It’s not that complicated. Here are 19 nutrition strategies for busy parents who want to feed their families real food
Real talk: I’m not a doctor. This is educational content, not medical advice. Check with your pediatrician before changing how you feed your kids. Always consult healthcare pros for medical stuff. What works for my family might not work for yours.1. Stop going on diets Just eat real food that’s prepared properly. We can eat meat. We can eat vegetables. We can eat grain. We’re human beings! Keep it simple so you can stay consistent.
Finding it challenging to eat well with a busy schedule?
2. Understand your relationship with food Eating healthy starts with understanding your relationship with food. Prioritize what makes you and your kids feel good for the rest of the day, not what feels good in the mouth for 5 minutes.
3. Eliminate plastic from your kitchen Most parents don’t know this, but microplastics are an EXTRA ingredient on your family’s plates. Avoid teflon. Throw out plastic containers. Yes, even the BPA-free ones (it’s a scam). Switch to glass or stainless steel.
WATER IN GLASS VS PLASTIC (Study)
Same water - 10X as many microplastics
Gerolsteiner in plastic: 5,106mpp/L
Gerolsteiner in glass: 516mpp/L
4. Upgrade your water More parents should be buying jugs of quality spring water instead of alcohol. In 2024 it’s time to collect artesian spring water like wine. Your body will thank you for this. Your kids will model what you do.
I’ll admit it, I’m a water snob.
We have Mountain Valley Spring delivered in 5 gallon *glass* bottles and use it for all drinking and cooking.
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5. Drink warm, healing beverages Freshly made broth. Steeped tea. They’re therapeutic and will heal you from the inside out. Especially in these colder months when your kids bring home every bug from school.
🌿 “Your body isn’t crying for chemicals… it’s crying for support.” These old-fashioned drinks melt mucus naturally and gently. 🍋🫖 Your lungs will thank you in 24 hours.
