From Gardens to Plates: Engaging Kids in Nutrition
- Author
- Trish Manzo
- Published
- Wed 27 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://zoomconcierge.podbean.com/e/from-gardens-to-plates-engaging-kids-in-nutrition/
In this episode, Trish interviews Stacy Antain, the founder of Health Barn USA, a pioneering initiative celebrating 20 years of guiding kids towards healthier lifestyles. Inspired by alarming statistics about childhood health, Stacy's programs focus on hands-on learning, where kids grow and prepare nutritious meals while unplugging from screens. From young seedlings to master chefs, children advance through age-specific curricula that cover everything from organic gardening to understanding nutrition labels. The program's success is validated by studies from Columbia University. Stacy emphasizes the importance of family cooking as a tool for both better nutrition and fostering communication within families.
Here are the links:
Website: www.healthbarnusa.com
Kids Programs: https://www.healthbarnusa.com/kids-programs/
School Assemblies (all over the country): https://www.healthbarnusa.com/for-schools/school-assemblies/
Appetite for Life (on amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Appetite-Life-Thumbs-Up-Eater-Including-Kid-Approved/dp/0062103717/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
HealthBarn Nutrition Academy: https://teach.healthbarnnutritionacademy.com/
Website: www.Ridetoindependence.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridetoindependence/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.manzo
https://www.facebook.com/zoomridesNJ/
