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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
The 5 Biggest Sugar Myths (and What They’re Doing to Our Kids)
We’ve all heard it: “Sugar is toxic.” “It’s addictive.” “It makes kids hyper.”
It’s no wonder parents feel confused and worried when it comes to sweets.
But what if the problem isn’t sugar itself… it’s the fear surrounding it?
In this episode of The Intentional Table, I’m busting five of the most common myths about sugar… and showing you how that fear and restriction can actually fuel the very imbalance we’re trying to avoid.
You’ll learn what the research really says, how to create a calm, predictable environment around sweets, and what actually helps kids develop a healthy, balanced relationship with them over time.
You’ll hear:
- Why “sugar addiction” isn’t what most people think (and what’s really driving the feeling of being out of control)
- The truth about claims that sugar is “toxic” or “poison”
- Why kids seem to go wild around sweets - and what’s actually happening
- How restriction fuels obsession, and what to do instead
- What your real job is when it comes to helping your child navigate sugar (hint: it’s not teaching them to fear it)
By the end, you’ll understand why sugar isn’t the enemy — fear is, and how to help your child build a peaceful, trusting relationship with sweets that lasts a lifetime.
If you’re wondering where to start, grab my FREE guide- My Kid Has a Sweet Tooth
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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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