In this episode, we delve into the topic of nutrition considerations for your young athlete or highly active child/teen. This is by no means an exhaustive discussion, but rather, it is a great introduction to the topic where we set a foundation of some important principles around feeding. These principles apply to parents of children and teens and those with "hobby" athletes all the way to those with more serious aspirations.

We hope after listening to this episode that parents will see the importance of keeping things simple. There is no need to complicate nutrition for our young athletes, even if they are training and competing at a serious level. The foundations will set the stage and cover the bulk of (if not all of) the needs of most children.

Keep an eye out for more on this topic in future episodes where we will look at covering some more sport-specific considerations for those interested, and more importantly ready to dive a bit deeper beyond the foundations (because you have the foundations nailed down).

Please send any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we sit down with none other than Jeff's mom! While Jeff's mom is not a nutrition professional, she brings over 70 years of real-world experience to the table as a wife, stay-at-home mom, bank vice president, human resources specialist, and all-around amazing person to discuss a variety of topics including:

• Feeding a family on a tight budget
• Consistency in parenting/feeding
• Providing options at meals without being a short-order cook
• Children preparing family meals
• Jeff's dislike of green beans
• And more ...

We hope you enjoy this special episode!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

Is emotional eating ok?

In this episode, we delve into the vast topic of emotional eating and how it’s patterns are learned throughout childhood.

But is it always a negative thing, as we are often led to believe?

If you have any questions about this episode, topic, or anything else related to child, teen, adult, and/or whole-family nutrition, don't hesitate to reach out to Rebecca or Jeff on social media or through their respective web sites:

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss some of the differences in teaching "food" in contrast to teaching "nutrition" when it comes to educating and equipping our children. It's important to prepare our children to effectively navigate a culture and environment that is not structured particularly well for encouraging healthy habits, behaviors, and eating patterns.

If you have any questions about this episode, topic, or anything else related to child, teen, adult, and/or whole-family nutrition, don't hesitate to reach out to Rebecca or Jeff on social media or through their respective web sites:

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss the importance of the words and language we use with regard to food, body weight, and physical activity when talking with our children. Should we use words such as "junk food" or "unhealthy?" Why does it matter? We address these topics and more!

Link to the paper Jeff referenced during this episode:
"Perceived overweight and suicidality among US adolescents from 1999 to 2017." Daly et al 2020.

Also, if you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in episode #2, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

If you have any questions about this episode, topic, or anything else related to child, teen, adult, and/or whole-family nutrition, don't hesitate to reach out to Rebecca or Jeff on social media or through their respective web sites:

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this unique episode, we decided to switch things up a bit and interview Rebecca's two young boys. We talk with them about their favorite foods, what they like about different foods, some of their eating habits, Leo's "food world", physical activity, and more.

Also, if you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in episode #2, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

If you have any questions about this episode, topic, or anything else related to child, teen, adult, and/or whole-family nutrition, don't hesitate to reach out to Rebecca or Jeff on social media or through their respective web sites:

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, Rebecca and Jeff discuss an important concept in feeding our children referred to as the division of responsibility. This model divides the responsibility of the parent and the child in the feeding process. Incorporating this concept helps develop a healthy relationship with food where children don't feel pressure or guilt when eating. It also helps children to develop and nurture their innate ability to regulate their own food intake.

Also, if you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in the episode, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

If you have any questions about this episode, topic, or anything else related to child, teen, adult, and/or whole-family nutrition, don't hesitate to reach out to Rebecca or Jeff on social media or through their respective web sites:

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this inaugural episode, Rebecca and Jeff discuss a common and important question in the area of child nutrition: Should children be allowed to have dessert before, during, or after their meal?

This episode also touches on some other important questions that come up when discussing this topic including:

• Should it be viewed as a special part of the meal or simply as another component of the meal?
• Should children be required to clean their plates before having dessert?

How we address this topic as parents can have a powerful impact on how our children develop their relationship with food.

If you have any questions about this episode, topic, or anything else related to child, teen, adult, and/or whole-family nutrition, don't hesitate to reach out to Rebecca or Jeff on social media or through their respective web sites:

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness