In this episode, Matthew from My Health Forward speaks with Nora LaTorre, the founder and CEO of Eat Real Certified, about the organization's mission to improve school lunches across America. They discuss the importance of healthy food access for children and the Eat Real certification process for schools. The pair highlights the impact of California Assembly Bill 1264, which aims to protect children from harmful ultra-processed foods. Nora shares success stories from various school districts and emphasizes the need for community involvement in advocating for better nutrition in schools. Matthew shares about his work to start school gardens and leaves the listeners with an important call to action. Contact link for Governor Newsom's office. (00:00) The Regeneration Introduction(01:26) Introduction to Eat Real Certified(04:26) The Impact of School Lunches on Children's Health(07:34) EatReal's Certification Process and Community Engagement(10:10) Localizing Food Supply Chains in Schools(13:20) Before and After: Transforming School Lunches(16:51) Legislative Push for AB 1264 and its Importance(20:21) How to support California AB 1264(21:34) How to Get Involved and Support Healthy School Lunches(25:35) OutroMy Health Forward https://myhealthforward.com/http://instagram.com/myhealthforwardhttps://www.youtube.com/@MyHealthForwardEat Real Certifiedhttps://eatreal.org/https://www.instagram.com/eatrealcertified/Eat Real Certified is a nonprofit focused on improving children's health through better school lunches.Schools serve as the largest restaurant chain in America, making them a key target for health initiatives.Eat Real Certified works with school districts to assess and improve their food programs based on science-based standards.The certification process helps schools transition from ultra-processed foods to healthier, local options.Community involvement is crucial for advocating for better school lunches and supporting local farmers.California Assembly Bill 1264 aims to define and limit harmful ultra-processed foods in schools.Parents and community members can play a significant role in pushing for healthier school food options.Every small action, like reaching out to school nutrition directors, can lead to significant changes in children's health.

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