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If you ask me, raising kids is nothing short of heroic.
My brother and his wife just had their fourth, and whenever I visit I am humbled by how much selfless devotion goes into caring for their children.
Regan and I often get questions from parents about how to help their kids eat better, but the truth is that we don’t have any firsthand parenting experience as of yet.
Here in DC, we live close to Regan’s niece and nephew and are blessed to get to spend time with them on a regular basis.
But I’m pretty sure being the fun aunt or uncle isn’t quite the same as raising your own!
So today, I’m thrilled to defer the questions on pregnancy and parenting to the very knowledgeable and articulate Dreena Burton.
I had the opportunity recently to talk with Dreena about her new book Plant-Powered Families and ask her lots of juicy questions about the nuance and challenges of raising plant-powered kids.
Dreena has three wonderful, busy, hockey-playing girls, and has accumulated a mountain of hard won wisdom on how to make healthy eating work in the midst of fast-paced family life.
Her book is a treasure trove of kid-tested recipes and features tremendously valuable tips on how to navigate birthday parties, pack lunches, prepare kid-friendly snacks and more.
Plus, it’s gorgeous. I’ve seen a lot of beautiful plant-based recipe books and this is right up there with the best of them.
Ok enough of me gushing about Dreena and her book. If you are interested in learning more or pre-order her book, you can do so here.
In either case, check out the interview! We cover:
UPDATE: The giveaway has now ended. Congrats to Donna and Danielle! We’ll be in touch to send you a copy of Plant-Powered Families.
Dreena has been gracious enough to provide a copy of her book to our community, and you can enter to win!
We’ll be randomly selecting two recipients (see entry details below) and notifying the winners on Friday May 8th, 2015.
Here’s how to enter:
*Note: Only open to residents of the US and Canada
We will never sell your information or spam you, ever.
Matt Jager is a wellness activist, yogi and co-founder of True Wellth. His life mission is to transform the healthcare and food system in this country, so that every single person has access to the tools and support they need to look and feel their best, control their health, own their happiness and revolutionize their well-being.
We have a special interview and book giveaway to share with you today.
But first we wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to send us travel questions and well wishes on our move! We made it safe and sound and are enjoying getting settled here in the DC area.
Next time, we’ll go behind the scenes and share all the tips and tricks we use to eat well on the road.
But for now, on to the feature du jour…
If you are at all interested in nutrition, you’ve likely heard of The China Study.
This landmark book has sold over a million copies and the New York Times called it the “most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease.”
The China Study was co-authored by legendary nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell, PhD, and when it was time to write the book he asked that his son Tom move back home to help out.
This supposed one year project ended up taking four years to complete, and during the process Tom developed such a passion for the subject that he went on to become a physician.
Fast forward to the present, and the now Thomas Campbell, MD has released a new book that offers a practical follow-up based on The China Study principles.
His book The Campbell Plan explores the science behind recent dietary confusion, feeding kids as well as what to stock in your kitchen, how to read labels and shop, and what to watch for in social and eating out situations.
And of course recipes! 55 delicious and easy recipes to be exact.
You already know how nerdy I get about behavioral psychology, so I was especially excited to see that the book addresses some of the behavior change principles behind making and sustaining healthy eating habits.
Show Notes:
Dr. Campbell has been gracious enough to provide a copy of his book to our community, and you can enter to win!
We’ll be randomly selecting one recipient (see entry details below) and notifying the winner on Monday April 6th, 2015.
UPDATE: The giveaway has ended. Congrats to Tracy C! We’ll be in touch to send you a free copy of The Campbell Plan.
Here’s how to enter:
*Note: Only open to residents of the Continental U.S.
We will never sell your information or spam you, ever.
Matt Jager is a wellness activist, yogi and co-founder of True Wellth. His life mission is to transform the healthcare and food system in this country, so that every single person has access to the tools and support they need to look and feel their best, control their health, own their happiness and revolutionize their well-being.
Congrats to Rachel and Karen, the winners of last week’s giveaway! We’ll be in touch to send you a copy of Julieanna Hever’s new book The Vegiterranean Diet!
If you didn’t win, don’t fret, because we are hosting another giveaway for you this week!
Details to follow, but first lets pull the curtains, dim the lights, and talk about…planning and organization. After all, is there a sexier topic with which to start the new year?
Oh, you’d rather hear about 102 Fast Health Fixes? (a headline straight from the cover of Women’s Health magazine.) And we wonder why somewhere around 88% of New Year Resolutions fail!
In my mind there is nothing sexier than success, and one of the best ways we can engineer a win for ourselves is by making decisions in advance.
If you know exactly what you are going to eat when you come home tired after a long day or what snack you will reach for when the mid-afternoon craving hits, it becomes much, much easier to stay on track.
There are a number of ways to make sure you have access to healthy food when you need it. Common tactics include:
A little investment in preparation and planning can make all the difference, but who has time for THAT!
So today, I’m thrilled to talk about a kitchen appliance that can help you always be prepared without having to spend your life in the kitchen.
Here’s proof via facebook post of how life changing this magical kitchen addition was for me.
Ah the wonder of the pressure cooker.
Imagine throwing some quinoa, sweet potato, and kale into a pot when you are bright eyed and bushy tailed in the morning, and coming home frazzled after a long day at the office to be greeted by the delicious aroma of your ready and waiting one-pot meal, all ready for you.
All you have to do is serve.
Or you can take some time on the weekend to batch cook for the week. With 10 or 15 minutes prep time you put some quinoa, beans, lentils, or soup in the pressure cooker, and then in 1-2 hours (rather than 4-5) you’ll be ready for the week with hearty meals available at your beck and call.
These are just two time-saving possibilities of the pressure cooker, and today we have a special guest that will help you get all the benefits this baby has to offer.
JL’s book Vegan Pressure Cooking is now available on Amazon
JL Fields is a vegan cook, lifestyle coach and educator and she knows her way around the pressure cooker.
Among her many other accomplishments, she is the Plant-Based Team Leader for Attune Foods and speaks on plant-based food, fitness, and making big changes post-40 all over the country.
JL has an amazing new book out called Vegan Pressure Cooking, and I asked her to give our community the 411 on how pressure cooking has changed her life, and how you can get started.
Watch the interview and learn:
Show notes:
JL has been gracious enough to provide a copy of her book to our community, and you can enter to win!
We’ll be awarding the prize to the best commenter (see entry details below) and notifying the winner on Wednesday January 14th, 2015.
Here’s how to enter:
UPDATE: And the winner is Heather B. Congrats Heather!
*Note: Only open to residents of the Continental US
We will never sell your information or spam you, ever.
Matt Jager is a wellness activist, yogi and co-founder of True Wellth. His life mission is to transform the healthcare and food system in this country, so that every single person has access to the tools and support they need to look and feel their best, control their health, own their happiness and revolutionize their well-being.
When it comes to health, I believe joy is the key to sustainability.
Plant-strong works long-term because it’s not about restriction, deprivation, counting calories or other forms of socially accepted self-torture we like to call dieting.
Instead we can celebrate awesome nutritious meals and delectable dishes that are made of super fresh, vibrant, wholesome, and nurturing ingredients.
We don’t have to give up comfort food, dessert, snacks, treats, or the enjoyment and satisfaction of a hearty delicious meal.
Instead, we can “trade up,” exchanging unhealthy options for a version that supports our desire to live a healthier life.
And this helps cultivate the right relationship with food as a wonderful and important piece a balanced, joyful, and fun-filled life.
Julieanna is a nutritionist, best-selling author, and has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show among many other noteworthy accomplishments.
Her material is always extremely well-researched and succinctly presented, and she has a special gift for condensing a ton of information into one or two easy take aways.
The Vegiterranean Diet is all this and more, but what I loved most was how she channels the culture of the Mediterranean to share her passion not just for health, but for life.
Picture long dinners shared amongst friends, celebrating life, food, and friendship with beautiful ocean views.
In order to stay on plan long-term, we have to make things fun, delicious, abundant, joyful, and just a touch indulgent. This book is just the catalyst we need.
I had the privilege of interviewing Julieanna about her new book, and I know you’ll love her approach as well as the facts.
Watch The Interview And Learn:
Show Notes:
Julieanna’s publisher Da Capo Press was kind enough to offer two free copies of her book to our community.
I’ll be randomly selecting two recipients and notifying the winners on Tuesday January 6th, 2015.
UPDATE: The deadline is now closed. Congratulations to our winners Rachel and Karen!
Here’s how to enter:
*Note: Only open to residents of the US and Canada
We will never sell your information or spam you, ever.
Matt Jager is a wellness activist, yogi and co-founder of True Wellth. His life mission is to transform the healthcare and food system in this country, so that every single person has access to the tools and support they need to look and feel their best, control their health, own their happiness and revolutionize their well-being.
