ZOE Science & Nutrition

Kids and junk food: simple ways to break the habit with Rhiannon Lambert & Dr. Federica Amati

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As adults, food shopping can be a minefield. But when it comes to feeding your kids, the stakes are even higher. Our food environment is rife with misinformation. Brightly coloured labels on packaged, often ultra-processed foods promise high protein, high fibre and low calories. The additives, emulsifiers and mountains of added sugar are hidden in the small print.

So how can parents navigate this confusing landscape? Today, we hear from two of the UK’s most-trusted nutritionists (and both parents of small children) on how to keep your kids eating well.

Rhiannon Lambert has authored four books, including recent Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition. Half a million people follow her for nutrition advice on Instagram. ZOE’s Head Nutritionist, Imperial College London lecturer and bestselling author of Every Body Should Know This, Dr. Federica Amati, joins Rhiannon for today’s conversation.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Food shopping is a struggle

01:53 Quickfire questions

04:10 What’s the problem with children’s food?

10:05 Why more kids are at the dentist than ever before

12:32 Can you trust food labels?

19:35 How to improve your child’s lunchbox

23:55 Stress-free ways to keep your kids healthy