Junk food. So delicious. So fun. So… controversial? We attempt to define junk food and, well, kinda fail. Because even “health” foods are processed. And some empty calories aren’t particularly bad for you in moderation (looking at you, butter). And condiments or alcohol: where do they fit in?
In the end, all food exists on a nutritional continuum and where you draw your line has to do with personal factors that cause us to land in all different places. So where does this conversation net out? We share where each of us lands, why we land there (including acknowledging our hypocrisies), and how we talk to our kids about junk food in hopes that exposing it all gives you food for thought — you know, the nourishing kind.
This week’s episode is made possible by MadeGood Foods and Cabot Cheese. Thank you for supporting the brands that support us!
Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk
Here are all the links mentioned in our conversation:
Meghan’s new Rad and Happy Planner
Anytime and Sometimes Foods from Sesame Workshop
In the Eye of the Beholder
No matter what your definition of junk food or where you draw your lines when it comes to eating it or feeding it to your kids, no conversation about junk food is complete without sharing your favorite junk food indulgences. (Or maybe share with us why we shouldn’t think about it as an indulgence?!) And admitting that you’re snobby about certain junk foods.
Another thing we want to know: What junk food did you love as a kid that disappoints you now?!
All of this — and more — will be talked about in our private Listeners’ Group, which you can access via the Didn’t I Just Feed You Facebook page.
And while you’re finding us on social, be sure to follow us on Instagram as well: @didntijustfeedyou. You can also find Stacie as @staciebillis and Meghan as @meghan_splawn.
Other episodes mentioned in this one:
Snack Time!
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Cheese Me!
This week’s episode is brought to you in part by Cabot Cheese
We both love cheese. Like LOVE it. it’s not just delicious but also a fantastically easy way to add flavor to anything from tacos to casseroles to sandwiches. It’s also a no-brainer source of protein for kids and the entire family.
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I Love It
In this episode, Stacie shares her new favorite granola butter, which she’s kinda freaking out about, it’s so good. School safe Kween Granola Butters were created by Ali Bonar (@avokween) as a healthy, tasty source of quality fats without a ton of sugar, and with just 3g sugar but a perfectly sweet flavor, she succeeds. Go to the site to learn more and buy your own stash.
Meghan talk more about her new planner, which is not just cute and practical, it also soothes her. Listen to learn more about why it’s so great!