Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
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, School Meals in Small Rural District, 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
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What Teachers Wish Parents Knew
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.
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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!
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Healthy Family Project Facebook Group
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11 May 2023
Whats the Hype! Dietitian Discussion on Sports Nutrition Trends
Today we are talking with Tony Castillo registered dietitian, dad, husband, Instagram extraordinaire.
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.nutritionfp.com/healthyfamilyprojectpodcast
https://www.nsfsport.com/
https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/
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
Sports Nutrition for Kids and Teens
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
Inside a recent episode
Debunking School Lunch Myths
Published 17 Nov 2023 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I think parents do need to find out what's happening in their own community and they might just be surprised at the wide variety of choices, of fresh fruits and vegetables that are being offered, of the whole grains, you know, I'll be honest, we still serve chicken nuggets. They're not on our menu every week. […]
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