Episode Details

What are the key components of a healthy family? Today we’re going to zoom out beyond diet and exercise to examine the cultural and environmental factors that play a role in influencing our habits. When we can create a healthy, connected, and upgraded environment, habits like eating well become automatic.

On today’s show, you’re going to hear my interview with Chalene Johnson on The Chalene Show. We’re going to explore the fascinating intersection between family, connection, and health outcomes. You’ll learn about the transformative power of a shared family meal and how your environment influences your habits. This episode also contains conversations on the cultural context of cravings, how to approach shifting the habits of a picky eater, the science and marketing of processed food, and so much more.

We all have the power to affect change, and that authority begins in our own homes. This episode will give you the tools and science you need to begin transforming your own family culture. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• What percentage of Americans have been diagnosed with a chronic illness.
• How poor health has been normalized in our culture.
• The key ingredients that are necessary to create a healthy family.
• Why connection is an important piece of family culture.
• The number one factor that influences your longevity.
• My experience growing up in two separate family cultures.
• The role that environment plays in behavior changes.
• What culture is, and how to influence your microculture.
• The connection between eating behaviors and health outcomes.
• What it means to be a benevolent leader in your family.
• Strategies for handling a picky eater.
• Why cravings are cultural.
• The definition of ultra-processed food.
• What percentage of the average American child’s diet is ultra-processed food.
• How offering choices can help shift behaviors in your children. 
• The relationship between obesity rates and family meals.
• How to find creative ways to eat with your family during busy times.
• What you can expect inside the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.

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• The Chalene Show

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