Apr 1, 2020
Today’s guest, Bettina Elias Siegel, explains why kids are bombarded with unhealthy foods and messages about unhealthy foods all day long, why it's hard to raise healthy eaters, and why the notion that kids are inherently picky is a myth. Join us to find out how you can advocate in your community for healthier kid foods in schools, restaurants, and on the playing field. Become an advocate for change and learn valuable lessons from Bettina's book, Kid Food.
Bettina is the mother of two teenagers, and they make their home in Houston. Bettina recently appeared on Episode 5 of the new MSNBC series, What’s Eating America, where she spoke with chef and host Andrew Zimmern about the role of processed food in school meals.
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Resources:
Civil Eats article: https://civileats.com/2020/03/06/coronavirus-is-closing-schools-heres-what-it-means-for-millions-of-kids-who-rely-on-school-meals/
Bettina on What's Eating America
blog: The Lunch Tray (thelunchtray.com)
book/author website: bettinasiegel.com
Twitter: @thelunchtray
Instagram: @bettinaeliassiegel
Find Bettina’s book, Kid Food, on www.amazon.com or at bookstores everywhere.
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