The Kids Menu with Joe Cross
What we chat about in the episode:
- Joe’s AHA at age 40.
- How he changed his food to change his life.
- The problems that schools face today, role models, and including our kids in their food preparation.
- He sprinkles the episode with many very actionable steps from his movie.
Doable Changes
Incorporate more fruits and vegetables. Aim to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables each day. Start by adding an extra serving of vegetables to each meal, or swapping out processed snacks for fresh fruits or veggies. Experiment with different ways of preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables, such as blending them into smoothies, roasting, or adding them to salads.
Eliminate one processed food you always buy. Cut back on processed foods high in refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives. Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. When grocery shopping, read labels carefully and choose minimally processed options whenever possible.
Add one juice or smoothie into your week. Introduce juicing or smoothies into your routine as a convenient way to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Experiment with different combinations of fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious ingredients like leafy greens, ginger, and herbs. Start your day with a green smoothie or enjoy a freshly pressed juice as a snack or meal replacement.
About Joe
Joe Cross is the founder and CEO of Reboot. His personal story of transformation was chronicled in the documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, which has been seen by more than 25 million people worldwide. The incredible response to screenings of the film inspired Joe to create Reboot with Joe, making the tools, information and support available to enable anyone to reclaim and maintain their well-being. He has since released two further documentaries, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead and The Kids Menu. Joe is a New York Times best-selling author after the success of The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet, and has since written 3 further books.