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Food Issues

By: Julie Revelant
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  • With hundreds of thousands of Americans dying each year from obesity, type-2 diabetes, and a slew of chronic health conditions—all a direct result of food inequities, a broken food culture, and food marketing, and worsened by COVID-19, a significant shift in how we think about food and how we feed our kids must happen now if we want to change the trajectory of health for our kids. Food Issues hosted by health journalist and blogger Julie Revelant features interviews with authors, researchers, healthy food advocates, and thought leaders who want to educate, inspire, and empower organizations, parents, and local communities to create real, lasting change and ensure a healthier future for our kids. Through profound conversations that uncover the real issues affecting families coupled with easy, practical tips for parents, this podcast is the place to change our kids’ futures.
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Episodes
  • BONUS: Simple Meal Prep Ideas w/ Catherine McCord of Weelicious

    BONUS: Simple Meal Prep Ideas w/ Catherine McCord of Weelicious
    Mar 14 2023
    Getting healthy dinners on the table that our kids will actually eat and that also save us time and money is no easy feat. Maybe you have the same recipes on rotation and cooking is the last thing you want to do after a long, busy day. With some simple meal prep ideas, however, serving up healthy and delicious dishes in no time can be a breeze. In this special bonus edition of the podcast, I sat down with Catherine McCord, founder of the popular site Weelicious, co-founder of One Potato, 4-time cookbook author, and a go-to media expert who has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Food Network, and others. Catherine gives us her best tips for organizing our kitchens, simple meal prep ideas, and the system she uses every week to get dinner on the table without fail. She also lets us in on her favorite kitchen appliances and shares her favorite recipes from her new book, “Meal Prep Magic.” Welcome 2:41 Let’s talk about your story! 4:25 Were you a healthy eater when you were younger? 5:03 What do you think are the biggest challenges parents have when it comes to feeding their kids? 6:35 How do you break free from mealtime boredom? 7:22 What are myths about getting healthy meals on the table? 9:12 What are your best tips for organizing and setting up our kitchens? 12:43 What are your best meal prep hacks that save time and money? 14:54 Are you a fan of buying pre-cut veggies and using other shortcuts to save time? 18:36 How can we cut down on multiple trips to the grocery store? 20:41 What are your favorite products that make cooking faster? 23:16 How can we speed up the clean-up? 24:06 What are your favorite recipes from your book, “Meal Prep Magic?” LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Julie mentions Catherine’s meal delivery company, One Potato. Julie mentions research that shows “children’s choices depend on what is most visible and easily accessible.” Julie mentions Catherine’s book, “Smoothie Project.” Catherine mentions Vitamix and KitchenAid Pro Line Series blenders. Pre-order a copy of Catherine’s book, “Meal Prep Magic.” Learn more about Catherine on Weelicious.com. Follow Weelicious on Instagram. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. 
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    26 mins
  • S9:E6 Mom Founders: Sprouted Nuts for Kids w/ Diane and Laurel Orley of Daily Crunch Snacks

    S9:E6 Mom Founders: Sprouted Nuts for Kids w/ Diane and Laurel Orley of Daily Crunch Snacks
    Mar 7 2023
    When it comes to kids' snacks, there are a ton of so-called healthy options. You know the ones: they have buzzwords like "organic," "natural," and "made with real fruit.” But that doesn't necessarily mean they're good for our kids. Many are ultra-processed, high in sugar, and lacking in nutrition. In this episode, I sat down with Diane and Laurel Orley, co-founders of Daily Crunch Snacks, a company that makes superfood-infused, sprouted nuts that are made without added sugars, preservatives, or additives, minimal to no oil, and are what they call Uniquely Crunchy.™ We talk about how Daily Crunch Snacks came to be, the benefits of sprouted nuts for your kids, plus some healthy and easy recipe ideas. Diane also shares a personal story and how Daily Crunch Snacks is turning a family tragedy into hope for others. Welcome 2:12 Let’s talk about your story! 3:17 What was it like to launch a company during the COVID-19 pandemic? 5:37 What are the greatest challenges you see with parents feeding their kids today? 8:27 What is different about the almonds you use? 9:43 What are sprouted nuts and why are they good for us? 10:40 What is the history of sprouting? 13:25 Are there myths about sprouted nuts or nuts in general that parents should know? 16:48 What are some of your favorite healthy and easy meal and snack ideas using sprouted nuts? 17:27 Let’s talk about the flavors and different varieties of Daily Crunch Snacks? 19:48 Can we talk about what Daily Crunch Snacks does to give back and support mental illness? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Diane mentions this lentil salad recipe. Learn more about Daily Crunch Snacks on their website. Follow Daily Crunch Snacks on Instagram. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. 
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    23 mins
  • S9:E5: Healthy Eating For Teens + Social Media, Body Image, & more w/ Kiran Dodeja Smith

    S9:E5: Healthy Eating For Teens + Social Media, Body Image, & more w/ Kiran Dodeja Smith
    Feb 28 2023
    During the pre-teen and teen years, a lot changes, including how kids eat. They often have new food preferences, want what other kids are eating, and may be embarrassed by what you’re packing them for lunch. They’re exposed to a lot more food marketing and social media, and with more social opportunities, you realize you have a lot less control over what they eat. In this episode, I sat down with Kiran Dodeja Smith, a mom of 4, a certified integrative health coach, marketing expert, and founder of Easy Real Food. Previously, Kiran spent more than 8 years working with the popular brand, 100 Days of Real Food. Kiran and I talk about healthy eating for teens, TikTok, and dietary restrictions. She also shares a personal story about her child’s eating disorder diagnosis and what she learned from the experience. Welcome 2:44 Let’s talk about your story! 5:18 Can you talk about your health journey? 5:57 Did your interest in raising healthy eaters start when you became a mom? 7:08 Why is it important to lay the foundation of healthy eating from the start? 8:22 Around the infant and toddler years, why are kids more accepting of different foods? 9:32 What changes when kids get older in terms of how they eat? 12:08 What are you seeing on TikTok in terms of kids and food? 19:15 We see a lot of influencers promoting “clean eating” and organic. What are tips for parents looking to feed their kids healthy but also within their means? 22:38 What are practical tips for encouraging our kids to eat healthier? 24:24 Do you cook with your kids? 25:16 How can we navigate food allergies and dietary restrictions with older kids? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Kiran mentions 100DaysOfRealFood.com. Kiran talks about the Real Lunches, Real Easy! ebooks. Kiran mentions the Dirty Dozen. Learn more about Kiran on EasyRealFood.com Follow Kiran on Instagram. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. 
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    28 mins
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