Kids and junk food: simple ways to break the habit with Rhiannon Lambert & Dr. Federica Amati

ZOE Science & Nutrition

ZOE

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Education, Science

4.6 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

As adults, food shopping can be a minefield. But when it comes to feeding your kids, the stakes are even higher. Our food environment is rife with misinformation. Brightly coloured labels on packaged, often ultra-processed foods promise high protein, high fibre and low calories. The additives, emulsifiers and mountains of added sugar are hidden in the small print. So how can parents navigate this confusing landscape? Today, we hear from two of the UK’s most-trusted nutritionists (and both parents of small children) on how to keep your kids eating well. Rhiannon Lambert has authored four books, including recent Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition. Half a million people follow her for nutrition advice on Instagram. ZOE’s Head Nutritionist, Imperial College London lecturer and bestselling author of Every Body Should Know This, Dr. Federica Amati, joins Rhiannon for today’s conversation. 🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+ *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Follow ZOE on Instagram. Timecodes: 00:00 Food shopping is a struggle 01:53 Quickfire questions 04:10 What’s the problem with children’s food? 10:05 Why more kids are at the dentist than ever before 12:32 Can you trust food labels? 19:35 How to improve your child’s lunchbox 23:55 Stress-free ways to keep your kids healthy 25:48 Healthy kids food on a budget 29:05 Make your home a healthy food environment 36:23 Healthy breakfast ideas for kids 39:52 Should you give your kids cereal? Rhiannon's latest books: The Science of Plant-based Nutrition The Science of Nutrition Books from our ZOE Scientists: The Food For Life Cookbook Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Mentioned in today’s episode: Bite Back 2030 Report 'Are food giants rigging the system against child health?' ZOE’s famous pancake recipe Our episode on emulsifiers with Dr Federica Amati | Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here. Episode transcripts are available here.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Zoe, science and nutrition, where world-leading scientists explain how their research can be a challenge. But when it comes to feeding your kids, the stakes feel much higher.
0:22.0	Our food environment is rife with misinformation.
0:27.0	Brightly coloured labels on ultra processed foods promise high protein, high fiber, low calories. The additives and the
0:36.9	mountains of added sugar are hidden in the small print. Making healthy food for your children shouldn't be a losing game.
0:45.0	There are secrets to making food nutritious, appealing and convenient.
0:50.0	Because from one parent to another, I know you don't have the time.
0:55.0	There's also evidence that childhood holds golden windows of opportunity
0:58.0	where nutrition makes a bigger impact.
1:01.0	So nailing these tips could be a huge win for everyone.
1:07.0	Two of those experts are with us today.
1:10.0	Rian and Lambert literally wrote the book on the art of building a healthy lunch box.
1:15.6	Rianan is one of the UK's leading nutritionists. She book The Science of Plant-based Nutrition is a
1:24.4	Sunday Times bestseller. Rianen is joined by Dr Federica and Marty.
1:29.0	Federica is head nutritionist here at Zoe, a scientist at Imperial College London,
1:34.8	an author of the best-selling book,
1:36.6	Everybody should know this.
1:39.0	You'll finish today's episode feeling confident
1:41.3	to face the challenge of feeding your kids healthily.
1:44.0	Rianna and Federica, thank you for joining me today.
1:49.0	Thank you for having us, Jonathan.
1:50.0	I'm so excited.
1:51.0	Can't wait. So we have a tradition here, Rianen, which we always start with a quick
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