With the season of food and fullness upon us, in this episode of Ask Alice, she interviews Registered Dietitian and Professor, Dr. Melissa Powell, on ways that parents can help kids - and themselves - survive the season of sweets and stuffed. She explains the notion of mindfulness and intuitive eating, as opposed to the "anything goes" or "forbidden fruit" mentality. While Alice approaches the emotional component of holiday foods, Melissa provides insight on balancing food choices. She also encourages the notion of hospitality by teaching kids a spirit of gratitude and appreciating foods from other cultures and families.

Resources:

Children Just Like Me: A New Celebration of Children Around the World by DK

The Harvard Nutrition Source 

Melissa-Powell [at] utc.edu

Biblical Wisdom for Teenagers' Eating Habits by Melissa Powell