Nov 19 2024 32 mins
In this episode, we dive into how to educate our kids about what’s in their food without making them feel anxious or overwhelmed. We explore why our family chooses a healthy lifestyle, covering topics like sugar, dyes, and processed ingredients. You’ll hear tips on explaining food choices in a way that empowers kids to make mindful decisions, even when faced with less healthy options at schools, camps, or social events. Plus, we discuss practical scripts parents can use and ways to help kids feel confident about their choices without creating fear around food.
Show Notes:
• 0:30 – Handling judgment from others
• 3:30 – Natasha vs. Instagram followers’ judgment
• 5:40 – Explaining our healthy lifestyle to kids and dealing with camps or schools that serve candy or items with dyes
• 10:00 – Titanium dioxide
• 11:00 – Empowering our kids to be educated about what’s in their food
• 12:30 – Teaching kids about food ingredients without scaring them
• 16:00 – Why some kids handle dyes better than others
• 20:00 – Gatorade at sporting events
• 22:00 – School document on healthy food guidelines
• 23:00 – How much sugar should a child have daily?
• 29:00 – Scripts parents can use to talk to their kids about food choices