Who among us has not struggled with food choices, and thinks often about how to teach and insure our own children have a healthy concept of food ? It is so important to me to make sure our kids know how to make choices that allow them to have the energy and mental capacity for optimum performance. As I think about my own relationship with food, I am fascinated by the different choices I make when I think about how to best fuel my body for the day instead of distracting myself with a sweet or less then nutritious snack. When I step back and think consciously, the choices are sound and the results quite positive. ( Exercise as well somehow easily becomes a part of this lifestyle) it is however often the exception, and not the rule.
As a parent, I want all of our kids to have a really positive and healthy relationship with food and their physical selves. I also want us to be around to enjoy the years ahead with all five of them!
My husband had been talking about a new book that came out last week and it looks like a must read. Written by the former Commissioner of the FDA , David Kessler, The Art of Overeating explores the food industry and why we make the choices we do. With recomendations on how to truly change our thoughts about food, action is sure to follow.
Check out this conversation from NPR or the book here. He is also a pediatrician, so his understanding and approach is really focused on helping our kids develop into their best selves.
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