144 Help Your Kids Establish Good Health and Eating Habits
Episode Summary:
My guest, Susan Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, and I talk about how to help our children establish good health and eating habits. Susan is a certified health and wellness coach whose background in nursing and health services lead her to seek new ways to educate and coach people to overcome health challenges. Her passion and mission are to improve the health of Americans.
Quotables from the episode:
- 1 in 4 children in the United States are clinically obese.
- 13% of children aged 2-5 suffer from obesity; 20% of children 6-12 years old are obese.
- Children who have increased weight in kindergarten are four times more likely to be obese in 8th grade.
- Obesity in our children leads to Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
- Most of our processed foods have stripped the nutrients out of our foods and contributed to the obesity crisis.
- 85-90% of our corn, wheat, oat, and soy products have been genetically modified.
Scripture References:
- Ephesians 5:18 “Don’t drink too much wine, for many evils lie along that path be filled instead with the Holy Spirit and controlled by him.” Use the specific scripture you chose to bind the strong man every time he tempts you. Write this verse on an index card and memorize it.
- James 4:7 (NIV) “Submit yourself to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
- There is a secret to resisting the devil—you must first submit yourself to God. How in the world do you do that? In my experience, you no longer do your will but God’s will by submitting your life to him.
- Luke 10:19 Jesus told his disciples, “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy.” If you are a disciple of Jesus you can accept the authority he gave you.
- In the book of Acts, the apostles healed and worked miracles in the name of Jesus. Using the name of Jesus is key to binding the strong man of addiction because then you operate under Jesus’s authority.
Recommended Resources:
- 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates by Susan Neal
- Christian Study Guide for 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates by Susan Neal
- Healthy Living Journal by Susan Neal
- Healthy Living Series: 3 Books in 1 by Susan Neal
- Eat God’s Food: A Kid’s Guide to Healthy Eating by Susan Neal
- Solving the Gluten Puzzle by Susan Neal
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Guest:
Susan U. Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, is an author, speaker, and certified health and wellness coach whose background in nursing and health services led her to seek new ways to educate and coach people to overcome health challenges. Her passion and mission are to improve the health of Americans.
Her award-winning Healthy Living Series includes:
- 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates
- Christian Study Guide for 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates
- Healthy Living Journal (awarded “2019 Best Inspirational Gift Book”)
- Healthy Living Series: 3 Books in 1
Her latest publication is Solving the Gluten Puzzle.
Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson
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A trusted voice in Christian mental health, Dr. Bengtson is the bestselling author of Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey through Depression and Breaking Anxiety's Grip. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped countless individuals find lasting freedom from fear, stress, and discouragement.
Dr. Bengtson is a frequent media guest on platforms such as Focus on the Family, Life Today, and Moody Radio. Her writing and resources have been featured on outlets including Crosswalk, iBelieve, and Salem Media, equipping believers to embrace God's promises in every season.
Connect with Dr. Bengtson at DrMichelleBengtson.com, where she shares faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and free resources for cultivating a hope-filled life.