Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Soul, Nourish Your Family: Post Separation Advice & Tips From a Nutritional Expert

With Nikki Hart

In This Podcast We Discuss:

1. What are some easy and healthy meal options for a single parent who must feed both themselves and their kids?

2. How can a single person ensure they are getting all the necessary nutrients in their diet when they are only cooking for themselves?

3. What are some tips for meal planning and grocery shopping for a single person?

4. How can a person make healthy choices when eating out or ordering takeout as a single person?

5. What are some budget-friendly ways to eat healthy as a single person or single parent?

6. Are there any foods or nutrients that are particularly important for someone going through a separation or divorce?

7. How can a person maintain healthy eating habits when they are dealing with stress or emotional upheaval?

8. What are some strategies for introducing kids to new, healthier foods?

9. How can a single parent manage picky eaters while still ensuring their children are getting proper nutrition?

Resources:

1) The new Serving guidelines for NZers

https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/publications/new-serving-size-advice-dec20-v3.pdf

2) Economical Heart Healthy cooking resources from Heart foundation that are also culturally appropriate

https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/resources?tag_id:type=634

3) Healthy Takeaways - how to order better

https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/we-rate-takeaways-the-best-and-the-worst/

4) Cooking for one person on a budget

https://www.cph.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/singlepersonmenuplan.pdf

5) Stress and Mental Health (food can affect your mood)

https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/2018/02/feeling-stressed-it-probably-affects-your-eating-as-well/

6) Cooking is a great bonding experience and builds a child's self-confidence

https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/bonding-through-food-after-divorce-how-to-teach-your-child-to-cook