In today’s last episode of the season we’re going to talk about how to create a routine that works for you! I’m going to share a few of the most important elements that you’ll need to prioritize if you want to achieve your health goals and create a healthier life. This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family.  Topics discussed this episode:  Laura’s personal daily routine Key elements in healthy daily routines Small steps you can take towards a healthier daily life This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love. More information about the Family KickStart Program here.  And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here. Links mentioned in this episode: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as a Mom Daily Routine for a Happier Healthier You How to Sleep Better Family KickStart Sample Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

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S6E5 Building a Healthy Daily Routine for a Happier Life

In this week’s episode we discuss how I started working out after kids and how my routines have changed over the years. We also dive into “finding the time” to workout, how I trained myself to be a morning person and the importance of movement in daily life. Lastly, we’ll talk about making a commitment to yourself to live the healthy lifestyle you deserve.  This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family.  Topics discussed this episode:  How to start working out after having kids Finding time to be active in the middle of a busy schedule The importance of movement for whole-body health Making a commitment to yourself to reach your goals This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love More information about the Family KickStart Program here.  And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here. Links mentioned in this episode: Finding the Exercise Routine that is Best for You Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as a Mom How to Sleep Better Healthy Workout Snacks Family KickStart Sample Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

S6E4 Starting a Workout Routine When You Have Kids

Today I'm going to answer some of the questions that have come in from the previous two podcasts where I've been talking about eliminating process foods and sugars from our family's die This can be accomplished easier by doing some meal planning and meal prepping so you don't feel like you're spending an eternity in the kitchen in order to make healthier meals.  This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family.  Topics discussed this episode:  The first step to clean eating meal planning What happens when kids ask for foods not on the meal plan Saving time in the kitchen when eating clean Laura’s personal favorite recipes on the Family KickStart Program This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love More information about the Family KickStart Program here.  And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here. Links mentioned in this episode: The Family KickStart Program How to Make Egg Cups/Mini Quiches How to Thaw Chicken Family KickStart Sample Order Chicken in Bulk Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

S6E3 Insider Secrets & Tips to Eating Clean

Today’s episode is all about how to eat clean, as a family, without breaking the food budget! We talk about how to buy less processed foods and save money all without sacrificing your favorite family recipes. We’ll also talk about how to plan meals to stretch the food budget and of course, spend less time cooking. This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family.  Topics discussed this episode:  Whether eating clean is really more expensive and time consuming than eating boxed meals How to strategically meal plan so you don’t waste anything The Family KickStart program and how it makes clean meal planning a breeze  This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love More information about the Family KickStart Program here.  And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here. Links mentioned in this episode: Planning Healthy Meals on a Budget How to Make Egg Cups/Mini Quiches Pizza Dough Recipe Grain-Free Pizza Dough Order Chicken in Bulk Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

S6E2 How to Eat Clean on a Budget

Today’s episode covers what it means to eliminate processed foods and sugars from your family’s diet. We talk about clean eating, why it’s so hard to get the kids – and sometimes our spouses – on board, and some simple changes you can make that will help you get started.  This 6th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping you live a healthier lifestyle as a family.  Topics discussed this episode:  What is clean eating? Simple changes to help you eliminate processed foods Best clean foods to eat with your family  Foods to avoid when eating clean How to get kids interested in cleaner recipes This episode is brought to you the Family KickStart Program. This is MOMables’s whole-food program designed for families who want to eliminate processed foods and sugars for 30 days without feeling like they are giving up the recipes families love More information about the Family KickStart Program here.  And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.   Links mentioned in this episode: Picky Eaters Podcast Homemade Ketchup Recipe Clean Eating Snack Ideas Whole30/KickStart Recipe Index on Laura Fuentes Whole30/KickStart Recipe Index on MOMables   Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

S6E1 How to Eliminate Processed Foods & Sugars from Your Family’s Diet

In today’s episode, Laura reads a letter from a reader who is struggling with dinnertime battles. She talks through the letter line by line to analyze what went wrong and what choices parent can make to help eliminate dinner time fights and have a more peaceful family mealtime. After listening to this podcast you can change how things go at your house and immediately transform your mealtimes one day at a time. This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes. Topics discussed this episode: What to do when kids are yelling at the table How to handle it when kids refuse to take a bite of something The BEST resource for overcoming picky eating This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life. Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here. And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here.  Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here! This is the last episode of the season and I want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Here are a few important links: Your Free Mealtime Handbook Episode 1 – Picky Eater Strategies Episdoe 2 – How to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Foods Episode 3 – When your Kid Doesn’t like the Texture of Foods Episode 4 - Making School Lunches for Picky Eaters Episode 5 – How to Eat a Rainbow of Healthy Foods Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

S5E6 How to Stop Fighting at the Dinner Table

Today’s episode is all about color! Oftentimes, kids will accept lightly colored foods, while completely avoiding green or other bright colors. If this sounds like your child, listen in as Laura breaks down how to handle colors and encourage kids to eat a rainbow of healthy foods.  This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.   Topics discussed this episode:  What to do when your child refuses all green foods How to get kids to be more adventurous with color When to keep serving the same rejected foods & when to try something else Tips to encourage kids to eat the rainbow   This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life.  Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here. And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks! For more show notes and resources on the blog click here!   Links mentioned in this episode: Youtube.com/momables Pinterest.com/momables Picky Eaters Texture Issue Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Broccoli Pesto Riced Cauliflower How to Make a Cobb Salad Bar How to make Shakshuka Natural Food Coloring   Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!) 

S5E5 Eat a Rainbow of Healthy Foods

Today’s episode is full of practical mom advice to help you pack tasty and healthy lunches that your kids will enjoy. Plus, if you’ve ever struggled with your picky eater coming home with an untouched lunchbox, you’ll hear Laura’s personal story about how she’s handled this with her son in the past, and how she handles it now.     This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes.   Topics discussed this episode:  How to pack good lunches when it feels like your kid won’t eat anything. How to create a will-eat list for your child.  What to do when your child comes home from school with a full lunchbox.  Lunch packing tips that will encourage your child to eat… and more! This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life.  Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here. And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!   For more show notes and resources on the blog click here!   Links mentioned in this episode: Packing Pancakes for Lunch Favorite Thermos Containers for School Lunches How Long Food Last in a Thermos? 5 Lunch Ideas Using Turkey 5 Lunch Ideas Using Hard Boiled Eggs Easy Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters   Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!)

S5E4 Making School Lunches for Picky Eaters

In today’s episode we talk about one of the most common challenges picky eaters face when trying new foods – texture! Many kids will refuse foods that “feel funny” in their mouths like meat or starchy vegetables.We also talk through practical solutions you can implement when your child does not want to eat foods with specific textures. This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes. Topics discussed this episode: • When texture issues need to be adressed • How sensory activities can help a child with texture aversions • Getting more protein in your child's diet when they refuse to eat meat • Creative ways to change the texture of problem foods... and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life. Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here. And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!   For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.   Links mentioned in this episode: Southern Chicken Salad Copycat McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Broccoli Tater Tots Sweet Potato Tater Tots Meat & Veggie Paleo Chili Homemade Taco Seasoning Broccoli Pesto   Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!)  

S5E3 When Your Kid Doesn’t Like the Texture of Foods

In today’s episode, we discuss simple strategies that can help change the way you approach mealtimes with your picky eaters. Each one of these strategies have made huge, positive changes at our house and helped my kids become more open to trying new foods. And I know, that these ideas can help your family too. This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes. Topics discussed this episode: • Where to start when you recognize picky eating in your child. • How snacks can play a huge role in your child’s pickiness at mealtimes. • The “one bite” rule that can sabotage success. • Modeling good eating habits. This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life. Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here. And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!   For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.   Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!)  

S5E2 How to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Foods

Today’s episode is full of practical tips I learned from 7 years of weekly meetings with feeding therapists, psychologists, and nutritionists as I tried to learn how to help my son try new foods. This 5th season of the MOMables Podcast is all about helping our picky eaters try new foods and establishing happier mealtimes. Topics discussed this episode: How to figure out which foods your child already likes as your starting point. How to re-introduce foods that kids used to love but now seem to hate. Figuring out how your child likes to eat. How to add variety to mealtime when you are working from a short list of ingredients your child will actually eat…and more! This episode is brought to you by Happier Plates, my digital course for parents who want to teach their kids healthy eating habits for life. Download a free copy of our Mealtime Handbook, the Ultimate Guide to Feeding Happy Kids here. And if you’re tired of figuring out what to make for dinner, consider becoming a member of the MOMables Meal Plans. With 5 done-for-you recipes, a meal-prep sheet to save you time, and a done-for-you shopping list; you’ll have everything you need to pull off fresh meals every day of the week! Check out the Classic Meal Plan here. Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Subscribe in iTunes here. Now, if you feel like this episode was at all helpful and you want to pass on the love, you’d make my day if you left a review on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. So go ahead, scroll down and click on “Write a Review” – Thanks!   For more show notes and resources on the blog click here.   Links mentioned in this episode: Homemade Taco Seasoning Broccoli Pesto   Want to chat with me? I’m always on Instagram! @LauraSFuentes (personal) @MOMables (all the food!)

S5E1 Picky Eater Strategies to Make Mealtimes Better

 Are you spending too much on groceries? Do you have no idea about how much you should be spending? In today's podcast, we chat about how to figure out a good budget benchmark for our families (or ourselves.) Then I share a few tips on how to instantly slash your budget!   Some things discussed in this episode: 6-Week Budget Friendly Dinner Meal Plan ($50/week, 5 Meals) USDA Table with Food Budget / Spending Guidelines All other Meal Plans    

S4E5 Food Budget 101: Setting up a Budget and Instant Saving Tips

There's no magic pill when it comes to our children's health.  Luckily, science and tradition have given us a wealth of insight into how our children are wired so that we can help them heal!  Today, our friend Robin Green returns to the show to discuss how we can read our kids in order to help them heal better. Topics discussed: Why so many kids get sick so often Common health warning signs The Unwellness Gap Chinese Medicine: The Five Elements The Wellness Wheel Robin Green is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and leading expert in pediatric acupuncture.  She helps parents whose children suffer from chronic illnesses learn to use the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine to help their children heal safely and naturally from ailments like asthma, allergies, and eczema.  Her kids' health blog, kidsloveacupuncture.com, reaches over 1 million readers annually, and her new book, Heal Your Child from the Inside Out, is a terrific resource for parents who want to learn how to help their kids heal.

S4E4 Healing Your Child from the Inside Out with Robin Green

In today's episode, we talk about how to raise healthy eaters. Plus, we'll share some tips about how you can get a picky eater to try new things.  Dr. Orleana Kerek is a pediatric doctor from the UK. She has four kids ages 7, 5, and two 3 year old twins. When she  was working as a doctor in the UK (before I had kids of her own) she would see so many kids who ate a poor diet. While she offered her most “expert” advice, still she realized that implementing the changes in our lifestyle are not as simple as she once thought they’d be, especially after having kids herself. Orlena would make healthy meals and lots of vegetables and she would see uneaten plates –just like her patients experienced! This led to her research on how to actually get kids to eat vegetables and has written a book on this very subject and developed a whole course on raising healthy eaters. On her website, Snotty-Noses.com, she offers expert advice, books, and her course on healthy eating. Connect with Dr. Orlena Kerek on her website. Check out her books: Crunch: Put a Stop to Picky Eating and Help your Kids Love Vegetables Feeding Toddlers Healthy Eating For Children Course 

S4E3 Raising Healthy Eaters with Dr. Orlena Kerek

In today’s podcast we are talking about 5 things we can do before mealtime to set it up to be successful. Happier, drama-free meal times where everyone looks forward to spending time together is what we are aiming for. Sarah Bester (CNP) is a Family Nutritionist and Picky Eating Coach who helps busy moms to end the cycle of picky eating and take-out dinners, so their families can eat more real, healthy food! As a certified nutritionist, with an expertise in feeding and healthy habit development, Sarah knows the importance of raising healthy eaters.  As a mom “in the trenches” with two young kids, she also knows first hand how challenging it can be to actually get a meal on the table (and the frustration that follows when kids refuse to eat it!)  Through easy to follow steps, and simple strategies, she provides moms with the tools to quickly and easily feed their families.  Her mission is to prove to parents that their kids can learn to love a wide variety of food (yep, even veggies!) and that mealtime can be fun, not a battle.  Sarah is inspiring healthy habits and happy, drama-less mealtimes for families everywhere. Download her Quick Guide to Adventurous Eating to discover 5 simple strategies to get your picky eater to accept more variety (includes 5 recipes!).   Make sure to visit her website: www.sarahbester.com

S4E2 Tips for Successful Meal Times with Sarah Bester (part 2)

Practical and actionable mom-advice. Hosted by Laura Fuentes, wife and mom to 3 kids, Author of 5 cookbooks, Food Network competitor & winner, TODAY Show, Good Morning America and on YouTube/MOMables. Laura will help transform your family's mealtimes with real-life valuable insights as well as encourage your healthy lifestyle goals.

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