EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 1H 1M
Ditch the Processed Foods — Here’s How to Actually Eat Clean! Nancy Easton
from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness
What if changing what we eat could change the future of a nation? Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Nancy Easton: leader and founder of Wellness in the Schools, a nonprofit on the mission to replace ultra-processed school lunches with fresh, scratch-cooked meals. In this powerful conversation, Nancy describes tangible tips for prioritizing healthy eating within a busy lifestyle, go-to meals and snacks, and advice for handling the transition from living at-home, to cooking for oneself. Nancy also brings us behind-the-scenes at Wellness in the Schools, describing a day-in-the-life, and her most memorable moments. Shop our Happiness Products: https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/Support Us:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/Learn more about Wellness in the Schools:https://www.wellnessintheschools.org/Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with nutritionist, Ellie Krieger. In this episode, Ellie debunks nutrition myths, shares simple + delicious recipe ideas, and hacks for living a balanced lifestyle: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s5bi3oJ9ia9evBIbZyygj?si=r2NBDGV8Sx2gMOIzQ5Mugg(00:00) Intro(02:30) Nancy's Childhood & How She Got Started(11:17) Starting Wellness In The Schools(13:28) The HOW Behind WITS(15:38) Nancy's Greatest Challenge(19:30) Putting Challenges In Perspective(20:01) Healthy Meal + Snacks YOU NEED To Try!(21:48) Behind-The-Scenes of Working At Wellness In The Schools(24:51) How Can I Adjust My Lifestyle To Prioritize Wellness?(34:00) Nancy's Top Three Tips(40:15) Nancy's Most Standout Memory At WITS(42:56) What Aspect of WITS Brings Nancy The Most Joy?(45:49) How Can I Build Positive Habits Around Food?(50:32) Nancy's Current Goals(53:20) Nancy's Final Meal(54:10) Nancy To Her Teen Self(56:14) What Brings Nancy A Small Bit of Happiness?(57:47) Nancy's Motivational Quote(59:55) Key Takeaways
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What if changing what we eat could change the future of a nation? Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Nancy Easton: leader and founder of Wellness in the Schools, a nonprofit on the mission to replace ultra-processed school lunches with fresh, scratch-cooked meals. In this powerful conversation, Nancy describes tangible tips for prioritizing healthy eating within a busy lifestyle, go-to meals and snacks, and advice for handling the transition from living at-home, to cooking for oneself. Nancy also brings us behind-the-scenes at Wellness in the Schools, describing a day-in-the-life, and her most memorable moments. Shop our Happiness Products: https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/Support Us:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/Learn more about Wellness in the Schools:https://www.wellnessintheschools.org/Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with nutritionist, Ellie Krieger. In this episode, Ellie debunks nutrition myths, shares simple + delicious recipe ideas, and hacks for living a balanced lifestyle: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s5bi3oJ9ia9evBIbZyygj?si=r2NBDGV8Sx2gMOIzQ5Mugg(00:00) Intro(02:30) Nancy's Childhood & How She Got Started(11:17) Starting Wellness In The Schools(13:28) The HOW Behind WITS(15:38) Nancy's Greatest Challenge(19:30) Putting Challenges In Perspective(20:01) Healthy Meal + Snacks YOU NEED To Try!(21:48) Behind-The-Scenes of Working At Wellness In The Schools(24:51) How Can I Adjust My Lifestyle To Prioritize Wellness?(34:00) Nancy's Top Three Tips(40:15) Nancy's Most Standout Memory At WITS(42:56) What Aspect of WITS Brings Nancy The Most Joy?(45:49) How Can I Build Positive Habits Around Food?(50:32) Nancy's Current Goals(53:20) Nancy's Final Meal(54:10) Nancy To Her Teen Self(56:14) What Brings Nancy A Small Bit of Happiness?(57:47) Nancy's Motivational Quote(59:55) Key Takeaways
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