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How to Break Free from Processed Foods & Picky Eating by Teaching Kids to COOK

What if one basic skill could not only help deter your children from picky eating but also protect their lifelong health? I’m pretty sure every parent would want in on that class!    In this episode, we’re exploring how teaching kids how to COOK could play a pivotal role when it comes to ending both the processed food and picky eating epidemics, which are quietly robbing our children of their right to live long lives—in good health.  In today’s conversation we cover:  * How cooking can be used as a tool to protect your family from the processed food epidemic * Why COOKING should be considered a critical life skill * The serious health risks of raising kids who can’t cook  * Why picky eating isn’t about the FOOD * How cooking with your kids can deter picky eating GET YOUR FREE KIDS KNIFE SKILLS CLASS HERE*: https://kidscookrealfood.com/earthfoodfirst [https://kidscookrealfood.com/earthfoodfirst] Katie's popular kids cooking courses [https://kidscookrealfood.com/our-products/?promo=earthfoodfirst&cookieUUID=02fe297d-6d20-4d2f-9969-8742a46a0a48] | https://kidscookrealfood.com/our-products/?promo=earthfoodfirst&cookieUUID=02fe297d-6d20-4d2f-9969-8742a46a0a48 Get more guidance from Katie Kimball here: website | https://kidscookrealfood.com [https://kidscookrealfood.com/] blog | https://kitchenstewardship.com [https://kitchenstewardship.com/] instagram | https://www.instagram.com/katiekimballkidscook [https://www.instagram.com/katiekimballkidscook] facebook | http://facebook.com/kidscookrealfood/ [http://facebook.com/kidscookrealfood/] youtube | https://youtube.com/kitchenstew [https://youtube.com/kitchenstew] linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kimball/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kimball/] Earth Food First LINKS FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c]: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c Join the EFF newsletter [https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought]for weekly recipes, support and inspiration! https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/] (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge) https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/ WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com [https://earthfoodfirst.com/] MY COOKBOOK [https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873]- Hungry for Harbor Country (discover delicious lake-life anywhere) https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873 WORTH IT READS ⁠This is What I Eat⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Eat-Activities-Mindful/dp/0593309294] (a great kids book to explore earth foods) Bringing Up Bebe [https://bringingupbebe/] (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!) Kid Food [https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Food-Challenge-Children-Processed/dp/0197749305/ref=asc_df_0197749305/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663393287981&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9369437065797183940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031019&hvtargid=pla-2191205552057&psc=1&mcid=08b2302f729336639a7f1b0e63517011](A book every parent with kids at home should read) Sugarproof Your Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Sugarproof-Hidden-Dangers-Putting-Childs/dp/B0876H3XW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E5YF538EXO7C&keywords=sugar+proof+your+kids&qid=1706821593&s=books&sprefix=sugar+proof+your+kid%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1](If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!) *AFFILIATE links appear above. If you use these links I may receive a small commission for directing you to these online cooking coursed.

Can 15 Days Kickstart Lifelong Healthy Habits? Lessons from Singapore

What if you could FEEL HAPPIER and HEALTHIER in just 15 days? Holistic nutritionist Riyana Rupani's program "Clean-in-15" can help you do just that AND today, she's also sharing top tips to raise healthy kids in this highly processed world. As a US expat now living in Singapore and a mom of 3, she sheds light on "kid food culture" in Singapore: what's similar, what's different and how she hopes to help future generations thrive. After healing her own health issues, Riyana launched Everiday Foods out of her own desire to enjoy Singapore's most popular condiments and gluten free foods, but without the inflammatory ingredients typically used to make them. Three cheers for chili crisp made with olive oil, right?!? In this conversation we'll cover:  * The problem with so many cooking oils and what to use instead * Sugar myths debunked  * Riyana’s Clean-in-15 program * Tips for raising healthy kids in a highly processed world * How to expand your child’s palate to enjoy global flavors  * Singapore’s war on diabetes and their governments efforts to boost citizens health Join Riyana's world on her website HealthyishandHappy - all details below! CONNECT WITH RIYANA & Everiday Foods Clean in 15 Program - Next Group start 9/2/24 (use discount code EARTHFOODFIRST for 10% off) https://www.healthyishandhappy.com/clean-in-15/ Everiday Foods Website https://everidayfoods.com/en/us US peeps shop Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5281833F-905E-4AEA-A886-1ABDB5D2778A?ingress=2&visitId=b7f00a9f-1b2a-42a5-81d0-0868083e6f51&ref_=ast_bln USE DISCOUNT CODE "EARTHFOODFIRST" for 10% off Instagram @Everiday_Food and @HealthyishAndHappy Join Riyana's Newsletter https://www.healthyishandhappy.com/newsletter/ Earth Food First LINKS FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c]: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c Join the EFF newsletter [https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought]for weekly recipes, support and inspiration! https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/] (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge) https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/ WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com [https://earthfoodfirst.com/] MY COOKBOOK [https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873]- Hungry for Harbor Country (discover delicious lake-life anywhere) https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873 WORTH IT READS ⁠This is What I Eat⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Eat-Activities-Mindful/dp/0593309294] (a great kids book to explore earth foods) Bringing Up Bebe [https://bringingupbebe/] (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!) Kid Food [https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Food-Challenge-Children-Processed/dp/0197749305/ref=asc_df_0197749305/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663393287981&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9369437065797183940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031019&hvtargid=pla-2191205552057&psc=1&mcid=08b2302f729336639a7f1b0e63517011](A book every parent with kids at home should read) Sugarproof Your Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Sugarproof-Hidden-Dangers-Putting-Childs/dp/B0876H3XW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E5YF538EXO7C&keywords=sugar+proof+your+kids&qid=1706821593&s=books&sprefix=sugar+proof+your+kid%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1](If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

How to Raise Omni-Eaters & Deter Picky Eating Habits

Has this momprenuer discovered "the secret sauce" to helping parents raise adventurous eaters while deterring picky eating habits? Listen in to decide for yourself! Did you know the sooner we expose our kids to a wider variety of flavors, the less likely they are to develop picky eating habits? But sadly typical American "kid food" culture only represents sweet, salty and fatty—leaving most kids unfamiliar with the bitter, sour and umami—flavor profiles that exist in so many nutrient rich vegetables and other whole foods. Jill Weissman, mom and founder of Beyond the Bib, is on a mission to help expand children's palates early in life with nutrient dense, savory sauces the whole family can enjoy, made with ONLY pure, whole, clean ingredients. But WHY do we need another sauce company, you might be wondering? Jill, who previously sourced ingredients for a very well-known organic baby-food company, tells us EXACTLY WHY and HOW her approach can help us raise "omni-eaters" in our candid, mom to mom convo. If you have kids at home, this episode is a must. After listening you’ll walk away knowing more about:  * How sauces can be used as a tool to expand children's palates and teach them to enjoy different flavor profiles   * Jill’s take on a some controversial topics in our current kid-food culture * What ingredients to watch out for and avoid in store bought sauces  * What makes Beyond the Bib different from all other store bought sauce * Jill’s top tips for starting your own food brand & her biggest challenges  * The journey from kitchen testing to mass production * Advice for starting a business as a toddler mama  CONNECT WITH JILL & BEYOND THE BIBB Website https://beyondthebib.com/ [https://beyondthebib.com/] USE DISCOUNT CODE "EARTHFOODFIRST" FOR 15% OFF ENTIRE ORDER Instagram @ [https://www.instagram.com/peasandpixels/]beyondthebibfood [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebibfood/#] PIZZA WAFFLE RECIPE #YUM [https://beyondthebib.com/blogs/toddlermealrecipes/pizza-waffles] https://beyondthebib.com/blogs/toddlermealrecipes/pizza-waffles PIZZA WAFFLE VIDEO [https://www.instagram.com/p/CwTuR2utwDb/] | https://www.instagram.com/p/CwTuR2utwDb/ Earth Food First LINKS FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c]: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c Join the EFF newsletter [https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought]for weekly recipes, support and inspiration! https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/] (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge) https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/ WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com [https://earthfoodfirst.com/] MY COOKBOOK [https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873]- Hungry for Harbor Country (discover delicious lake-life anywhere) https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873 Use discount code: EARTHFOODFIRST for 20% off an order on HappyWolf.com WORTH IT READS ⁠This is What I Eat⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Eat-Activities-Mindful/dp/0593309294] (a great kids book to explore earth foods) Bringing Up Bebe [https://bringingupbebe/] (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!) Kid Food [https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Food-Challenge-Children-Processed/dp/0197749305/ref=asc_df_0197749305/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663393287981&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9369437065797183940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031019&hvtargid=pla-2191205552057&psc=1&mcid=08b2302f729336639a7f1b0e63517011](A book every parent with kids at home should read) Sugarproof Your Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Sugarproof-Hidden-Dangers-Putting-Childs/dp/B0876H3XW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E5YF538EXO7C&keywords=sugar+proof+your+kids&qid=1706821593&s=books&sprefix=sugar+proof+your+kid%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1](If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

What Makes Feeding Our Kids WELL Feel SO HARD?! And 6 Ways to Change That with Megan Ferney

Why has something SO PRIMAL—teaching our kids to eat foods that help them thrive—become SO HARD and WHAT EXACTLY can WE DO COLLECTIVELY to change this? Meet my guest Megan Ferney, a mama, trained chef and registered dietitian. Even with epic cooking skills and a deep knowledge of nutrition, feeding her 3 littles the way she really wants to STILL FEELS HARDER than it should be due to our current kid food culture which makes feeding our kids healthy foods a daily uphill battle. In episode 14, listen to my super honest conversation with Megan around adopting new cultural norms when it comes to feeding our kids, to make everything about helping our families EAT WELL, not only doable, but enjoyable. After our convo with Megan, you’ll walk away knowing more about:  * Why the current “kid food culture” makes it HARDER to feed our kids well and what we can do about it * Guidance on feeding neurodivergent kiddos to help them embrace new foods, support their whole health and deter selective eating  * Megan’s top tips for making food that BOTH nutritious and delicious * Increasing cooking confidence  * Being a foster parent and ways to support foster families CONNECT WITH MEGAN Instagram @peasandpixels [https://www.instagram.com/peasandpixels/] NEW PODCAST COMING SOON "From All Sides" - deep dive convos about all things foster care https://open.spotify.com/show/52f0W7DOAHlX8aglz39W0s [https://open.spotify.com/show/52f0W7DOAHlX8aglz39W0s] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-all-sides/id1748867495 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-all-sides/id1748867495] Instagram @FromAllSidesPodcast Website https://www.peasandpixels.com/ [https://www.peasandpixels.com/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041181594741 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041181594741] https://www.peasandpixels.com/ [https://www.peasandpixels.com/] EFF Links FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c]: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c Join the EFF newsletter [https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought]for weekly recipes, support and inspiration! https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/] (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge) https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/ WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com [https://earthfoodfirst.com/] MY COOKBOOK [https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873]- Hungry for Harbor Country (discover delicious lake-life anywhere) https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873 Use discount code: EARTHFOODFIRST for 20% off an order on HappyWolf.com WORTH IT READS ⁠This is What I Eat⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Eat-Activities-Mindful/dp/0593309294] (a great kids book to explore earth foods) Bringing Up Bebe [https://bringingupbebe/] (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!) Kid Food [https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Food-Challenge-Children-Processed/dp/0197749305/ref=asc_df_0197749305/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663393287981&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9369437065797183940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031019&hvtargid=pla-2191205552057&psc=1&mcid=08b2302f729336639a7f1b0e63517011](A book every parent with kids at home should read) Sugarproof Your Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Sugarproof-Hidden-Dangers-Putting-Childs/dp/B0876H3XW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E5YF538EXO7C&keywords=sugar+proof+your+kids&qid=1706821593&s=books&sprefix=sugar+proof+your+kid%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1](If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

Eat These 3 "Letter C Veggies" for Gut Health & Whole Health

Many veggies start with "C" but these 3 are VIV (very important vegetables) for gut health and today I'm sharing WHY and HOW to help your fam learn to love 'em! Today, our SPOTLIGHT vegetables starting with the letter C are: 1. Cauliflower 2. Cabbage 3. Chard We chose the two cruciferous veggies—cauliflower and cabbage—since they are uniquely powerful when it comes to promoting gut health. You see, these guys are rich in fiber, contain anti-inflammatory compounds, support detoxification, and contain vitamins and minerals crucial for maintaining a healthy gut lining and supporting digestive processes. We're also throwing chard a lotta LOVE. Chard is this epic but underused green that's a great "gateway" green to help kids move beyond spinach and start enjoying more greens because it's softer and less bitter than most kale. GREENS are like the GOLD of vegetables for too many reasons to count. Packed with phytonutrients, essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they support overall whole health, boost immunity, aid digestion, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. They're also high in fiber, making them great for promoting a healthy gut. Um… pass the greens, thanks. Let's do this: * FIRST we uncover the “magic powers” each vegetable has for our bodies & minds  * SECOND I’ll share my top tips and tricks for introducing & preparing these veggies with kids in mind * THIRD we give you access to 3 EPIC EFF APPROVED recipes to explore, for each Grab the 9 EFF APPROVED recipes: Cauliflower Whole Roasted Buffalo Style Cauliflower [https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23015451/whole-roasted-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/] https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23015451/whole-roasted-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/ Cheesy CauliPOWER Steaks [https://hungryhappens.net/cheesy-cauliflower-steaks/] https://hungryhappens.net/cheesy-cauliflower-steaks/ Mashed Buttered Cauliflower [https://MashedButteredCauliflower] https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-mashed-cauliflower-recipe/ Cabbage Napa Cabbage Chinese Chicken Salad [https://pinchofyum.com/napa-chicken-salad-with-sesame-dressing] https://pinchofyum.com/napa-chicken-salad-with-sesame-dressing Braised Red Cabbage with Apples [https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013028-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples] (sub avocado oil and add nuts before serving) https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013028-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples The BEST Stuffed Cabbage Rolls [https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/#wprm-recipe-container-19197] https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/#wprm-recipe-container-19197 Chard Sausage, Greens & Beans Pasta [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sausage-greens-and-beans-pasta] https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sausage-greens-and-beans-pasta Chard and Cheddar Omelet  [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chard-and-cheddar-omelet] https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chard-and-cheddar-omelet Chard Tahini Dip [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swiss-chard-tahini-dip] (feel free to remove or reduce the garlic if your little is still learning to love it) https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swiss-chard-tahini-dip Other "C" veggies you'll wanna explore: 1. Carrots 2. Celery 3. Celeriac or celery root (excellent mashed with butter) 4. Cucumbers (check out Stella’s fav way to eat them in my VF guide) 5. Corn 6. Collard greens 7. Chicory - aka endive  8. Choy Sum - Chinese flowering cabbage "C Veggie" Recipes We Love Carrots [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/carrot-recipes] https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/carrot-recipes Celery [https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/non-boring-celery-recipes/] https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/non-boring-celery-recipes/ Celeriac or celery root [https://yummyaddiction.com/celery-root-recipes/] https://yummyaddiction.com/celery-root-recipes/ Cucumbers [https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8054533/cucumber-recipes-to-make-forever/] https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8054533/cucumber-recipes-to-make-forever/ Corn [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/our-best-corn-recipes] https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/our-best-corn-recipes Collard greens [https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8078504/collard-greens-recipes-youll-make-forever/] https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8078504/collard-greens-recipes-youll-make-forever/ Chicory - aka endive  [https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/collection/best-chicory-recipes/] https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/collection/best-chicory-recipes/ Choy Sum - Chinese flowering cabbage [https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/choy-sum/937907856730/] https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/choy-sum/937907856730/ If you learned something, it would mean the world for you to follow, rate and review our podcast and SHARE this link [https://youtu.be/qWWKbbVxgLM] with your favorite families. These actions will literally help the show go on!  EFF Links Join the EFF newsletter [https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought]for weekly recipes, support and inspiration! https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought MY COOKBOOK [https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873]- Hungry for Harbor Country (discover delicious lake-life anywhere) https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Harbor-Country-Southwest-Michigan/dp/1572842873 FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c]: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/] (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge) https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/ WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com [https://earthfoodfirst.com/] TRY MY FAVORITE SNACK BARS FOR KIDDOS: Happy Wolf [https://happywolf.com/collections/all] https://happywolf.com/collections/all Use discount code: EARTHFOODFIRST for 20% off an order on HappyWolf.com MY FAVORITE Eco-Pouches & Cups https://ecomamashop.com/ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/earthfoodfirst/list/3S717KIBAFXW0?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d] WORTH IT READS ⁠This is What I Eat⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Eat-Activities-Mindful/dp/0593309294] (a great kids book to explore earth foods) Bringing Up Bebe [https://bringingupbebe/] (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!) Kid Food [https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Food-Challenge-Children-Processed/dp/0197749305/ref=asc_df_0197749305/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663393287981&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9369437065797183940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031019&hvtargid=pla-2191205552057&psc=1&mcid=08b2302f729336639a7f1b0e63517011](A book every parent with kids at home should read) Sugarproof Your Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Sugarproof-Hidden-Dangers-Putting-Childs/dp/B0876H3XW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E5YF538EXO7C&keywords=sugar+proof+your+kids&qid=1706821593&s=books&sprefix=sugar+proof+your+kid%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1](If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)