From Gardens to Plates: Engaging Kids in Nutrition

In this episode, Trish interviews Stacy Antain, the founder of Health Barn USA, a pioneering initiative celebrating 20 years of guiding kids towards healthier lifestyles. Inspired by alarming statistics about childhood health, Stacy's programs focus on hands-on learning, where kids grow and prepare nutritious meals while unplugging from screens. From young seedlings to master chefs, children advance through age-specific curricula that cover everything from organic gardening to understanding nutrition labels. The program's success is validated by studies from Columbia University. Stacy emphasizes the importance of family cooking as a tool for both better nutrition and fostering communication within families. Here are the links: Website: www.healthbarnusa.com Kids Programs: https://www.healthbarnusa.com/kids-programs/ School Assemblies (all over the country): https://www.healthbarnusa.com/for-schools/school-assemblies/ Appetite for Life (on amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Appetite-Life-Thumbs-Up-Eater-Including-Kid-Approved/dp/0062103717/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= HealthBarn Nutrition Academy: https://teach.healthbarnnutritionacademy.com/   Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridetoindependence/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo                   https://www.facebook.com/zoomridesNJ/