Raising healthy eaters in today’s junk food culture can feel like an uphill battle, but it does not have to be. In this episode, we dive into the most common challenges parents face around picky eating, birthday party sugar overload, and navigating well-meaning grandparents who love to “treat” your kids. You will hear from functional medicine practitioner and mom of four, Bernadette Abraham, author of Unjunk: How to Raise Healthy Eaters, as she shares real-life tools to help you transform your child’s eating habits without power struggles or guilt.
We explore the science behind food addiction, how to rethink the idea of “everything in moderation,” and why your food choices today affect not only your children, but your grandchildren too. Bernadette also shares her go-to strategies for handling birthday parties, restaurant meals, and school lunches, plus tips on how to set clear boundaries with confidence and calm.
Whether your child only eats beige foods or you are trying to push back against junk food marketing, this episode will give you the tools, scripts, and encouragement you need to support your family’s nutrition journey without added stress.
