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Healthy Family Project
by Healthy Family Project
Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world.
Episodes
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Debunking School Lunch Myths
Today we talk to school nutrition director, Jeanne Riley to debunk some of the myths around today's school lunch and how families can learn more about what's being served at their schools. Jeanne Reilly is an award-winning School Nutrition Director in Windham & Raymond, Maine. She is very…
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What Teachers Wish Parents Knew
Today Amanda from talks to Heather Brickell, teacher, mom, and author of MySweetSavings.com. Heather is giving us the inside scoop on the things teachers wish parents knew. From communication to reinforcement and expectations. Heather shares her top 10 things teachers wish parents knew with…
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Whats the Hype! Dietitian Discussion on Sports Nutrition Trends
Today we are talking with Tony Castillo registered dietitian, dad, husband, Instagram extraordinaire. He has led a passionate life in the nutrition space and spent time as a sports nutritionist at the University of Florida and for the Toronto Blue Jays. I get the honor of chatting with him today…
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
Today we are talking with registered dietitian Chelsea LeBlanc. Chelsea creates approachable recipes using simple ingredients to help her audience and clients save money, reduce food waste, and cook healthy meals that are fast, easy, and delicious! Relevant Links:...
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Tips for Parents of College Bound Students
Today we have a great episode lined up! Sally is typically joining us on the show to talk about meal prep and planning and other topics around nutrition, but today, we are getting a different side of Sally. She recently sent her son off to college and of course, having a high schooler myself, I…
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Sports Nutrition for Kids and Teens
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Tony Castillo, a sports and performance dietitian who helps athletes perform at their best without fad diets and unnecessary supplements. Tony brought his expertise to the podcast to talk all things sports nutrition for kids…
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Sports Psychologist Tips For Supporting Your Teen Athlete's Mental Health
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Neff, a licensed clinical sports psychologist, to talk about young athletes and their mental health. While there's a lot of fun and joy in kid and teen sports, it can also create stress and anxiety. Dr. Neff shared lots of...
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Tech Tips & Apps That Make Life Easier
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Jennifer Johnstone Lopez to chat all things tech and how we can use apps, platforms, and cool gadgets to make life easier! Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge and shared tons of apps she uses to maximize her limited free time…
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Budget Travel Hacks
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Gay to chat all things budget travel. Lauren is a travel writer, podcaster and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences…
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What is Fair Trade?
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Kim Chackal to get a crash course on all things Fair Trade. You may have heard the term or seen the label on a coffee package, but what does it mean? Kim breaks down what the Fairtrade label means, how much more expensive are...
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Dietitian Tips to Shop Healthy on a Budget
It's hard to ignore the rising costs of food, gas, and basic household items. Families are feeling the burden of inflation especially when it comes to grocery bills. Jackie Vega joined us to share tons of money-saving tips, dinner hacks, how to repurpose leftovers and tips for shopping your…
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New & Easy Ways to Use Fruits & Vegetables
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Sarah Hester to discuss easy ways to use fruits and veggies and how we can eat more of them. Sarah is passionate about making produce accessible and enjoyable for everyone and she shares tons of tips to make healthy eating…
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Stop Short Order Cooking for Your Family
What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 2:48 Get to know Laura! 12:15 How to transform mealtime 13:44 Family communication tips 16:30 How to delegate to your kids…
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Tips From A Registered Dietitian to Help Your Family Eat Better
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Alyssa Greenstein, registered dietitian and Senior Manager of Nutrition Affairs Communications with Florida Dairy Farmers. This episode is all about how families can make small changes and adopt manageable habits that will…
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Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health
On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by child psychologist Dr. Stephanie Smith. This episode is all about talking to teens about mental health, teen mental health and what parents need to know to navigate the teen years with their kids. Dr. Stephanie shares amazing...
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Ways to Encourage Kids to Give Back
We're bringing you a super special episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast in honor of Giving Tuesday. We're joined by a panel of moms to talk about the importance of giving back and how we can set positive examples for our kids. We swapped lots of great ideas for volunteering opportunities...
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How To Create A No Stress Dinner Plan
This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to create no-stress meal plans. We sat down with our registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak, to hear all about her new meal planner and get tips on how busy families can take small steps to plan hassle-free meals. Sally breaks…
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Tips from a Mom of a Diabetic Child
Check out the full Episode 71 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tips for families with a diabetic child. We're joined by Tampa blogger, Marisa Langford, to hear about her family's journey with diabetes and how they made important dietary…
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How to Raise an Adult
Check out the full Episode 70 show notes on our website! To say that parenting is hard would be the understatement of the year. It's a delicate balance of keeping your children safe, providing their essential needs, helping them navigate transitional periods, and providing them the tools to help...
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Tips for Better Sleep for Your Family
Check out the full Episode 69 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all easy steps we can take to get better sleep. We're joined by Jackie Vegar, registered dietitian and author at The Wellness Solution. Jackie shares foods and supplements to improve...
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Buying Organic: What You Need To Know
Check out the full Episode 68 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all all about how to shop for organic foods. We're joined by Sally Kuzemchak, our official registered dietitian and author of RealMomNutrition.com. Sally dispels the myths and breaks…
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Benefits of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Check out the full Episode 67 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about the anti-inflammatory diet. We're joined by co-authors of The Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook. This plant-forward style of eating improves overall health and can prevent chronic and...
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Small Garden, Big Environmental Impact
Check out the full Episode 66 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to get started with gardening. Heather Manzo gives us a crash course on different types of gardening and what to consider before deciding which style best suits your space...
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Baby's First Foods to Toddler Meals
Check out the full Episode 65 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tackling the world of first foods for babies and toddlers. Kathryn Doherty shares tips to ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods, how to conquer struggles around baby...
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Tips to Declutter Your Home
Check out the full Episode 64 show notes on our website! This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to get started with decluttering your home. Angela Betancourt shares tips to get over the overwhelming stage of organizing, how to tackle your closet, and strategies to...
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How to Meal Plan
Check out the full Episode 63 show notes on our website! This episode of Healthy Family Project is all about how to meal plan including tips on how to get started with meal planning, ideas for repurposing leftovers and dinner staples, and getting input from your kids and family. Christine Pittman...
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Easy Ways To Avoid Added Sugars
Check out the full Episode 62 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Julie Revelant, national health writer and owner of Revelant Writing, LLC. Julie covers everything families need to know about added sugars including hidden sugars in common foods, how…
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Holiday Replay: Meditation Benefits for Kids
Check out the full Episode 61 show notes on our website! To say that 2020 has been crazy would be an understatement. In the midst of all the lifestyle adjustments we've all had to make, we've decided to republish one our favorite episodes: Meditation Benefits for Kids. In this episode of Healthy...
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Teaching Kids to Prepare Healthy Snacks
Check out the full Episode 60 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project we talk to, Sally Sampson, Founder ChopChop Magazine. Sally shared her tips for getting kids to prepare their own snacks and spend more time in the kitchen. Besides being a fun cooking magazine for...
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Creating New Holiday Traditions
Check out the full Episode 59 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Amber Gray, digital marketing manager at Healthy Family Project about navigating the upcoming holiday season during COVID. Amber shares tips on how to approach the holidays this year…
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Realistic Self-Care for Parents
Check out the full Episode 58 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk with our good friend, Jackie Vega, RD, about small ways parents and caregivers can take better care of themselves. Jackie shares realistic and manageable tips to ensure you're staying...
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Living with a Food Allergy
Check out the full Episode 57 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Trish James, the Healthy Family Project VP, about life with food allergies, tips for parents, and how to deal with food allergies around holidays like Halloween. Trish is a grocery...
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Summer Replay: How Families Can Reduce Food Waste
Check out the full Episode 56 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we chat with Pamela Riemenschneider about how families can reduce food waste at home. Reducing food waste is a big concern for many families, with Americans wasting an estimated $218 billion…
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Summer Replay Grocery Shopping On a Budget
Check out the full Episode 55 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Ashleigh Evans of Dash of Evans all about how to grocery shop on a budget. Ashleigh loves to show fellow parents how to feed their family AND save money, all while eating healthy. Today,...
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Family Conversation Starters
Check out the full Episode 54 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Richard McCarthy, Meatless Monday Culinary Ambassador, about the importance of family dinner and how families can kick start important conversations at the dinner table. Richard McCarthy...
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All About Kombucha
Check out the full Episode 53 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Michelle Mitchell, co-founder of Humm Kombucha. Over the last few years, kombucha consumption has grown in popularity and we turned to Michelle to answer all of our questions around…
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Fresh Produce 101: How to Pick Prep Store
Check out the full Episode 52 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Pamela Riemenschneider all about fruits and veggie hacks and must-know tips to save money and keep your produce fresh for weeks. Pamela shares her infinite produce knowledge to help us...
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Distance Learning Tips From an Educator
Check out the full Episode 51 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Tanya Acosta about navigating distance learning. With states around the country announcing school closures for the remainder of the year, distance learning is our new normal. We invited...
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Managing Kids At Home During Coronavirus
Check out the full Episode 50 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Kiran Dodeja Smith of Easy Real Food about managing life at home during quarantine. With the world on lockdown, we're spending more time at home than ever and that comes with its own set...
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Coping With Stress and Anxiety
Check out the full Episode 49 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Dr. Stephanie Smith about how to manage anxiety and adjust to life around COVID-19. Dr. Stephanie shares lots of great tips to help families navigate their new routines, tips to avoid...
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Self Care for Busy Families
Check out the full Episode 48 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Noelle Martin, RD and author of MotherhoodAndMeals.com. Noelle joined us to talk about the importance of self-care and how to make time for it when you have a busy schedule. Noelle…
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New Food Label 101
Check out the full Episode 47 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to our official registered dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak, about the new nutrition facts panel and what changes to be aware of. The new label was designed to reflect more current knowledge…
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Keeping Kids Safe Online
Check out the full Episode 46 show notes on our website! In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Theresa Desuyo, mom of three and Digital Family Expert at Qustodio, the leader in digital safety and wellbeing for kids and families. Nowadays, there's no avoiding technology. Kids…
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Conquering Family Mealtime Struggle
Check out the full Episode 45 show notes on our website! In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Liz Weiss, cookbook author, blogger, dietitian, and host of the Liz's Healthy Table podcast. Liz shares solutions for common mealtime struggles including strategies for picky eaters,...
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Holiday Replay Balancing Parenting Life and Career
Check out the full Episode 44 show notes on our website! Another Holiday Replay for you all this week! This conversation really hit home and as we head into 2020, it's definitely a great time to recheck our life balance. In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Brierley Horton about...
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Holiday Replay: Helping Kids Make Good Choices
Check out the full Episode 43 show notes on our website! For the holiday break, we are republishing two of our most downloaded episodes. This episode with Marc Mero, former WWE wrestling champion and author, skyrocketed to the top of our downloads after it was published in summer of 2019. It's a...
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Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
Check out the full Episode 42 show notes on our website! In this episode of the Healthy Family Project, we talk to Tim Sheehan, co-founder of Greenlight all about teaching our kids how to be financially responsible. It seems like financial responsibility is one of those skills that we don't think...
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Positive Relationships With Food
Check out the full Episode 41 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Jackie Vega of the Wellness Solution about what is means to have a positive relationship with food, how to develop that relationship and how to pass that wisdom onto your kids. Jackie...
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Meditation Benefits for Kids
Check out the full Episode 40 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Marisa Imon, author and host of the Mid-day Meditation Pump Up podcast. Marisa defines meditation and shares the many benefits for adults and children, along with ways to easily fit...
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Introducing International Foods and Raising Adventurous Eaters
Check out the full Episode 39 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Maya Kaimal, award-winning cookbook author and founder of Maya Kaimal Foods, about how to easily add international foods to your menu and introduce them to your selective eaters. Maya...
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