The Secret, All Consuming Job No One Warned Me About: Feeding My Family
Literally no one told me that I would spend the majority of my adult life planning, buying, preparing, and cleaning up meals. It’s like some deep, dark adult secret. Honestly, I’d take a personal chef over a house cleaner any day. But alas, I don’t have that kind of cash. This invisible, never-ending job is a huge deal. It’s not just about filling bellies—it’s about influencing your family’s health now and for years to come. Food is the fix for hungry, cranky kids, but it’s also the fuel for sports, the weapon against illness, and the guardrail protecting us from long-term disease. And, mealtime is a cultural and connecting experience for your family. Like it or not, as parents, we are the gatekeepers of food, health and family bonding. From Noob to Nutrition Nerd I wasn’t always confident in this area. I went from a total noob in nutrition to someone who’s now fairly educated—thanks to my Neuroscience degree, which ended up being surprisingly practical. I took classes in biolog...