In the Media

Pressure Cooker is a new book based on research that examines the pressures faced by moms across America to feed their kids the “right” way. The authors argue that unrealistic expectations, inequalities, and the challenging realities mothers experience need to be addressed in order to truly nourish and improve the health of our kids. “[This

Have any of you listened to the podcast Food Pysch? What are your thoughts on dieting? Food Pysch takes more of an anti-dieting stance, suggesting that dieting may do more harm than good for our health. Per Isabel Foxen Duke, a diet critic referenced in the podcast, “Anytime you’re eating something while telling yourself you’re

Check out Canada’s new food guide. Looks similar to MyPlate, right? We love the actual food photos. What do you think?

When our country is concerned about the cost of hunger relief programs, like SNAP (food stamps), we need to think long term. The benefits to us as a society can be enormous. The research is there; food stamps result in healthier and more successful children who are less likely to need government support down the

Research found that parents consistently underestimate the amount of sugar in their kids’ food and beverages. This happens when we do Rethink Your Drink in our workshops; participants are SHOCKED when they see how many teaspoons of sugar are in their favorite beverages, including “healthy” ones like juice, tea, and vitamin water. This “health halo”