Ep. 102: Teenagers
On this episode of The Paleo View, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Leslie Klenke to chat about establishing healthy habits with teenagers and to address teenage related questions from the listeners. 
The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 102: Teenagers
Intro (0:00)
News and Views (1:03)
Stacy shared more on competing in the Commonwealth Games
Lifting cars
New location and gear
The events
Hopes for her next competition in August
Annual farm tour
Crossfit games
For more details on Stacy's weekend, check out Strongwoman Radio podcast (should be up in iTunes when this episode airs - check it out!)

Sarah recently worked on one rep maxes again and saw amazing PRs
Being a loud lifter
Working on jump rope skills


Science with Sarah (25:26)
How diet can affect the challenges that puberty bring
Few studies have been done to study the link between diet factors and hormonal changes
Link between puberty and insulin resistance
Insulin sensitivity begins to rise again at sixteen
The dramatic increase in growth hormones may be the starting point for all these changes
If you are overweight or underweight you may experience the impact of insulin resistance to a greater extent; but regardless of weight all teenagers experience these insulin shifts to some extent
Sarah covered insulin resistance and the impact it has on health
The paleo diet helps with insulin regulation and it would be interesting to see if/how it impacts teenagers due to their hormonal shifts


Questions and Answers (33:41)
Welcome this week's guest, Leslie Klenke, author of the recently released Paleo Girl
Be sure to check her out on Instagram
She has become the teenage expert in the community
Find Paleo Parents team member Sam's review of Leslie's book here
More on Leslie:
Was a yoyo dieter for most of her life
Used her teenage years as inspiration for the book
The book covers the pillars of the paleo diet, but also the importance of sun, sleep and play, puberty, motivation, eating disorders, peer pressure and success stories


Arlene (40:17) - how to help teenagers when eating out?
Bring a snack to share with everyone
Implement the 80/20 rule
If they are worried about feeling crummy from their 20, encourage them to be careful about overeating indulgences or adjust the dish by limiting the exposure to the offender
Stacy talked about the importance of healing your gut
Stacy also talked about how the same tactics that work with younger kids, choice empowerment, can be used with older children
Sarah shared on her kid's food sensitivities and the reality of intolerances
Leslie shared on the importance of developing healthy eating habits and educating your children

Beth (50:33) - how many eggs are too many eggs?
Yes it is important to get a variety of nutrients into your diet, but don't worry about kids eating eggs every day
Keep trying different things and keep bad food choices out of the house
Stacy shared more on protein aversions
Talk with your children and figure out what they like, bring them into the kitchen to help with the cooking process so they can discover what they like while being involved with the process

Rena (56:30) - Need snack and meal ideas for picky eaters
Stacy finds that her children are most satiated from quality fat
Leslie suggests veggies with dip, vegetables mixed into a smoothie or hidden in recipes
Sarah shared on her lunch packing process
Sarah shared additional suggestions on products and recipes
Check out TPV episode 1, 8, 12

Stacy shared her and Matt's tips on keeping food cold
Stacy also shared on the importance of thinking outside the box because your child's preferences are unique - create a positive space where your children can discover what they like eating and feel empowered to make their own choices that support their health
Stacy recommended Inka Crops Plantain Chips and One Stop Paleo Shop
For afternoon snack Sarah has her girls finish what was packed for lunch and then have them pick something else to round it out if they a