TMHS 733: How To Keep Your Family Healthy & More Connected - With Cynthia Garcia
Oct 25, 2023
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Cynthia Garcia, founder of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition and Modern Life Coach School, shares her expertise on transforming eating habits and cultivating healthy relationships within families. Topics discussed include the 3 pillars of transformational nutrition, creating fun family meal rituals, involving kids in cooking, changing mindset, and the power of surrounding oneself with likeminded individuals.
Creating a healthy culture in our households is essential for making healthy choices.
Being present and paying attention to our children is fundamental in creating a healthy culture.
Start small and focus on one aspect of nutrition, surround yourself with a supportive community, and get children involved in meal planning.
Deep dives
Creating a Culture of Wellness
Creating a healthy culture in our households is essential for making healthy choices. Our culture shapes our choices, especially in a world that encourages unhealthy habits. By focusing on our micro-culture, we can improve our health and set a positive example for future generations. It's important to be intentional in creating a healthy culture, involving children in cooking and meal preparation, and teaching them about nutrition. Surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals and creating supportive communities also plays a crucial role in making lasting changes.
The Power of Being Present
Being present and paying attention to our children is fundamental in creating a healthy culture. Acknowledging their emotions and teaching them to express and understand their feelings is important. Developing rituals and traditions, such as gratitude exercises and family meal times, fosters connection and a sense of well-being. Changing our own mindset and being aware of how our actions and environment affect our children's well-being is key to creating a positive family culture.
Practical Tips for Creating a Healthy Family Culture
Start small and focus on one aspect of nutrition, whether it's physical, mental, or spiritual nutrition. Surround yourself with a supportive community and learn and grow together. Get children involved in meal planning, cooking, and other food-related activities. Make meals an experience by setting the table, playing music, and practicing gratitude. Remember that change takes time and it's important to give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them. Choose possibilities over hope and actively make choices that align with the culture you want to create.
The Importance of Relationships in Creating a Healthy Culture
Relationships are at the core of creating a healthy culture. Our relationships influence our well-being, food choices, exercise habits, and overall lifestyle. Surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals who share our values and goals can provide support and inspiration. By building healthy relationships within our families and communities, we create an environment that supports and encourages us to make positive choices for our health and well-being.
Resources for Creating a Healthy Family Culture
To learn more about creating a healthy family culture, transformationalnutrition.com/model offers a free course that provides practical tips and resources. By engaging with this course and connecting with a community of like-minded individuals, you can gain valuable insights and guidance for implementing positive changes in your family's lifestyle and well-being.
Cooking meals together in the kitchen with your kids and family creates long-lasting memories. Sometimes starting small with making your own meals alongside others can help others build strong eating habits. Cynthia was inspired after seeing a study that the future generation may not live past their parents and it all leads to how we eat.
Cynthia Garcia is the founder of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition and Modern Life Coach School. She has been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, and the TODAY show. She shares her knowledge of the best techniques, tips, and methods of transforming the way you eat and your overall health habits through the Institute of Transformational Nutrition.
In this interview, she speaks with Shawn on how to grow good eating habits with your children so they may live a long healthy life. It’s all based on the culture in your home or based on the culture you are exposed to around you. Cynthia Garcia shares her 3 pillars of transformational nutrition and how to change the culture in your home to stronger, healthier relationships in your home, family, and friends.
In this episode you’ll discover:
Why nutrition is not just about what you eat
The 3 pillars of transformational nutrition
How creating rituals can make family meals fun
How to get kids involved in cooking
How to make transformational change in your family’s health
How changing your mindset can change how you eat
How surrounding yourself with other people can help you learn
How to grow by immersing yourself in new cultures
How the stories we tell ourselves create our environment
Simple ways to put transformation into practice
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