I love Mareya Ibrahim’s candid humor as we talk about why perhaps we shouldn’t be pursuing things that start with “die” like diets, why we don’t need to have a deprivation mindset to be healthy, and more.
In this great interview with the bestselling author of “Eat Like You Don’t Give a Fork,” you’ll learn:
- How to love your food again
- What living the 90/10 rule really looks like
- The basic building blocks a chef prepares before the week starts to make meal planning a snap
- A mindset shift for parents when it comes to getting kids to eat veggies
- How to make friends with your greens
- What a “tastebud reset” might look like (and which way we want to reset those things)
- Simple additions to any meal to boost immunity and increase overall nutrient density (and why you should care)
Can’t view the video? Get healthy meal planning tips here on YouTube.
No time to watch the whole video? Here are the notes!
Healthy Eating Video Time Stamps
- 0:13: Mareya Ibrahim is joining me today on the Healthy Parenting Connector to talk about feeding our families healthy food.
- 0:41: Mareya’s book, Eat Like You Give a Fork, makes healthy nutrition doable for busy families.
- 1:36: We hear Mareya’s story, how she ate as a child in Egypt, and how that evolved as she grew up.
A Mindset Shift on Diets
- 3:07: Mareya has some strong opinions on diets. She says you should never do anything that starts with “die.” Listen in here for more of her thoughts.
It’s not about wearing a badge of martyrdom because you’ve decided to cut out a food group. It’s about knowing what to do to make your body strong and healthy. -Mareya Ibrahim
- 5:40: Hyper-restriction of children can result in them going overboard once they’re out of our houses. Allergies aside: no one should live with a restriction mindset when it comes to food.
- 6:04: Greens are often an issue for kids. Hear what Mareya has to say about that and tips to incorporate new foods.
- 7:35: We shouldn’t always hide veggies in our kid’s food. Explain to the kids why these foods are good for them, speak positively, and model eating them.
Do you forget everything immediately? (My hand is raised …)
That’s why we created the one-page summaries of each podcast episode, in a simple Google Doc so there’s nothing to download.
Print them off and make yourself an actual handbook or just view online and search for what you want!
Healthy Meal Planning Tips
- 8:44: Mareya shares her tips for healthy meal planning.
When we go into the store with a plan, we buy what serves us and stay on budget. -Mareya Ibrahim
- 9:43: Meal prepping is a great way to save time. There are different ways to meal prep, it doesn’t have to mean you’ve chopped all the vegetables and have it lined up in little rainbow containers.
- 10:31: Food waste is reduced by meal planning and prepping as well. Mareya has a surprising smoothie ingredient that reduces waste.
- 11:27: “Becoming real dense” is how Mareya talks about focusing on nutrient-dense foods that are really nourishing and healing for our bodies.
Cooking With Kids
- 13:22: We talk about tips for kids to be creative in the kitchen. We’re all about that here at Kids Cook Real Food™!
There’s a lot of pride that kids can take from being in the kitchen. -Mareya Ibrahim
- 15:30: One concern I’ve heard from parents is along the lines of “I have a creative little chef who wants to make their own recipes, but when they turn out less than appetizing we end up wasting food.” Mareya addresses boundaries in the kitchen.
- 16:56: Salads and smoothies or sauces are great places to start with adventurous kid cooks.
- 18:05: Mareya has a program that helps people reset their taste buds and eat so their bodies can thrive!
- 20:35: The coaching program allows you to have some accountability and access to Mareya for questions.
Wish you didn’t have to feel nervous when your kids ask to use knives?
Resources We Mention for Healthy Meal Planning Tips
- Find Mareya online. Get 5% off your order with code “eckitchen5”
- Her program Eat to Thrive and use the code “KITCHEN”
- Mareya’s book “Eat Like You Give A Fork“
- Eat Cleaner produce wash
- Ultimate meal planning guide
- Prep your kitchen for eating success
Mareya Ibrahim is also known as “The Fit Foodie,” a nationally recognized food safety and clean eating expert, an award-winning entrepreneur, television chef, author, and inventor. She is the CEO and founder of Grow Green Industries, INC., and the patented co-creator of the eatCleaner®, eatSafe™ and eatFresh™ line of all-natural and organic products that help offer cleaner, safer, longer-lasting produce.
Her book “The Clean Eating Handbook” was released in May 2013 and is being touted as the ‘go-to’ guide for anyone looking to eat cleaner and get leaner. She is a contributor to “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life” by Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Dr. Mark Hyman.
She is a featured chef on the Emmy-nominated cooking show Recipe Rehab, eHow.com, Livestrong.com, and is a frequent guest on San Diego 6 and Fox 5 San Diego News. Her back-page column, “The Fit Foodie”, appears in Edible Orange County Magazine.
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