08/12/2025
I still remember my 8 year old self standing in line at a new “health food” cafe. A cucumber and cream cheese sandwich sounded interesting but my dad used it as a time to tell me why that wouldn’t be a healthy choice. I know he thought he was helping me but that on top of other messaging I got, was not helpful. So now, every time I eat cucumber and cream cheese together, I think of my 8 year old self. I wish she would have been able to go to a restaurant and order what she wanted.
I work with children and adults daily who also remember the messages they got or are currently getting when it comes to what they should or should not be eating.
This is what I recommend:
🤍Empower your children to trust their bodies internal wisdom.
🤍 Let them learn about what foods make them feel satisfied without telling them the nutrition facts.
🤍 Treat all children the same with food - the ones in smaller bodies and larger bodies.
