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The Intentional Table
Feeding kids isn’t just about what’s on the plate - it’s about raising them to feel confident, capable, and at peace with food and their bodies.
The Intentional Table Podcast is here to help you break the cycles of guilt, shame, and mealtime stress so you can raise kids who eat well and feel good about it.
Hosted by Nicole Cruz, a registered dietitian and mom of three who has coached thousands of parents, this podcast gives you the tools, structure, and mindset shifts to create a positive, empowered eating environment at home.
With guidance, compassion, and strategies that really work, you’ll feel more confident and less stressed while supporting your kids through 'picky' eating, 'overeating', struggles with sweets, and everything in between.
The Intentional Table
My Kid Only Wants to Eat 'Junk' (and what you can do about it)
If it feels like all your child wants to eat are snacks, sweets, or packaged foods - and no matter what you do, they refuse vegetables or other foods you think they need…
You’re not alone, and there's nothing wrong with your child. In fact, this is completely normal.
But that doesn’t mean you have to give up... or resort to forcing them to eat veggies (or cut out “junk” altogether).
Often, what’s happening is a combination of natural tendencies, learned behaviors, and the environment around food - all things you can influence.
In this episode, we break down why your child may be gravitating toward certain foods, how your words and actions around food influence them, and what you can do differently to help them explore, enjoy, and actually want to eat other foods.
You’ll learn:
- Why kids tend to want more processed snacks and sweets
- How you label foods can make kids want them even more... or make them not want things like veggies and protein
- Practical strategies you can apply to help your child eat a more balanced diet on their own
If you’ve ever wondered:
- “Why does my child only want snacks or sweets?”
- “How can I help them eat 'better' or make 'better choices'?"
- “Do I just need to get rid of 'junk' altogether?”
…then this episode is for you.
You’ll walk away with a clear framework for shifting the environment, your mindset, and your approach so your child can eat in a balanced way while feeling safe, confident, and trusted around food.
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CONNECT with Nicole:
- Instagram: @nicolecruzRD
- Book a FREE Eating Alignment Call with Nicole to learn more about our approach and how we can work together: Eating Alignment Call
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