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

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MY COOKBOOK - 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 (a great kids book to explore earth foods)

Bringing Up Bebe (The book that...

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

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USE DISCOUNT CODE "EARTHFOODFIRST" for 10% off

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Join Riyana's Newsletter

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MY COOKBOOK - 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 (a great kids book to explore earth foods)

Bringing Up Bebe (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!)

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/

Instagram @beyondthebibfood

PIZZA WAFFLE RECIPE #YUM

https://beyondthebib.com/blogs/toddlermealrecipes/pizza-waffles

PIZZA WAFFLE VIDEO | https://www.instagram.com/p/CwTuR2utwDb/

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FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists

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WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com

MY COOKBOOK - 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...

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

NEW PODCAST COMING SOON "From All Sides" - deep dive convos about all things foster care

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-all-sides/id1748867495

Instagram @FromAllSidesPodcast

Website https://www.peasandpixels.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041181594741

https://www.peasandpixels.com/

EFF Links

FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c

Join the EFF newsletter for weekly recipes, support and inspiration!

https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought

Instagram (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge)

https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/

WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com

MY COOKBOOK - 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 (a great kids book to explore earth foods)

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/

Cheesy CauliPOWER Steaks

https://hungryhappens.net/cheesy-cauliflower-steaks/

Mashed Buttered Cauliflower

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/keto-mashed-cauliflower-recipe/

Cabbage

Napa Cabbage Chinese Chicken Salad

https://pinchofyum.com/napa-chicken-salad-with-sesame-dressing

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

Chard

Sausage, Greens & 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

If you've ever felt out of balance or felt unhealthy, despite eating "super healthy" this simple online exercise (no workout required) could change everything and help you learn how to optimize your whole health, in all seasons of life.

Our new WHOLE HEALTH WORKSHOP series is for for the mama's & the dada's and allll the adults who care for kiddos. These mini-episodes are created to help you focus on your OWN HEALTH for a few moments, because the MOST EFFECTIVE WAY to raise healthy kids, is to model healthy habits.

Today we teach you how to use The Circle of Life tool and discuss PRIMARY FOOD vs SECONDARY FOOD, the difference between them and what they mean for your overall health.

Did you know FOOD is just one of 12 important nutrients for optimizing our mental and physical health?

By the end of this episode you'll understand:

• If FOOD is primary nutrition OR secondary nutrition and why this matters
• What the Circle of Life is and how to use it to create more balance and well being in your life
• The Roseto Effect - and which of the 12 areas of life seems MOST important for overall well being
• How people "run their energy" differently
• Why I needed a PAUSE after launching this podcast
• Which school I recommend if you want to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

If you learned something, it would mean the world for you to follow, rate and review our podcast and SHARE this link with your favorite families. These actions will literally help the show go on!

EPISODE LINKS

IIN Circle of Life Exercise

https://www.integrativenutrition.com/circle-of-life

The Roseto Effect Study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1695733/

EFF Links

MY COOKBOOK - 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: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c

Join the EFF newsletter for weekly recipes, support and inspiration!

https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought

Instagram (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge)

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WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com

EFF FAVS

SNACK BARS FOR KIDDOS: Happy Wolf

https://happywolf.com/collections/all

Use discount code: EARTHFOODFIRST for 20% off an order on HappyWolf.com

Eco-Pouches & Cups

https://ecomamashop.com/

WORTH IT READS

⁠This is What I Eat⁠ (a great...

Break free from your VEGGIE ROUTINE with these 6 vegetables starting with the letter B!

From the unBEETable benefits of beets :) to tips for turning Brussels sprouts haters into lovers, we're diving into another veggie adventure to help your kids learn to enjoy the magical foods that promote lifelong health.

These A to Z Veggie Adventure mini-episodes will inspire your family to:

• TRY new vegetables often (AND AVOID VEGGIE RUTS!)
• LEARN to preparing and seasoning them in different ways
• UNDERSTAND more about which vegetables do what for our bodies and minds

By the end of this episode you’ll know how to buy, prepare and help your kids enjoy:

1. Broccoli
2. Brussels Sprouts
3. Beets
4. Bok Choy
5. Butternut Squash
6. Batata

Try some of our favorite recipes using these vegetables starting with B.

Broccoli Recipes

Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Beets Recipes

Bok Choy Recipes

Butternut Squash Recipes

Batata Recipes (any recipe that uses sweet potatoes can use batata)

If you learned something, it would mean the world for you to follow, rate and review our podcast and SHARE this link with your favorite families. These actions will literally help the show go on!

EFF Links

MY COOKBOOK - 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: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c

Join the EFF newsletter for weekly recipes, support and inspiration!

https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought

Instagram (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge)

https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/

WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com

TRY MY FAVORITE SNACK BARS FOR KIDDOS: Happy Wolf

https://happywolf.com/collections/all

Use discount code: EARTHFOODFIRST for 20% off an order on HappyWolf.com

MY FAVORITE Eco-Pouches & Cups

Want to inspire your FAM to eat more VEGGIES? Or just escape a boring veggie rut? Welcome to our A to Z Veggie Adventure series, exploring the wide world of vegetables, one alphabet letter at a time! These mini-episodes are meant to be fun, quick listens to help you and your kiddos celebrate, learn to prepare and enjoy a wider variety of vegetables more often!

Our A to Z Veggie Adventure series covers:

• sensory exploration (this helps kids develop curiosity about trying new veggies)
• how to prepare, season and eat various veggies
• the "magic powers" (health benefits) each vegetable provides
• seasonality of veggies

By the end of episode 10 "LETTER A" you’ll know more about:

• Acorn Squash (recipe ideas here)
• Adzuki Beans (recipe ideas here)
• Artichokes (recipe ideas here)
• Arugula (recipe ideas here)
• Asparagus (recipe ideas here)

If you learned something, it would mean the world for you to follow, rate and review our podcast and SHARE this link with your favorite families. These actions will literally help the show go on!

EFF Links

FREE GUIDE to raising veggie lovers: tips & habits + quick recipes + meal plan + grocery lists

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645012d78c37c66117b4516c

Join the EFF newsletter for weekly recipes, support and inspiration!

https://earth-food-first.myflodesk.com/food4thought

Instagram (Come hang out for EFF recipes, support & new knowledge)

https://www.instagram.com/earthfoodfirst/

WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com

TRY MY FAVORITE SNACK BARS FOR KIDDOS: Happy Wolf

https://happywolf.com/collections/all

Use discount code: EARTHFOODFIRST for 20% off an order on HappyWolf.com

WORTH IT READS

⁠This is What I Eat⁠ (a great kids book to explore earth foods)

Bringing Up Bebe (The book that changed the way I feed my family, for the better!)

Kid...