Sound Bites With Melissa Joy Dobbins

Charcuterie boards have become very popular and are certainly a fun way to entertain guests – but did you ever think this creative concept might be a solution to healthy eating? Snack trays can be a fun way for kids and adults alike to explore new foods and flavors while making snack time (and even mealtime) less stressful and definitely more playful. This approach to feeding your family - or friends - encourages a healthy relationship with food, can help fill nutrient gaps, and can decrease food waste, too! Tune in to this episode with Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, to learn about: ·       Snacking trends ·       Child nutrition insights ·       Why some parents are so stressed about feeding their kids ·       How a snack tray helps people try new foods ·       The “rules” of snack trays (hint: there are none!) ·       Practical tips for building a tray ·       Tips for a balanced, nutritious tray ·       The difference between a snack tray and meal tray ·       Considerations for building