Nora LaTorre: CEO and Co-Founder of Eat Real, The Fight for Real Food in Schools to End Childhood Disease
Description
What’s really in your child’s school lunch — and what’s it doing to their health?
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Nora LaTorre, CEO and co-founder of Eat Real, to unpack the state of school food in America. Nora shares the shocking truth behind the ultra-processed meals fed to millions of kids each day — and how it’s contributing to the rise in type 2 diabetes, attention issues, and chronic disease.
We explore how school cafeterias became “the largest restaurant chain in America,” what’s fueling the crisis, and how Nora is fighting back through policy, advocacy, and real food. You’ll hear why she believes parents have more power than they think, what other countries are doing differently, and what we can do — starting at home — to reclaim our children’s health.
If you’ve ever felt heartbroken or helpless about the food your child is served at school, this episode is your blueprint for change.
Topics include:
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The shocking amount of sugar in school meals
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Why ultra-processed food is a threat to child development
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How school lunches affect focus, emotional health, and behavior
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What real leadership in food policy looks like
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Simple actions parents can take to advocate for better food
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