115. Navigating Real Food for Kids and Families, with Haley Scheich

Simple Doesn't Mean Easy - A podcast by Michelle Visser - Mondays

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This episode is sponsored by your best option for the best meat you can put in your freezer. Go check out the special deal, just for podcast listeners (that’s you): soulyrested.com/beefToday I'm chatting with Haley Scheich, author and cofounder of My Superhero Foods, a wellness brand that teaches kids and families about the powers of real food. She spent 10 years at Pfizer and another 2 years in a Masters in Dietetics program before she woke up to all the delusions of Big Food, Big Pharma and Big Ag.In today’s episode, Haley talks about her experiences at Pfizer, and her awakening to the importance of real food. We explores the impact of pharmaceutical sales, the need for holistic nutrition, and the role doctors should take (but often don’t) in promoting real food. We also discuss:the health benefits of outdoor work the impact of simple lifestyle changesthe importance of setting kids up for successthe importance of real, whole foodswhy kids should be avoiding ultra-processed foodsthe role of parents in shaping their children's eating habits the impact of early exposure to healthy eating. We also discuss the challenges of navigating food choices at grandparents' houses and the importance of educating children about the effects of different foods on their bodies.