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Can you? You betcha! There are oodles of things to say about ANY food, without talking about its “nutrition” or “health” properties. That language is too abstract for young children to understand anyways. It doesn’t motivate them to eat any particular foods, and it can even backfire, making those foods less desirable. The bottom line: we eat with our senses and we eat what we enjoy. Start there. Explore foods. Call them by their actual names, like “carrots” and “cookies.” Share discoveries about their sensory qualities and features.  Talk about: colours, textures, shapes, sounds, smells, and flavours. Dive in and explore all the ways that food brings people together. It’s how we connect across families and communities. It’s how we celebrate, embrace our culture and show love and kindness to one another.  Talk about how food connects to: family, stories, memories, community, kindness and love. Use food as a way to open conversations about our beautiful planet and our relationship with it. Ask questions, like: How does it grow? Where is it made? How does it get to us? Who helps produce this food for us? What happens to the food we don't eat? What else would you add to this list? If you'd like support in changing the conversation around food in your early years or educational setting, please reach out. I'd love to support you and your team through a professional learning workshop! #foodeducation #foodliteracy #professionallearning #earlyyears #howdoeslearninghappen #ECE #teachertraining #foodneutral #joyful #teachpreschool #kindergarten

Kids need to be exposed to foods over and over (and over again) before they are familiar with it - and willing to eat with without putting up a fuss. When they are young, this number is somewhere around 15. And it just gets bigger as they get older (think about the last time YOU tried to taste a food that you don’t like). But this skill is critical for them to learn. And it CAN be learned … with a little practice. I provide four actionable strategies that parents can use to gently guide their children toward becoming more adventurous eaters through the practice of tasting. To get the full list, visit: https://lnkd.in/ezVKk5zM

I will teach you to be sourdough: Step 1: Procure a Starter Step 2: Bake with Starter Step 3: Consume Sourdough You are what you eat, so eat #sourdough~

In my latest video, I talk about the dangers of rewarding children with food, especially when it's unhealthy food. It can set people up for a lifetime of disordered eating and it flat out doesn't work. Any and all feedback is welcome! #teaching #classroommanagement #teacher #education #coach #compassion #modeling #example https://lnkd.in/eNrmdXmd

What does a Food Coach do? How does a Food Coach help a person live a healthier life? In this segment, I explain a bit of that! #FoodCoach https://lnkd.in/dqkrBgiM

📚🍿 Snack attack! 🍎🥨 Did you know that snacking can be your secret study weapon? Science says so! 🧠💡 In our latest article, we dive into the delicious world of study snacks and how they can boost your brainpower. From brain-boosting berries to memory-boosting nuts, we've got all the tasty details to fuel your study sessions. So, grab a snack and let's snack our way to academic success! 📝🌟 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCUgR_Hp #StudySnacks #BrainFuel #snacktime #snacks #blogpost #studygram #study #studyhacks

Do you have a big test coming up? Do not stress. Give this blog a quick read on my university #UoPeople's website & learn some stress-free eating tips for exams.https://bit.ly/3Kmkxfi #UoPeople #Education #Stressfree

What does a Food Coach do? How does a Food Coach help a person live a healthier life? In this segment, I explain a bit of that! #FoodCoach https://lnkd.in/eepX92vF

Eating together is the simplest way of establishing bond amongst students. We at #BirlaSchoolPilani imbibe bond of togetherness in every student. Eating together is one way of doing so. #BirlaSchoolPilani #BHS #BoardingSchool #ResidentialSchool #CenturyOldHeritageResidentialSchool #SkillsForLife