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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 manageway 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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Healthy Family Project e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our 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! 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.
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We’d love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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! 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. If you are interested in being a guest on the Healthy Family Project podcast, contact podcast@healthyfamilyproject.com with your topic idea for consideration.
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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! Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through! 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.
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! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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! Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See time stamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through! 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. 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.
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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! 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
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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! 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love it if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content for future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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! 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. 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 podcast@healthyfamilyproject.com with your topic idea for consideration.
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content for future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. 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! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
Show Notes 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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 10 Snacks to Fuel Active Kids What’s in Season for July 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
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupContinue the conversation in 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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! Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin our 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
Show NotesIn 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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. 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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. 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. 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! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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?
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 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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 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
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin 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 10 Snacks to Fuel Active Kids What’s in Season for July 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
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. Camp Kitchen: A 5-Day Digital Recipe Plan to Get Your Kids in the Kitchen The perfect answer for "what to do this summer" - get your kids excited and confident with Camp Kitchen! Teach them life skills and have fun with them while doing it. Save 10% with this link! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupBe one of the first to join our brand-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 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
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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
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 Time to kick off the shoes, grab your swimsuit and enjoy the sunshine poolside. We’re celebrating summer with our #PowerYourSummer Sweepstakes, giving out weekly prizes ranging from watermelon pool floats to pineapple beach towels and more. Enter weekly for your chance to win! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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
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! Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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
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. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. 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
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