"Healthy Eating" doesn't have to mean restriction, guilt, or stress 🍎
In this episode, Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES sits down with Ann Kent, RDN, CDCES, founder of Peas and Hoppiness, a meal planning app that makes real, nutritious food simple, fun, and satisfying for busy families. Ann shares how growing up on a Kansas farm shaped her relationship with food, how she turned her passion for practical nutrition into a thriving digital platform, and why "healthy eating" should never mean restriction or guilt.
💡 What You'll Learn:
✅ How to practice intuitive eating without abandoning your health goals
✅ Why "be better, not perfect" is the mantra that changes everything
✅ How to make meal planning joyful instead of overwhelming
✅ The difference between food rules and food boundaries
✅ Why adding nutrients matters more than restricting foods
✅ How to talk about food with your family without shame or guilt
✅ Practical tips for eating well with diabetes (or any health condition)
✅ How small, sustainable changes lead to lasting results
This episode is for you if:
✅ You're tired of conflicting nutrition advice
✅ You want to enjoy food without guilt
✅ You're looking for practical meal planning strategies
✅ You're navigating diabetes and need real-world food guidance
✅ You want to feed your family nutritious food without the stress
Ann reminds us that health is so much more than macros and meal plans. It's about your relationship with food, how you talk about it, how you share it with others, and how it fits into your life, joyfully and without guilt. 🌿 Even on your 20% days, you can still give 100%.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
🔗 Connect with Dietitian Ann Kent:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peasandhoppiness
Website: peasandhoppiness.com
Registered Dietitian & T1D Coach Madi Cheever hosts this helpful podcast:
✅ Follow Madi https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun
📚 Get her FREE book at typeonetypefun.com/free-book
🎙️ More episodes at TypeOneTypeFun.com
🎙️ Find more podcast episodes + diabetes news at: https://directdiabetes.com
Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, or diabetes care plan.
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