Crunch Bites

Meet the hosts and learn about how Crunch Bites came to be, plus what you can expect in season one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be a daunting task raising children in a world where there are so many societal norms, attitudes and pressures around food and body image. Join Mikala as she speaks with Dr Stephanie Damiano, Manager of the Body Bright Program with the Butterfly Foundation. Stephanie shares invaluable tips on how to support your children to create positive relationships with food and body image. Stephanie a...

In today's episode Mikala and Nicole chat about how to tackle picky eating and encourage your kids to be more adventurous eaters. Eating a range of core foods, particularly a variety of vegetables, is important for a child's growth and development. Finding ways to include these core foods regularly comes with lots of benefits. Food refusal or eating a limited range of foods is normal across t...

In this wholesome episode, Mikala speaks with Dr Preeya Alexander about reaching for rainbow foods and how to make healthy food in the home fun for all. Dr Preeya is a mum of two, a passionate GP, a well known social media personality, a TV host and a HUGE rainbow enthusiast. Dr Preeya talks about her books ( The Rainbow Plate , Full Plate & Eat Sleep Play Love ), and how using story tell...

In today's episode, Mikala and Nicole take a deep dive into packing lunchboxes. Over the years of helping parents in this space, they find that most parents have the same common questions when it comes to trying to pack a healthy lunchbox that actually gets eaten. How much should I pack? What should I pack for long lasting energy? And what should I do when it keeps coming back full? It is no...