Sparked by a situation in my own family, I devoted this episode to supporting parents who send their kids to daycare and still want to feed them well. I reached out to my network of “Here's how to do it” genius educators and collated the short interviews into this comprehensive and hopefully valuable resource.
First I spoke to Dr. Ana Negron of Greens on a Budget. She revealed:
- how to know how much food to give your child each day
- easy 1-ingredient “make-ahead” meals that will make your mouth water while they're cooking
- how to choose healthy foods your child will love by categorizing their preferences
- how to get your infant or toddler to tell you what they want to eat
- three surprising ways to stuff medjool dates
- the one beverage our kids can't do without
Next up was Chef AJ of Eat Unprocessed, who shared:
- ninja travel tips that apply directly to feeding children in day care
- how to plan a week's worth of meals
- a powerful book to share with daycare directors
- the obvious question: “What did you feed your kid before daycare?”
- how to make things easier by ignoring social norms about food
- the three soups Chef AJ makes on a regular basis
- HealthyGirlsKitchen.com
- FatFreeVegan.com
- DrMcDougall.com
Third was plant-based food coach Sharon McRae of Eat Well Stay Well, who explained:
- how she gets her kids' friends to eat black beans and kale (and shocks their parents)
- the importance of the parents as role models
- the “bulk cooking” strategy
- how to use a pressure cooker to stock your fridge and freezer with lots of healthy food
- items for the well-stocked healthy pantry
- the “muffin pan technique” that goes way beyond muffins for approximating the unhealthy finger foods that other kids are eating
- the non-apologetic mindset and approach that works with daycare staff and directors
Links
From Dr Negron's website: Snacks and meals for young children
Leakproof Bento-style Lunchbox (for room temperature foods)
Bento Lunch Jar (for hot or cold foods)
Book by Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Disease-Proof Your Child
Instant Pot electric pressure cooker / slow cooker
Cathy Fisher's StraightUpFood.com recipe blog
The Disease-Proof Your Child Facebook Group
Chef AJ's Split Pea Soup Recipe
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