Healthy Family Project

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:  Tips for School Meals That Rock, and Tips to Succeed [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsforschoolmealsthatrock], School Meals in Small Rural District, [https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipstosucceedschoolmealsinsmallrural] and she is on the Advisory Board for the Chef Ann Foundation and for Healthy School Recipes. Jeanne is a mom, grandmother, and caregiver for her 100-year-old mother. She is a wealth of knowledge and deeply passionate about creating a healthier generation.    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!   2:18    All about Jeanne 6:08   How to make school nutrition about more than just feeding children 9:23   The importance of introducing new foods in a cafeteria setting 11:54  Common myths about school lunches today 14:53  Vegetables that encourage students to try something new 17:39  Importance of culturally inclusive food  20:03 How to get involved in your child’s school nutrition program 21:15  Guidelines school lunch programs have to follow and impact 23:41  Surprising difference with school foods many parents don’t know about 24:50 Unique places you could source support for your school lunch program 28:04 Why it's easier to try new things with friends/peers 29:50 How the mission of great school lunches influences the greater community 32:18  One of the biggest goals with school nutrition and why it’s so important 33:54 How the experience of having a treat has changed over time       Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for our e-newsletter [https://www.produceforkids.com/subscribe/] 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 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthyfamilyproject1/]! 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!     Follow Jeanne's district and what they are doing on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/lunch4kids_rsu14/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_mid=189951A2-4E36-49C6-91C2-6B63BBD8CB1E]   Follow Jeanne's district on Facebook!  [https://www.facebook.com/Lunch4KidsRSU14]   Follow Healthy Family Project on Instagram!  [https://www.instagram.com/healthy.family.project/]

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 relationship between parent and teacher 9:06   How students can best approach their classroom struggles 11:03  Best way to react to classroom updates as a parent 12:11  Why reinforcement is important for your child’s learning 16:05  A hands-on way to support learning at home 17:57  Why expressing interest in what interests your children matters 22:56  Helping your kids recognize that grades don’t define them as a person 24:41  Allowing their independence to come into play 28:27  What teachers want parents to know about cultivating independence 32:27  Why happy parents make happy teachers 34:44  Why you should never talk bad about your child’s teacher in front of them 36:52  How small expressions of appreciation can go a long way 38:25  Ideas for starting off the next school year on the right foot 40:45  What can help a teacher understand classroom behaviors and attitudes Read the Rest of Heather's Tips!  [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/things-teachers-wish-parents-knew/] Want more back to school tips and ideas? Head to our hub for back to school [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/poweryourlunchbox/] and juggling home and school life year-round.  Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for our e-newsletter [https://www.produceforkids.com/subscribe/] 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 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthyfamilyproject1/]! 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!

Today we are talking with Tony Castillo registered dietitian, dad, husband, Instagram extraordinaire [https://www.instagram.com/coach_tonycastillo/?hl=en].  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 have him back to for this fun episode as we dive into trending hyped up topics in the world of sports nutrition.  We are asking WHAT’S THE HYPE!?! Reminder we are now on You Tube with our episodes if you prefer to watch.  Just quick disclaimer, always check with your family doctor before making any changes in your health care.  Relevant Links  * https://www.healthyfamilyproject.com [https://www.healthyfamilyproject.com]  * https://www.nutritionfp.com/healthyfamilyprojectpodcast [https://www.nutritionfp.com/healthyfamilyprojectpodcast] * https://www.nsfsport.com/ [https://www.nsfsport.com/] * https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/ [https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/] * http://www.usprobioticguide.com/?utm_source=intro_pg&utm_medium=civ&utm_campaign=USA_CHART [http://www.usprobioticguide.com/?utm_source=intro_pg&utm_medium=civ&utm_campaign=USA_CHART]   Other Episodes to Check Out  * Psychologist Tips to Support Your Teen Athletes Mental Health  [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-82-sports-psychologist-tips-for-supporting-your-teen-athletes-mental-health/] * Sports Nutrition for Kids and Teens  [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-83-sports-nutrition-for-kids-and-teens/] * Meditation Benefits for Kids [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-40-meditation-benefits-for-kids/]   Timestamps 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!   5:14 About Tony Castillo and his nutrition approach 8:49  What’s the hype around electrolyte drinks 9:56 What electrolyte drinks actually provide and why it matters 11:16 What you should be looking for in electrolyte products 15:09 The most appropriate type of sports drink for teens 16:12 What’s the hype  around creatine 18:29 Who creatine is great (and not so great) for 22:50 The dose of creatine you should be taking and why 28:22 What’s the hype around greens powder  30:48 What the research has revealed about greens powders 33:20 What’s the hype around pre-workout products  41:06 An analogy about probiotics that rings true 43:14 What resources you should use before investing in probiotics 44:34 The difference between probiotics and prebiotics

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: * https://realfood.tesco.com/what-can-i-make-with.html [https://realfood.tesco.com/what-can-i-make-with.html] * Free Meal Plan Link [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/632bbe9bc2a8e2d5905d656a] * Instagram-chelsealeblancrdn [https://www.instagram.com/chelsealeblancrdn/] * Facebook-chelsealeblancrdn [https://www.facebook.com/chelsealeblancrdn] * chelsealeblancrdn.com [https://chelsealeblancrdn.com/] * Watch this conversation on video!  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70tbldYX5E8]   Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Shop Healthy on A Budget (More Tips!)  [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-78-tips-from-a-dietitian-on-how-to-shop-healthy-on-a-budget/] * New and Easy Ways to Use Fruits and Vegetables [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-77-new-easy-ways-to-use-fruits-vegetables/] * Dietitian Approved Grocery Shopping Tips [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/ep36-dietitian-approved-healthy-grocery-shopping-tips/] * How to Meal Plan [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-63-how-to-meal-plan/]   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 essential for Chelsea growing up 3:28 An easy tip to help you save on your groceries 5:47 Why you should check your fridge and freezer before making your list 8:41 Free  app you can use to help you generate recipes  12:27 Examples of less expensive protein sources and how to use them 17:14 What kind of produce to prioritize on your grocery list and why 20:59 Common beliefs about canned or frozen produce and why it’s not true 22:26 How much salt you can remove by rinsing canned vegetables 27:27 The benefit of buying generic store brands for staples 29:31 The most important (and relatable) budget shopping advice of the episode 30:40 Strategies for avoiding entering the grocery store hungry 37:37 Where you can find Chelsea and connect with her Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter [https://www.produceforkids.com/subscribe/] 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 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthyfamilyproject1/]! 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!

Today we have a great episode lined up! Sally is typically joining us on the show to talk about meal prep [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/free-printable-meal-planner/] 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 kids are gearing up for college 5:27 Why it’s important to let the school guide your child as a student 10:23 The pros and cons of submitting common applications 14:26 The reality check Sally got from her son 17:08 The right way and wrong way to do college tours 20:45 How social media influences the college application process 22:08 Signs it’s time for your kid to take a break from social media 26:05 Why it’s crucial to let your kids carve their own path (even when it’s hard) 29:34 Why some kids don’t get excited at the prospect of going to college 30:48 What Sally wishes she did differently when her son was applying and why 34:23 Special dates to be aware of when your child is in the application process 35:02 Why parents need to give themselves some grace during this time 35:37 Tips for supporting your kids emotionally during the application process About Our Guest, Sally Kuzemchak Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com [http://realmomnutrition.com/], a “no-judgement zone” for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids [https://amzn.to/2lMS9dO], a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide [https://amzn.to/2kfLOXI], 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 Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family. You can listen to Sally’s previous episodes! Episode 72 How to Create A No Stress Dinner Plan [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-72-how-to-create-a-no-stress-dinner-plan/], Episode 54 Nutrition Label 101 [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-47-new-nutrition-label-101/], Episode 37 Balancing the Holiday Sugar Rush [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-37-balancing-the-holiday-sugar-rush/], Episode 34 Lunchbox Packing Mistakes To Avoid [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-34-lunchbox-packing-mistakes-to-avoid/] Relevant Links * Follow Healthy Family Project on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthy.family.project/?hl=en], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/healthyfamilyproj], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@healthyfamilyproject], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/healthyfamilyproject/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTf9t_ct07qxLWrH66E8uw]. * Follow Sally on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/realmomnutrition/] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/realmomnutrition/] * Free Meal Planning Printables [https://www.realmomnutrition.com/meal-planning-printables/] * 10 Beginner’s Tips to Meal Planning Like a Pro [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/10-beginners-tips-meal-planning-like-pro/] Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: * Episode 70: How To Raise An Adult [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-63-how-to-meal-plan/] * Episode 42: Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-42-teaching-kids-about-managing-money/] * Episode 25: Easing Test Anxiety in Kids & Teens [https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-9-quick-easy-dinner-hacks/]