How Snacking Became a $100B Problem—and What You Can Do | Ep 88

We’re diving into one of the trickiest—and most talked-about—topics in modern motherhood: snacks. In this episode, we unpack the cultural obsession with constant snacking, how it impacts our kids’ health (and appetites), and why we’ve made it a priority to rethink the way we snack in our homes.

 

We share what’s actually working in our families, how we set snack boundaries without shame, the importance of protein and fat in between meals, and why saying “no” to endless snacks isn’t mean—it’s loving. If you’ve ever felt stuck between feeding your kids something or fighting a snack battle every afternoon, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

 

🥑 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why snack culture is out of control—and how we got here

✔️ How constant snacking affects kids’ hunger cues and metabolism

✔️ The connection between snacking and blood sugar crashes

✔️ Our personal snack philosophies: what’s changed and why

✔️ Snack ideas that actually nourish (and keep kids full)

✔️ When to say yes—and when to say no to snacks

✔️ How to shift kids (and yourself) away from constant grazing

✔️ Practical ways to handle co-ops, errands, and snack-heavy settings

✔️ The budget impact of over-snacking—and how to fix it

✔️ Encouragement for moms who feel stuck in the snack cycle

 

⏱️ Chapters for This Episode:

00:00 – Intro: Why Snack Culture Is Out of Control

06:15 – How Constant Snacking Impacts Hunger and Metabolism

12:40 – Our Personal Snack Philosophies & Real Life Examples

19:50 – Snack Ideas That Actually Nourish

26:30 – When to Say Yes (and When to Say No)

33:00 – How We’re Teaching Our Kids to Stop Grazing

39:15 – Handling Snacks at Co-ops, Playdates & Errands

45:30 – The Real Cost of Over-Snacking (Budget + Health)

52:00 – Giving Yourself Grace in the Snack Struggle

58:15 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Moms

 

🧠 More About This Series:

We first recorded a full “What CAN I Eat For…” series in 2022—covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks. Because these episodes hit home for so many moms, we’re re-recording them with fresh insight, updated tips, and a focus on grace and real-life application.

 

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Real Food Real Families course: (https://nourishthelittles.com) (Code NTL10 for 10% off)

📍 Corey’s Cookbooks: (https://www.fornutrientssake.com/shop) (Code MAM15 for 15% off)

📍 Favorite snack staples: meat sticks, cheese, soaked muffins, hard-boiled eggs, fruit with fat

📍 Weston A. Price Foundation on nourishing traditional snacks

 

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