With Drs. Nicole Avena & Danny Auld
Kekoa Foods Table Talk
Table Talk is a new series from Kekoa Foods, all about friendly and intelligent conversations covering everything from food science and nutrition to tips for parents to help children develop healthy eating habits and taste preferences.
Each week we’ll spotlight new Table Talk content here and on our YouTube channel. Watch full episodes or bite-sized segments by clicking any of the videos below.
Episode One | Drs. Nicole Avena & Danny Auld Discuss Sugar Addiction & the Science of Healthy Eating
Teaser Trailer: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Avena (:20s)
How can we capitalize on what we know about how food affects the brain?
Ep. 1: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Avena (Full Ep. 36m:24s)
The full conversation between Drs. Nicole Avena & Danny Auld (Kekoa Foods co-founder)
Ep. 1: The One Thing Parents Should Do From the Start (1m:10s)
Dr. Nicole Avena shares the #1 thing parents should do from the start.
Ep. 1: Health as a Long-Term Concept (:41s)
Dr. Nicole Avena dives into one of the biggest challenges parents face.
Ep. 1: How Sugar Affects the Brain (1m:18s)
Science shows that what kids eat directly affects their mood, focus, and energy levels.
Ep. 1: Alternative Sweeteners (:48s)
Dr. Nicole Avena explores alternative sweeteners and whether they’re a healthier choice.
Ep. 1: Retraining Palates to Enjoy Spices (:37s)
Dr. Nicole Avena talks about how we can retrain our palates.
Ep. 1: Never Ask the Question 'What Do You Want to Eat'? (:47s)
Instead, Dr. Nicole suggests taking a different approach.
Ep. 1: Sugars & Added Sugars are the Problem (3m:54s)
Is your child struggling to pay attention in class? Do they have trouble sitting still? The culprit might be sugar.
Ep. 1: Leaning Into a Child's Preferences (1m:09s)
How to lean into kids' favorite healthy foods as a launch point for expanding their palate.
Ep. 1: How Many Forms of Added Sugar Are There? (1m:29s)
Find out the surprising amount of different forms of added sugar there are.
Ep. 1: Discussing the 'Why' Behind Healthy Eating (2m:11s)
We can’t always be there to guide our kids' food choices, but we can equip them with the knowledge to make healthier decisions on their own.
Ep. 1: Learning to Like Certain Foods is a Process (2m:05s)
Shifting our mindset (and language) around food can help kids develop a healthier relationship with what’s on their plate.
Ep. 1: Negative Contrast (1m:19s)
By gradually reducing sugar, we can break the cycle and help our kids (and ourselves!) appreciate the natural flavors of real food.
Ep. 1: Danny Talks About Food Learning (1m:06s)
Danny shares his perspective on food learning, the idea that developing a taste for nutritious foods is a process, just like any other habit.
Ep. 1: Words Matter (1m:03s)
The way we talk about food shapes the way our kids think about it.
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