Family Wellness: Tips for a Healthier, Happier Family with Dr Nick Fuller

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nick Fuller, a leading expert in the field of childhood nutrition and author of the new book "Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids".

We dive deep into the essentials of creating a healthy, happy home environment, starting with meal planning and how to involve your kids in choosing what’s on the menu. Dr Fuller shares his insights on why eating together at the kitchen table can have a profound impact on family dynamics and why breakfast truly earns its title as the most important meal of the day.

We also explore the do’s and don’ts of encouraging your children to eat—why bribing or forcing them is never a good idea, and what strategies you can use if your child is a fussy eater.

Dr. Fuller explains why the first five years of a child’s life are crucial for introducing a variety of foods and how to make movement and incidental activity a natural part of your family’s routine.

And, because no discussion about health is complete without addressing sleep, we’ll also cover the importance of a good night’s rest and practical tips to ensure your family is getting the quality sleep they need. Whether you’re a parent or

This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you foster a healthier lifestyle for your family.

About Dr Nick Fuller

Dr Nick Fuller is an internationally recognised health expert and leading obesity researcher with degrees in exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics, and a doctorate in obesity and weight management.

He is currently responsible for the clinical research program within the Boden Initiative, located within the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. He is also the director of clinical trials within the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Dr Fuller is a familiar face and voice across the Australian media spectrum. He is the resident Weight Loss Expert for Channel’s 9’s TODAY EXTRA breakfast morning show. He writes weekly for The Daily Telegraph, has a regular segment on the Number 1 AM Breakfast Show 2GB, and has regular appearances on Channel 7, 9, 10, ABC and SBS TV.

He is also the author of the bestselling books Interval Weight Loss, Interval Weight Loss for Life, Interval Weight Loss for Women and Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids.

Nick is a father of two children.

For more information visit Interval Weight Loss and Feeding Fussy Kids.

Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, by Nick Fuller

Providing your kids with the best start in life begins with parents, and leading health expert Dr Nick Fuller has distilled his years of research into six essential steps to setting parents and families on a path towards a positive relationship with several key areas of life: food, exercise, sleep and technology. Understanding your child’s needs at each stage of their development and modelling practical boundaries and positive decisions around these areas will bring your family energy, joy and freedom.

Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids offers a clinically proven blueprint to total family wellness, including more than 100 tasty recipes. You’ll never be at a loss for delicious meal ideas for even the fussiest kids as you reconnect with a variety of fresh, healthy food—and each other—at the kitchen table. The ultimate goal is maintaining a natural optimum body weight throughout life and estab

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