I chat about the pressures of entertaining and how to simplify the process to make it enjoyable for both hosts and guests. It’s all about keeping things simple, prepping ahead, and involving children in the process.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Summer Entertaining

00:36 Reframing the Pressure of Entertaining

02:33 Preparation is Key

05:46 Keeping It Simple

08:01 Catering to Dietary Needs

08:50 Engaging Kids During Gatherings

10:17 Letting Go of Perfection

11:16 The Essence of Enjoyable Gatherings

Dr. Gillian Jackson joins me to discuss the importance of gut health in children and how early dietary habits can shape their future health. She explains the connection between gut health and overall well-being and provides practical tips for us on how to foster healthy eating habits. We touch on the impact of processed foods, and the benefits of involving children in meal prep. I found this conversation really encourages us to keep nutrition simple and focus on whole foods to support our children's health.

You can find out more about Gillian on Instagram @drgillianjackson and the womens health clinic https://lincolnshirewomensclinic.co.uk/

If you have a question or tips to share you can send them through to

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The facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsthermomix/

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Find out about me and how I work as a Thermomix advisor myfoodforthought.co.uk

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gut Health in Children

02:55 Understanding Gut Health and Its Importance

05:53 The Connection Between Gut Health and Overall Well-being

08:56 Recognising Signs of Poor Gut Health

11:57 Nutritional Strategies for Healthy Gut Development

18:09 Managing Processed Foods and Sugar Intake

21:03 Practical Tips for Parents

23:56 Long-term Benefits of Good Gut Health

27:00 The Thermomix Experience and Cooking Tips

30:04 Final Thoughts

The joy of growing your own produce! In this episode I talk about my personal journey with allotment gardening and the joy it has brought to all the family. You don’t need rows of beds, raised veg boxes and a full blown allotment to enjoy doing this either. I share ideas on how to involve the children in the process, and the satisfaction that comes from harvesting homegrown produce. Plus practical tips of what to grow even in a small window box and what to make with your crop! As always I love to hear from you so please do share any tips, photos or memories of growing your own in the facebook group or drop me an email.

notpastaagain@hotmail.com

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The facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsthermomix/

Following me on Instagram my_food_for_thought_

Find out about me and how I work as a Thermomix advisor myfoodforthought.co.uk

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Growing Your Own Food

03:11 Benefits of Homegrown Produce

04:42 Personal Allotment Journey

08:05 Family Involvement in Gardening

11:26 Involving Children in the Growing Your Own Produce

15:44 Practical Tips for Growing

20:11 Conclusion and Future Plans