How to Transition Your Family to a Healthier Diet

In this episode, I will discuss the transformation into a more conscious and healthier lifestyle, focusing on dietary patterns that have benefitted my family. Engaging in an honest conversation, I share my journey from a non-health-conscious individual to an advocate for wellness and nutrition. I will provide you with actionable advice on grocery shopping, meal prepping, and making smart food choices, targeted toward busy individuals seeking balance and health improvements.

Key Takeaways:

• A paleo lifestyle, focused on foods that are from the land, farm, or sea, can help improve health and reduce inflammation.
• Awareness of food sensitivities and allergens, like gluten and dairy, contributes significantly to personal well-being.
• Meal planning and using tools like the "Notes" app can simplify grocery shopping and ensure a better commitment to healthy eating.
• Avoiding food with a high number of ingredients, particularly dyes, seed oils, and synthetic folic acid, is crucial for maintaining health.

What You Will Learn:
00:00 | Intro
04:45 | Personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle
05:53 | Following a paleo diet with some exceptions
09:35 | Cutting out dairy and gluten
12:56 | Where to shop in the grocery store
13:40 | Budgeting tip for buying organic products
14:18 | The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
16:21 | Importance of meal planning for a healthy diet
18:02 | Avoiding cooking oils and using healthier alternatives
19:09 | What to look for on food labels for healthy kids snacks
20:06 | The negative effects of dyes in food
21:33 | The importance of avoiding seed oils and folic acid
23:30 | Recommended kids snacks

Resources:
EWG Dirty Dozen & Clean 15

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