Ep. 24 Dr Michael Greger: Why School Lunch Is Failing Kids

What if the biggest threat to your child’s long-term health is already showing up by age 10? Parents want their kids to grow, learn, and thrive, but most children are being raised in a food environment that increases the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and early heart disease. In this episode, Dr. Michael Greger explains why plant-based nutrition is not just a lifestyle choice, but a powerful way to protect children’s health, support better development, and create habits that can last a lifetime. - Discover how a plant-based diet can help reduce children’s risk of chronic disease from an early age. - Learn practical ways to make sure kids get the nutrients they need, including protein, fiber, and other key essentials from whole plant foods. - Hear how schools and families can work together to role model healthier habits and create an environment that makes plant-based living easier and more sustainable. Press play to hear Dr. Greger’s clear, science-backed case for why feeding kids more whole plant foods today can help shape a healthier future for the rest of their lives. Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers. Small GIFT. BIG impact. Subscribe to the Sanctuary at Solid Rock for only $4.99/mo and help save and protect animals every single day: https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryatsolidrock/subscribe Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time. Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange