The Ultimate Healthy-Eating Hack, Making Family Dinners Fun, Getting Kids To Cook & Much More With Shawn Stevenson.

Ben Greenfield

Jan 11, 2024

Episode description

Imagine transforming your family dinners into not just a routine but a cornerstone of health, connection, and joy.

Just like you, I savor those precious moments with my wife and sons gathered around the dinner table. And today, we're delving into the art of family meals with none other than Shawn Stevenson.

You might remember Shawn from our enlightening discussion on "Sleep, Light, Alarms, Caffeine, Night Shifts, Naps, Sleeping Positions & More With Shawn Stevenson." I've also joined him on his show for the episode "TMHS 133: Accelerated Fat Loss And Going Beyond Training — With Ben Greenfield."

In an age dominated by the incessant pull of cell phones and the constant glow of television screens, meaningful moments of family connection can fall by the wayside. Shawn's latest book, Eat Smarter: Family Cookbook, transcends recipes, emerging as a guide to reclaiming family togetherness over meals.

Additionally, Shawn is the mastermind behind the USA Today national bestseller Eat Smarter and the internationally acclaimed Sleep Smarter. As the creator of The Model Health Show, Shawn's impact on the health and wellness community is undeniable, holding the esteemed position of the number #1 health podcast in the U.S., boasting millions of listener downloads each year.

A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis with a background in business, biology, and nutritional science, Shawn co-founded the Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. His expertise has garnered attention from Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and numerous other major media outlets.

Excited to explore how meals can be more than just sustenance but a source of joy, connection, and well-being for your loved ones? Get ready to revolutionize your family dinners and elevate your health game with Shawn's expert guidance.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/eatsmarter

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Remove phone from sight to enhance focus

Research shows that simply having your phone in your line of sight, even if it's turned off, creates a distraction in your brain.

#distraction

#focus

Share three family meals weekly to combat childhood obesity

Eating together as a family for at least three meals a week significantly reduces the development of obesity and eating disorders in children.

#family

#obesity

Socialize to boost oxytocin and neutralize cortisol

The oxytocin released when you are with people you care about appears to neutralize the activity of the stress hormone cortisol, bringing your body back into balance.

#cortisol

#oxytocin

Let kids learn from food mistakes for lasting lessons

Allowing children to experience the negative physical consequences of overindulging in processed foods can be a more powerful lesson than micromanaging their diet.

#children

#processed-food

Enjoy "bad" food during happy moments for better metabolism

The best time to eat a so-called "bad" food is when you are happy, as the positive chemistry helps your body metabolize it more intelligently.

#metabolism

#nutrition

Replace ultra-processed foods with rewarding family meals

To achieve long-term change, you must replace ultra-processed foods with something of equal or greater value, such as the rewarding experience of a family meal.

#family

#processed-food

Establish routines to enhance gene expression through circadian rhythms

Having predictable routines helps sync your body's circadian rhythms, which are functional genes and proteins that control the expression of other genes.