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The Ultimate Healthy-Eating Hack, Making Family Dinners Fun, Getting Kids To Cook & Much More With Shawn Stevenson.

Jan 11, 2024
Join Shawn Stevenson, author of "Eat Smarter" and wellness expert, as he shares how to turn family dinners into a joyful tradition that enhances health and connection. He discusses the critical role of shared meals in reducing stress and improving emotional well-being. With engaging ideas like cooking together and making meals fun, Shawn emphasizes the importance of distraction-free dining to foster real conversations. He also dives into the dietary challenges children face with ultra-processed foods and offers tips for nurturing healthy eating habits.
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Family Dinner Benefits

  • Family meals are linked to better health and psychology in children.
  • Children who eat with family consume more whole foods and fewer ultra-processed foods, reducing obesity and eating disorder risks.
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TV's Impact on Family Meals

  • TV during family meals can negatively impact healthy eating habits.
  • Marketing for processed foods during TV time may influence consumption.
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Physiology of Social Eating

  • Eating with loved ones improves digestion and nutrient assimilation due to parasympathetic nervous system activation.
  • The release of oxytocin during social eating neutralizes cortisol and reduces stress.
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