Debunking School Lunch Myths
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Today we talk to school nutrition director, Jeanne Riley to debunk some of the myths around today's school lunch and how families can learn more about what's being served at their schools. Jeanne Reilly is an award-winning School Nutrition Director in Windham & Raymond, Maine. She is very involved in mentoring school nutrition directors as well as advocating for and promoting delicious and healthy School Nutrition Programs within her state and across the country. Jeanne is a co-administrator for 2 busy Facebook Groups: , and she is on the Advisory Board for the Chef Ann...
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What Teachers Wish Parents Knew
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Today Amanda from talks to Heather Brickell, teacher, mom, and author of MySweetSavings.com. Heather is giving us the inside scoop on the things teachers wish parents knew. From communication to reinforcement and expectations. Heather shares her top 10 things teachers wish parents knew with Amanda. Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 3:44 About today’s guest, Heather, including her personal life and her blog 5:46 The most vital part of a...
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Whats the Hype! Dietitian Discussion on Sports Nutrition Trends
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Today we are talking with Tony Castillo registered dietitian, dad, husband, . He has led a passionate life in the nutrition space and spent time as a sports nutritionist at the University of Florida and for the Toronto Blue Jays. I get the honor of chatting with him today as we ask What’s the Hype! We are covering hydrating powders, creatine, pre-work out supplements, green powders and probiotics. Tony joined us just three episodes ago on episode 83 to talk about sports nutrition for kids and teens. You’ll definitely want to check that out. I could not wait to...
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
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Today we are talking with registered dietitian Chelsea LeBlanc. Chelsea creates approachable recipes using simple ingredients to help her audience and clients save money, reduce food waste, and cook healthy meals that are fast, easy, and delicious! Relevant Links: Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Time Stamps: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 1:25 An intro to dietitian Chelsea 1:48 Why budget-friendly meal planning was...
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Tips for Parents of College Bound Students
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Today we have a great episode lined up! Sally is typically joining us on the show to talk about and planning and other topics around nutrition, but today, we are getting a different side of Sally. She recently sent her son off to college and of course, having a high schooler myself, I was interested in learning more about her experience. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a specific topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great advice and tips! 2:25 An introduction to Sally Kuzemchak 3:24 Advice for parents whose...
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Sports Nutrition for Kids and Teens
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On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Tony Castillo, a sports and performance dietitian who helps athletes perform at their best without fad diets and unnecessary supplements. Tony brought his expertise to the podcast to talk all things sports nutrition for kids and teens while dispelling a lot of popular myths. Tony shared tried and true nutrition practices, insight on what to eat before and after big games, and what to look for in supplements. On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Tony Castillo, a sports and performance...
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Sports Psychologist Tips For Supporting Your Teen Athlete's Mental Health
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On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Neff, a licensed clinical sports psychologist, to talk about young athletes and their mental health. While there's a lot of fun and joy in kid and teen sports, it can also create stress and anxiety. Dr. Neff shared lots of amazing insights and tips to help us tackle mental health in a proactive way that helps kids and teens build their mental fitness and creates environments where they can feel safe working through their feelings and managing their anxiety around sports. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a...
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Tech Tips & Apps That Make Life Easier
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On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Jennifer Johnstone Lopez to chat all things tech and how we can use apps, platforms, and cool gadgets to make life easier! Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge and shared tons of apps she uses to maximize her limited free time and be super efficient when it comes to things like everyday tasks, meal planning, house chores and more. One recurring thread in so many of my conversations with friends, colleagues and fellow parents is too many to-dos and not enough time. When you're juggling a million responsibilities, it's natural...
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Budget Travel Hacks
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On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Gay to chat all things budget travel. Lauren is a travel writer, podcaster and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences in travel and adventure. She joined us to share tons of tips that make travel accessible for all budgets including how to save on airfare, take advantage of reward systems, and tips for working with travel agents. Summer break is here and we could all use a vacation! Inflation is driving...
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What is Fair Trade?
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On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we’re joined by Kim Chackal to get a crash course on all things Fair Trade. You may have heard the term or seen the label on a coffee package, but what does it mean? Kim breaks down what the Fairtrade label means, how much more expensive are Fairtrade products, and how Fairtrade agreements help farmers. These days, there are so many labels and buzzwords on food packaging, it’s hard to decipher what they all mean. One label that you’ve probably seen or heard of is the Fairtrade label. The most common fair trade commodities are...
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This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tackling the world of first foods for babies and toddlers. Kathryn Doherty shares tips to ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods, how to conquer struggles around baby foods and toddler meals, and ideas for baby food meal prep when you're in a pinch.
The world of baby and toddler food can be overwhelming. With so many styles of eating from baby lead weaning and purees, to figuring out when to start solids and how to introduce new foods, parents are left with lots of questions. Today on the podcast, we're sharing lots of tips and insights to help new parents easily navigate this exciting stage.
What We Cover:
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 1:16 - Meet Katheryn
- 5:16 - How can we ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods?
- 8:15 - How to get kids involved and interested in food and cooking
- 11:00 - Resources for parents looking to learn more about baby and toddler eating
- 14:58 - Healthy Bite Break Featuring Arctic Apples
- 16:13 - How to tackle common struggles around baby & toddler food
- 21:32 - Meal prep and freezer-friendly meals for toddlers
- 24:32 - What does a healthy family mean to you?
About Our Guest, Kathryn Doherty
Kathryn Doherty is a health and nutrition editor and a food blogger at Family Food on the Table, where she shares easy, healthy, family-friendly recipes for the everyday home cook. She made 100 percent of the baby food for both of her children when they were little and enjoys cooking with them in the kitchen now, making delicious healthy foods that they (most of the time) gobble up.
Sh recently released a new cookbook, Healthy, Quick and Easy Baby Food. This cookbook is packed with everything you need to make homemade baby food, plus tons of toddler and little kid recipes that are yummy for the whole family.
Healthy Bite Featuring Arctic Apples
Today, we're snacking on Arctic® Golden slices paired with tasty homemade fruit dips. We partnered with Arctic Apples® to share 5 Easy Fruit Dips for Kids that make snack time fun and nutritious. These dips can be prepped ahead of time and paired with Arctic non-browning apples that come conveniently pre-sliced for snacking greatness. No prep work required!
Relevant Links
- Check out Kathryn's blog
- Follow Kathryn on Facebook and Instagram
- Healthy, Quick & Easy Baby Food
- What to Know Before Starting Solids with Baby
- Veggie Side Dishes for Picky Eaters
- Baby Food Resources
Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out:
- Episode 5: Navigating First Foods
- Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles
- Episode 41: Developing a Positive Relationship with Food
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