCRIBE at thisunmillenniallife.com/subscribe. I take a quick break to remind listeners that they can get a FREE audiobook download and FREE 30-day trial of Audible by visiting audibletrial.com/unmillennial. I also direct listeners to this post on Real Mom Nutrition that has some great book recommendations. To end the show I’m sharing my new favorite app to stay connected, visually, with family and friends — Marco Polo. I also share a quick audio clip from listener of the show, Heather, detailing how she and her family helped a friend celebrate a birthday… from a distance. If YOU have something positive you’d like to share, please LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL here. That’s all for today’s show. Stay healthy and stay home if you can. Take care. ~Regan This Unmillennial Life is available each week via Apple Podcasts, NPROne, Libsyn, Spotify and Podcasts on Pandora. Never Miss A New Episode! SIGN UP HERE TO SUBSCRIBE Want to CONNECT with Regan and This Unmillennial Life on social media? Join the Facebook group OR follow on Instagram and Twitter.

Experts say nearly 45 million kids play sports in the U.S. and of those, 3 to 5 million experience some form of brain injury like a concussion each year. In this two-part podcast series, one mom shares her son's story following a traumatic brain injury suffered during a basketball game. In Part 2, I interview the nation's leading expert on targeted nutritional therapy for concussion protection and recovery. Up first in this second episode of the series, I'm interviewing Dr. Michael Lewis -- founder of Brain Health Education and Research Institute and a global expert in nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the use of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this episode we discuss: Dr. Lewis' distinguished career and how he got involved in treatment of traumatic brain injury The statistics about kids and concussions -- both how many are experienced each year and what the general recovery rates are His general protocol for both treatment and protection against concussion, which includes optimal doses of the specific Omega 3s, DHA and EPA Why it's important for parents to be aware of the levels of DHA and EPA in their child's supplement, noting specifically that specified doses of most gummies typically don't contain near enough DHA and EPA What type of symptom improvement patients see and when, when following his concussion recovery protocol We end the interview with a brief discussion of Dr. Lewis' book -- When Brain Collides -- and the importance of the material in it as a resource for parents with kids playing sports, specifically. After my interview with Dr. Lewis I share a brief discussion with frequent podcast guest, Dr. Chris Mohr. Having known Chris for years, I was aware that he and his family are already following these advanced levels of Omega 3 supplementation and wanted to give him a chance -- as both an expert in the field and parent of two young children -- to share with listeners what his family is doing in the way of Omega 3 supplements. I end the show with one final interview -- a quick discussion with my friend and colleague, Sally of Real Mom Nutrition, about her No Spend January experience. Thanks so much for tuning in to this two-part series. It's truly been one of my favorite podcasts I've produced to date. I hope you enjoy them both and take away information helpful to both you and your family. If you enjoyed this episode and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and/or a positive review. I look forward to bringing you a new episode next week. Take care. ~Regan

Did you resolve to eat healthier this year? Well, you'll be excited that our favorite dietician, Sally Kuzemchak from Real Mom Nutrition is back to talk about getting organized for successful healthy eating in 2020. Sally shares her tips for planning and making changes to your family's eating habits, how to reframe your goals for a more successful transition, and her super, simple meal planning strategy to make eating healthy easy. We also have this season's mocktail recipe...the healthy and vitamin-C packed Raspberry Lemonade Slushie from BBC Good Food. To connect with Sally, check out any of her resources, grab today's mocktail recipes, or check out past episodes, visit my show notes at podcast.cocktailsandcontainer.com. Just search for the episode "Getting Organized to Eat Healthy". Don't forget to join my Patreon community for organizing checklists, goal setting worksheets and accountability, my cocktail recipe eBook, and our seasonal book club discussions. You can join me at www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcontainers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cocktailsandcontainers/message

Stephanie chats with Brianne DeRosa from The Family Dinner Project about practical strategies for overcoming common barriers to family meals. They help you work through challenges with picky eaters, having a limited time and budget, different schedules, and wiggly toddlers.  They also discuss considerations for military families and single parents, along with real life tips to navigate technology and screens at meals. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling heard and with simple tools to put into action right away. Interested in trying Vital Farms new pasture-raised squeezable ghee? Look for Vital Farms ghee in a squeeze bottle exclusively at Whole Foods Market in Original and Himalayan Pink Salt and visit vitalfarms.com/ghee for a chance to win a year's supply of Vital Farms ghee for FREE. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: What the research says about the importance of family meals What defines a family meal. (Hint: it’s not what you think! Practical ways to overcome the most common barriers to family meals How to make mealtime feel less intimidating Fun dinnertime activities you can do with your kids, at all ages Ways to thoughtfully use technology at the dinner table and ways to reduce screentime Show Notes: Purchase the book, Eat, Laugh, Talk Research on Family Meals Find The Family Dinner Project on Instagram The Family Dinner Project’s website Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Get Our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Brianne DeRosa, MFA, is the Content Manager for The Family Dinner Project and co-author of Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook. As a freelance writer and consultant to nonprofit organizations, she has spent over a decade working in communications, program development and creative initiatives. Bri runs her own food blog, Red, Round or Green and has contributed to the Cooking with Trader Joe’s: Easy Lunchboxes cookbook as well as the Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She has also written for numerous outlets including Motherwell Magazine, Yahoo! Parenting, HandPicked Nation, KidsNation Magazine, Real Mom Nutrition and The Lunch Tray. Bri has the opportunity to practice her family dinner skills every day with her husband and two young sons.  About The Family Dinner Project: The Family Dinner Project, a nonprofit initiative started in 2010, champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun and conversation about things that matter.  More than 20 years of scientific research shows “why” family mealtimes are so important. The Family Dinner Project provides the “how” for today’s busy families.   Our team members have come from varied personal and professional backgrounds. We are parents and non-parents, and our ages range from “young professional” to “Medicare-eligible.”  Our collective professional experience includes education, family therapy, research, food, social work, marketing and communication. With nonprofit partners and local champions, The Family Dinner Project team works online and at community events to help families increase the frequency, meaning and long-term benefits of their shared meals.  We are based in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Psychiatry Academy.  Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Just in time for holiday meals, Dr. Dan enthusiastically welcomes author and food writer Brianne DeRosa to discuss family dinners, family meals and the recently released book Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook.  Today’s episode will help parents and families hungry for meaningful meals come together at the table.  Brianne explains how the new book proves the enduring importance of family meals and redefines the concept of family dinner for modern families so that we can all look forward to dinner (or breakfast or lunch).  Dr. Dan and Bri discuss dining-related topics including what the research says about the benefits of family dinners, The Family Dinner Project organization’s mission, and the revelation that “Food + Fun + Conversation” are the three key ingredients to a meaningful family dinner (or meal). Over 20 years of research has shown what parents have known for a long time: regular family meals lead to long-term benefits, including higher resilience, self-esteem, and grade-point-averages, and lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, and depression. Dr. Dan and Bri tackle common obstacles to gathering the whole family for a meal such as busy lives, stress, lack of time, picky eaters, and conflicting work schedules as well as how to follow the family rule “No One Eats Alone Rule” (even if it means Face-timing during dinner!). Brianne DeRosa, MFA, is the Content Manager for The Family Dinner Project and co-author of Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook. As a freelance writer and consultant to nonprofit organizations, she has spent over a decade working in communications, program development and creative initiatives. Bri runs her own food blog, Red, Round or Green and has contributed to the Cooking with Trader Joe's: Easy Lunchboxes cookbook as well as the Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She has also written for numerous outlets including Motherwell Magazine, Yahoo! Parenting, HandPicked Nation, KidsNation Magazine, Real Mom Nutrition and The Lunch Tray. Bri has the opportunity to practice her family dinner skills every day with her husband and two young sons.    This episode ends with Bri’s thoughtful Parent Footprint moment.  Bon appetit!   # # # About The Family Dinner Project: A nonprofit initiative started in 2010, The Family Dinner Project champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun, and conversation about things that matter. More than 20 years of scientific research shows "why" family mealtimes are so important. The Family Dinner Project provides the "how" for today's busy families. The Family Dinner Project team members come from varied personal and professional backgrounds. They are parents and non-parents, and their ages range from "young professional" to 'Medicare-eligible.' Their collective professional experience includes education, family therapy, research, food, social work, marketing and communication. With nonprofit partners and local champions, The Family Dinner Project team works online and at community events to help families increase the frequency, meaning, and long- term benefits of their shared meals. The Family Dinner Project is based in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital's Psychiatry Academy. NOTE: All the authors’ proceeds will benefit The Family Dinner Project’s nonprofit community programs. Book Contributors: Lynn Barendsen  Brianne DeRosa  Anne K. Fishel, PhD  Shelly London  Cindil Redick-Ponte More information: Website  https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/  Twitter @FDP_Tweets Instagram @thefamilydinnerproject Facebook  @thefamilydinnerproject

We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

As a feature at the end of every episode, Odds & Ends has become a popular part of the show to get caught up on topics and bring new ones into the conversation. In this bonus episode, I discuss:  an update to The Adult Acne Episode based on feedback from Sally of Real Mom Nutrition regarding a topical cream she's had success with my personal theory on why GenX women have been largely overlooked by marketers the recent development with me allowing my kids to launch YouTube channels, plus some general advice on tips for equipment and settings a follow up to The Online Clothing {Rental & Consignment} Episode about my experience with a recent personalized box order from ThredUp  feedback from the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group on the best way for me to tackle my overwhelming need to get all of my family's digital photos and videos organized 

Feeding advice is everywhere. Eat together. Check. Expose children to nutritious foods. Check. Live happily ever after. No way! Here's what no one talks about. Feeding kids is not always fun or easy. And not all kids respond the same way to the same strategies. There is a need to get real about expectations and what it really feels like to feed a family. Not a make-believe family but a real one. On episode 25 of the Healthy Family Podcast, we have on Sally Kuzemchak. She is a registered dietitian and creator of the popular blog Real Mom Nutrition, named Best Blog for Parents by Health magazine in 2015. Sally is the author of the new book 101 of the Healthiest Food for Kids. She is also an award-winning reporter and writer specializing in nutrition who currently blogs for Parents magazine and WebMD. Sally shares with us her stories, advice, challenges, and triumphs in the feeding realm. She also outlines best practices for introducing nutritious foods kids which is what her new book is all about.

What are the healthiest foods for kids to eat? From kohlrabi and watermelon to lentils and chickpeas, today's guest rounds up the 101 healthiest foods every kid everywhere should put on their plates and into their tummies. Registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak is a mom of two, founder of Real Mom Nutrition, and author of the awesome new book, The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. Sally joins me with highlights from her book including advice for feeding finicky eaters, tips for getting kids to try new foods, super healthy recipe ideas, and realistic food rules to make family mealtime a breeze (or close to it).   What you’ll hear in this episode: Sally’s “mom-life” in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, two sons ages 10 and 14, and her dog, Copper. The Real Mom Nutrition online platform, started in 2009 as a no-judgement zone and resource for feeding kids a healthy diet. How Sally started out as a writer, fell in love with the subjects of nutrition and women’s health, and then went back to school to become a registered dietitian. The two biggest challenges for parents: lack of time and dealing with picky eaters. Why Sally wrote The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. How the 101 foods were chosen; Sally wanted them to be accessible at most grocery stores. How the book can be the inspiration to get kids (and adults!) to try new foods. What the book includes: Food category chapters (fruits, veggies, grains, protein foods), nutrition information on each food, and shopping, storage, prep, and serving tips. Why the book includes a “try it” tip for each food and 26 great recipes. Sally’s Red Lentil Snack Cookies, made with red lentils, peanut butter, chocolate chips, oats, applesauce, and maple syrup. Other ways to add lentils to recipes include mixing them with ground meat for tacos and sloppy Joes. How Sally feels about “sneaking new foods” into recipes vs. full disclosure. How Sally uses kefir, the fermented dairy drink, that makes a great base for smoothies, can be swapped for buttermilk, and used in marinades and salad dressings. Sally answers another question about adding a sweetener like sugar, maple syrup, or honey to carrots. News flash---it’s OK to use sweetness, fat, and salt to help flavor vegetables. Some of Sally’s “Ten Healthy Food Rules to Live By:” Offer fruits and vegetables at most meals and snacks Be neutral about desserts Eat together as much as possible Focus on having a happy mealtime The weirdest food in Sally’s book? “Probably kohlrabi, which is a trendy new vegetable that looks alien and intimidating but has a crispy white flesh that can be eaten raw.” How to cut kohlrabi (watch this YouTube video.) Why many moms have guilt and angst about feeding kids and Sally's advice for adding ease to feeding kids. Resources: Giveaway News: We're giving away a copy of The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. Post a comment at the end of this blog post and tell me about the healthiest foods you feed your kids (happily without complaint!) and/or why you'd like to win the book. U.S. entries only, please. Winner picked at random on November 28th at noon.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RMNutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmomnutrition Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rmnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmomnutrition/

What are the healthiest foods for kids to eat? From kohlrabi and watermelon to lentils and chickpeas, today's guest rounds up the 101 healthiest foods every kid everywhere should put on their plates and into their tummies. Registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak is a mom of two, founder of Real Mom Nutrition, and author of the awesome new book, The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. Sally joins me with highlights from her book including advice for feeding finicky eaters, tips for getting kids to try new foods, super healthy recipe ideas, and realistic food rules to make family mealtime a breeze (or close to it).   What you’ll hear in this episode: Sally’s “mom-life” in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, two sons ages 10 and 14, and her dog, Copper. The Real Mom Nutrition online platform, started in 2009 as a no-judgement zone and resource for feeding kids a healthy diet. How Sally started out as a writer, fell in love with the subjects of nutrition and women’s health, and then went back to school to become a registered dietitian. The two biggest challenges for parents: lack of time and dealing with picky eaters. Why Sally wrote The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. How the 101 foods were chosen; Sally wanted them to be accessible at most grocery stores. How the book can be the inspiration to get kids (and adults!) to try new foods. What the book includes: Food category chapters (fruits, veggies, grains, protein foods), nutrition information on each food, and shopping, storage, prep, and serving tips. Why the book includes a “try it” tip for each food and 26 great recipes. Sally’s Red Lentil Snack Cookies, made with red lentils, peanut butter, chocolate chips, oats, applesauce, and maple syrup. Other ways to add lentils to recipes include mixing them with ground meat for tacos and sloppy Joes. How Sally feels about “sneaking new foods” into recipes vs. full disclosure. How Sally uses kefir, the fermented dairy drink, that makes a great base for smoothies, can be swapped for buttermilk, and used in marinades and salad dressings. Sally answers another question about adding a sweetener like sugar, maple syrup, or honey to carrots. News flash---it’s OK to use sweetness, fat, and salt to help flavor vegetables. Some of Sally’s “Ten Healthy Food Rules to Live By:” Offer fruits and vegetables at most meals and snacks Be neutral about desserts Eat together as much as possible Focus on having a happy mealtime The weirdest food in Sally’s book? “Probably kohlrabi, which is a trendy new vegetable that looks alien and intimidating but has a crispy white flesh that can be eaten raw.” How to cut kohlrabi (watch this YouTube video.) Why many moms have guilt and angst about feeding kids and Sally's advice for adding ease to feeding kids. Resources: Giveaway News: We're giving away a copy of The 101 Healthiest Foods for Kids. Post a comment at the end of this blog post and tell me about the healthiest foods you feed your kids (happily without complaint!) and/or why you'd like to win the book. U.S. entries only, please. Winner picked at random on November 28th at noon.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RMNutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmomnutrition Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rmnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmomnutrition/

The spooky season is upon us! And all too often, parents' biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. We know it can be a lot (especially if you've got multiple parties, parades and trick-or-treating ops in your town). But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats, and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We talk about where this new candy phobia has come from, and go over our tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy. Check out our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for more on Halloween candy fears, plus all of the resources discussed in this episode.  And let us know how you handle Halloween at your house! Email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood, @yummyfamilyfood.   

The spooky season is upon us! And all too often, parents' biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. We know it can be a lot (especially if you've got multiple parties, parades and trick-or-treating ops in your town). But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats, and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We talk about where this new candy phobia has come from, and go over our tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy. Check out our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for more on Halloween candy fears, plus all of the resources discussed in this episode.  And let us know how you handle Halloween at your house! Email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood, @yummyfamilyfood.   

The spooky season is upon us! And all too often, parents' biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. We know it can be a lot (especially if you've got multiple parties, parades and trick-or-treating ops in your town). But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats, and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We talk about where this new candy phobia has come from, and go over our tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy. Check out our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for more on Halloween candy fears, plus all of the resources discussed in this episode.  And let us know how you handle Halloween at your house! Email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood, @yummyfamilyfood.   

If there's one shopping habit that seems to separate millennials from other generations, it's the amount of money spent on groceries. In fact, some estimates put the number that millennials spend on groceries beyond their older counterparts at nearly $2500 more per year. While unmillennials are apparently already doing a pretty good job of cutting grocery bills in comparison, is there room for more savings? If you've ever shopped at an ALDI grocery store, you know the answer is yes! In today's episode, we're discussing all things ALDI and taking a look at what makes this low-cost leader a nationwide grocery store success.  In the show I interview self-proclaimed "ALDI super fan" Sally of Real Mom Nutrition. (Note: While Sally is on the advisory board for ALDI, she was not compensated for this interview.) We discuss: How Sally got hooked on ALDI How ALDI gives shoppers a chance to buy high-end items at low-cost prices What type of quality shoppers can expect from ALDI products Sally's favorite healthy products to purchase there (Here's the link to download Sally's ALDI Shopping List.) The subtle differences shoppers need to know before they go I close out this week's show with a preview of an upcoming show I'll be doing on "athleisure" clothing and specifically sharing feedback I received via Facebook on the uber-popular, millennial-targeted brand, lululemon.  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com.

From concerns about saying the wrong thing to not knowing how to help, you may find yourself feeling completely inadequate when faced with knowing someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This episode of the podcast touches on that possibility and most importantly, shares a personal account from Maggie Van Duyn of what life has been like after her being diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in her late 30s. In the show Maggie shares:  A brief account of her diagnosis What types of things friends can do/say that are helpful in a trying time like the days surrounding a new diagnosis How friends can better navigate conversations about terminal illness around children Why it's important for people to reach out with compassion and caring, even when paralyzed with fear they'll say the wrong thing How being "left out" is one of the more hurtful parts of living with illness  I close my interview with Maggie as she shares the story of her Cancer Card initiative through her site, Maggie's Bright Side. Maggie's ability to manage life with illness, through treatment, while parenting and on top of it start a benefit for fellow cancer patients in Vermont is nothing short of amazing and all to inspiring.   Before I wrap up the show, I share a few tips from a recent article by Foodlet that my friend Sally of Real Mom Nutrition shared on her Facebook page. The post offers ideas for families to give back in their communities during the holidays, with a special discussion on the importance of giving to food banks.  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week's episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web's first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com.

If there's one shopping habit that seems to separate millennials from other generations, it's the amount of money spent on groceries. In fact, some estimates put the number that millennials spend on groceries beyond their older counterparts at nearly $2500 more per year. While unmillennials are apparently already doing a pretty good job of cutting grocery bills in comparison, is there room for more savings? If you've ever shopped at an ALDI grocery store, you know the answer is yes! In today's episode, we're discussing all things ALDI and taking a look at what makes this low-cost leader a nationwide grocery store success.  In the show I interview self-proclaimed "ALDI super fan" Sally of Real Mom Nutrition. (Note: While Sally is on the advisory board for ALDI, she was not compensated for this interview.) We discuss: How Sally got hooked on ALDI How ALDI gives shoppers a chance to buy high-end items at low-cost prices What type of quality shoppers can expect from ALDI products Sally's favorite healthy products to purchase there (Here's the link to download Sally's ALDI Shopping List.) The subtle differences shoppers need to know before they go I close out this week's show with a preview of an upcoming podcast I'll be doing on "athleisure" clothing and specifically sharing feedback I received via Facebook on the uber popular, millennial-targeted brand, lululemon.  As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week's episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web's first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com.

In a diet-obsessed world, how do we raise our kids to grow up with a healthy relationship with food? My guest today is Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition, and we share our philosophies about feeding children. Sally explains how she’s allowing her children to experience all foods and teach them about balance without restriction. Find out what happened when Sally experimented with giving her kids access to ‘forbidden’ food. We also talk about food fear mongering, the crazy pressure put on Moms to serve up perfect nutritionally balanced food, as well as the importance of finding our “caregiver voice”. --- Get to know Sally Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD. Sally is a registered dietitian, educator, author, and mom. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgments” zone all about feeding families and blogs weekly for Parents magazine. In 2014, she collaborated with Cooking Light on Dinnertime Survival Guide, a cookbook for busy families, and she recently released an e-book called The Snacktivist’s Handbook: How to Change the Junk Food Snack Culture at School, in Sports, and at Camp—and Raise Healthier Snackers at Home. An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally has been published in nearly 20 magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape, and she served as a Contributing Editor to Parents magazine for six years. Find Sally online Website: http://www.realmomnutrition.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RMNutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmomnutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmomnutrition Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rmnutrition Links mentioned Sally's Facebook live chat and blog post about her post-40 weight gain frustrations - http://bit.ly/2nDaarh --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness “simple and true”. Publisher’s Weekly says it’s “a rousing guide to better health.” http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V Did you enjoy the podcast? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Snacking outside of the home can wreak havoc on your child’s healthy diet. In this episode, I talk with Sally Kuzemchak, the dietitian and blogger behind Real Mom Nutrition, about keeping it real and keeping a perspective on feeding kids, especially when it comes to snacking. Whether you’re worried about the sports fields, school or camp—you name it, Sally dishes out advice and highlights her new book, The Snacktivist’s Handbook. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/014

Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, author, educator, and mom. She blogs at Real Mom Nutrition and for Parents.  Her work has been published in nearly 20 print publications including Shape and Eating Well. She collaborated with Cooking Light on the cookbook Dinnertime Survival Guide. She works as a spokesperson for healthy brands and has served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University. Current Business: Real Mom Nutrition Definition of Success: Enjoying what you do and taking pride in it. Best Advice: Have faith and confidence in yourself. Huge Time Saver: Belongs to freezer meal group. Delegated Tasks: Husband does dishes after dinner so she can relax. Advice For Starting A Blog: Narrow your focus and figure out exactly who you want your reader (Avatar) to be. Figure out what she needs help with. Books: All the Light We Cannot See, The Girl on The Train, Luckiest Girl Alive App: Focus Booster, Trello, Google Calendar Other Links: How To Start a Freezer Meal Group Co-Op Leave a Review in iTunes Check us out on: Facebook and Twitter

  You ready for some REAL MOM Nutrition talk? Today’s podcast is really packed full of useful information on the topic of healthy eating and nutrition for kids. I interviewed Sally Kuzemchak – a registered dietician and mother of 2 and blogger at Real Mom Nutrition. She is a real pleasure to interview, and provides […]