Earth Food First

Today, we're facing a COMMON struggle head on—how to help our kids to eat enough vegetables! Never fear, our FREE 7-Day Guide to raising veggie lovers is here, with 16 oddly simple tips to help even the most veggie averse kiddos, begin making peace with peas and so many more "Vs."

Here's the deal: Vegetables in America have a SERIOUS PR problem. Too often they're presented to kids as a boring “must eat” to get a treat OR served as an afterthought, often overcooked and under-seasoned.

MOST PARENTS truly want our kids to eat more vegetables… so why aren't we constantly CELEBRATING their uber healthy superpowers and making them the star of the show at most meals? Sometimes, we even hide them.

In just 17 quick minutes you will:

• learn to overcome the 3 obstacles that get in the way of effectively teaching our kids to enjoy veggies
• learn why our FREE 7-day GUIDE to raising veggie lovers (at any age) is so effective
• understand how many vegetables your kids ACTUALLY NEED per day, by age
• understand the Veggies First method + why it's SO EFFECTIVE and WILDLY beneficial to our health (adults too!)
• get a sneak peek inside our GUIDE which includes: 16 proven tools for raising veggie lovers, 7 crazy simple veggies first recipes and more...

If you learned something, it would mean the world for you to follow, rate and review our podcast and SHARE it 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

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WEBSITE: earthfoodfirst.com

Worth the Read

⁠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 Food (A book every parent with kids at home should read)

Sugarproof Your Kids (If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

Research Links

https://drhyman.com/blog/2016/02/26/how-our-government-made-us-fat-and-sick/

https://www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S0939-4753(22)00410-0/abstract

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/index.htm

Today we're cracking the code on serving blood sugar balancing breakfasts made with WHOLE FOODS, in the same time it takes to make toaster waffles!

Breakfast seems to be the meal where we lean on processed "FACTORY FOODS" the most, to get our kids fed and out the door fast—so I decided to make it the first meal we REIMAGINE, through the EARTH FOOD FIRST lens.

Check out this MAGIC BREAKFAST FORMULA (with a 7-day meal plan) known to reduce kids' moodiness and sugar cravings, while increasing focus and consistent energy levels.

Episode highlights:

• 7 veggie-packed earth food forward breakfasts that take just minutes to make
• How WHAT a child eats for breakfast, can make or break their day
• The MAGIC FORMULA that helps breakfast promote focus, calmer moods and more sustained energy 
• How current classic breakfast foods can make our kids crash
• What kids ate before cereal was a thing? 
• What kids eat for breakfast in countries where processed foods aren’t king
• Why a savory breakfast can reduce sugar cravings all day long 
• FREE 7-day "earth food first" breakfast meal plan

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

EFF Links

7-Day EFF BREAKFAST MEAL PLAN. (NOTE: link for actual recipes coming soon!)

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

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

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

Worth the Read

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

Kid Food (A book every parent with kids at home should read)

Sugarproof Your Kids (If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

Research Links

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8043694/?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8043694/?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template

https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/asthmadata.htm?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template

Want to help your child or teen stabilize moodiness, reduce anxiety, learn better, sleep better, even poop better and develop truly RESILIENT HEALTH? Today we discuss many effective, but little known tools you're likely missing with guest Jess Sherman, creator of The Roadmap to Resilient Kids, a coaching and membership program designed to create calmer days, fewer battles and resilient health, by supporting kids from the INSIDE OUT, through functional nutrition, EVEN IF YOU CAN'T GET THEM TO EAT BETTER IMMEDIATELY.

As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, award winning Registered Holistic Nutritionist™, international speaker and author, Jess has successfully connected the dots to show how genetics, nutrition & hidden biological stress can greatly affect how a child behaves, functions and thinks. Through her unique coaching program, Jess and team have helped parents in over 44 countries find effective, safe and natural solutions to help their kids struggling with anxiety, moodiness, poor sleep, ADHD, autism and other mood disorders reclaim their health and FEEL AWESOME, all without medication whenever possible. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• How genetics, nutrition, and the gut microbiome can impact child behavior, mood, and development. 
• The three types of hidden stress that interfere with a child's ability to self regulate and show up as their best self
• Three core nutrition strategies that keep kids healthy
• The two-step process to improve your child's behavior, energy & ability to learn 
• The most common nutrient deficiencies that contribute to learning, behavior, growth, and immune struggles
• How to create a healthy Family Food Culture

Episode LINKS

CONNECT WITH JESS

WEBSITE: https://www.jesssherman.com/

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: https://www.jesssherman.com/membership

PRIVATE COACHING: https://www.jesssherman.com/ResilienceRoadmap

FREE 1-HOUR MASTER CLASS (game-changing I took it!): https://www.jesssherman.com/free-masterclass-your-child-s-anxiety-a-new-way-forward-1

RAISING RESILIENCE BOOK: https://www.jesssherman.com/RaisingResilience

Summary of Nutrients For Your Child's Learning & Behavior https://www.jesssherman.com/nutrients

HOW ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD AFFECTS MENTAL WELLBEING https://sapienlabs.org/consumption-of-ultra-processed-food-and-mental-wellbeing-outcomes/

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EFF LINKS

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

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Wish feeding your kids a variety of nutritious, whole foods felt EASIER? Meet Misa Pignataro founder of https://www.misascleankitchen.com/. Misa is like a magical "fairy food mother" who offers a variety of programs. 1:1 coaching, and guides to help families raise thriving eaters in this highly processed, fast food world.

As a mom of two, certified health coach and culinary nutritionist, Misa connects the dots to effectively use food as a means to support your children's health, both mentally and physically.

Her mantra is to “keep the adventure high and the pressure low,” when it comes to teaching your kids to enjoy whole, real foods and she has tools and tips to make eating a time of joyful connection, versus a stressful battle.

This episode offers a deeper understanding of:

• How foods can HEAL or HARM, based on individual sensitivities
• Why teaching our kids to COOK is critical a skill for lifelong HEALTH (she offers online classes!)
• Common challenges families face when adopting a whole foods lifestyle + tips to overcome these challenges
• How the “taste-o-meter” can reduce picky eating habits and help learning eaters expand their palates through play.
• Actionable insights for using food to protect your children’s true wealth, their HEALTH. 

Episode LINKS - Misa's Clean Kitchen

Use EFF FAM discount code EARTH20 for Misa's guides

WEBSITE: https://www.misascleankitchen.com/

2 upcoming online kids cooking classes: March 5th and March 26th

https://www.misascleankitchen.com/kids-cooking-classes

FREE PICKY EATER GUIDE

https://misascleankitchen.myflodesk.com/jx1hvwi3zg

Instagram @misascleankitchen | https://www.instagram.com/misascleankitchen/

Join Misa's Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/79482973e492/website

Misa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MisasCleanKitchen/

Worth the read: Atomic Habits by James Clear

EFF LINKS

ENTER Vitamix Blender Giveaway

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

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https://earthfoodfirst.com/

Welcome Earth Food First—a movement to protect our kids WHOLE HEALTH: body, mood & mind. America's processed kid-food culture makes protecting our kids' most precious gift, their health, wildly harder and for some parents, just impossible. In 2019, 1 book, motherhood and my own health journey made it my mission to change this harmful kid-food culture. This is that story + 4 tips for raising veggie lovers you're missing.

In our first episode you'll find:

• My personal story behind what inspired me to create Earth Food First: one book, a health diagnoses, and becoming a mom.
• The 4 top tips for raising veggies lovers you may be missing.
• Classic "kid-food" culture norms I've replaced with French-inspired, new family food norms to support Stella's mental & physical health.
• Why every family deserves to better understand the profound effects our current processed kid-food food culture is having on our children's mental and physical health. 
• This week try: Reimagine cooking simple earth foods as a critical life skill to protect our families whole health and recognize the immense value of teaching our children how to cook.
• At the grocery store, notice the ratio of farm food versus factory food in your cart at check-out. Don’t judge it … JUST take note. Over time try aiming for ¾ farm food in your cart or more.

EFF Links:

ENTER Vitamix Blender Giveaway

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

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

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

Worth the Read

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

Kid Food (A book every parent with kids at home should read)

Sugarproof Your Kids (If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

Research links:

Search for Diabetes Youth Study

Today, I'm sharing 12 NEW PRACTICES to replace the old "kid-food culture" and help our kids prioritize FARM FOOD over FACTORY FOOD. If you learned something please SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW our podcast.

Grab the "OLD NORM vs. NEW NORM" chart here! (mobile version)

In this episode:

• We'll unpack America’s kid-food culture and identify what beliefs, habits and often blindly accepted norms are quietly robbing children of life-long health, without families even knowing. 
• Review an "OLD NORM vs. NEW NORM" comparison chart to zoom out and better understand the current kid-food culture versus the NEW FAMILY FOOD CULTURE we’re working to create.
• We add up ADDED SUGAR in a seemingly "healthy-ish"school lunch - the results are SHOCKING.
• Healthy Swap: Most plant-based milks for ????
• This week try: Packing one or more lunches for your kiddos using only earth foods (aka whole foods with no ingredient labels) OR minimally processed foods (like chickpea pasta) that contain ZERO added sugars. Added sugar is required to be listed on ingredient labels.

EFF Links:

ENTER Vitamix Blender Giveaway

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

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

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

Worth the Read

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

Kid Food (A book every parent with kids at home should read)

Sugarproof Your Kids (If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

The Way We Eat Now (How the Food Revolution Has Transformed Our Lives, Our Bodies, and Our World)

Research links:

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/added-sugars.html

https://www.searchfordiabetes.org/dspHome.cfm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8936143/#:~:text=During%20this%20early%20fundamental%20window,foundation%20for%20lifelong%20health%20is

https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/what-you-need-to-know-about-improving-your-childs-gut-health/#:~:text=Recent%20research%20shows%20that%20children's,contributing%20to%20anxiety%20and%20depression.

Today, we're unwrapping the wild story of how we got to this concerning crossroads… where an unintentional overconsumption of what’s been normalized as “kid-food” is quietly robbing so many children of their right to life-long mental and physical health.If you think your kids are immune, I urge you to listen in more than ever.

And the most unsettling part? Many parents have no idea of the true toll that too much sugar and processed foods can have on the most precious people in our lives, our kids.

In episode this episode you'll learn:

• Why America even has "kid-food" when so many countries don't.
• Why IS most processed kid-food so sugar-salt-fat filled?
• What is an engineered bliss point food and WHY do they make it harder for kids to embrace real, whole earth foods.
• What I specifically did differently to teach Stella to enjoy a variety of foods and flavors
• How to pack an "Earth Food forward" school lunch with zero added sugars
• Healthy Swap: Gummy Bears for ????
• This week try: Packing one or more lunches for your kiddos using only earth foods (aka whole foods with no ingredient labels) OR minimally processed foods (like chickpea pasta) that contain ZERO added sugars. Added sugar is required to be listed on ingredient labels.

EFF Links:

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

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

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

Worth the Read

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

Kid Food (A book every parent with kids at home should read)

Sugarproof Your Kids (If your kids eat sugar, read this book. So basically, all of us!)

Research links:

Learning to eat: birth to age 2 y

Early Taste Experiences and Later Food Choices

Join the Earth Food First movement and learn how to protect your children's mind, body and mood, through FOOD.

Want to raise veggie lovers, learn how food affects mood, transform “picky-eaters” into “learning eaters,” say good-bye to mealtime drama and support your children’s WHOLE health by prioritizing FARM FOOD over FACTORY FOOD? You, my friend, are in the right place.

Every Thursday, integrative nutrition coach, cookbook author and toddler mama Lindsay Navama dishes up actionable, unconventional and outside the cereal box ways to help you feed your children the way you really want to.

Thanks for being here and being BOLD!

EFF Links:

ENTER Vitamix Blender Giveaway

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

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