The Family Dinner

THE FAMILY DINNER
Making a different choice for dinner is one of the most powerful things we can do to reduce global warming. Did you know that the average American diet contributes an extra 1.5 tons of greenhouse gases per year compared to a more vegetable-based diet? Eating less meat can make a huge difference.

But dinnertime can make a difference in the health of our planet in so many other ways. The simple act of sharing dinner brings families together, and can help kids grow up to be healthier, better adjusted, and more engaged with their world. Research has proven that everything we worry about as parents -— from drugs and alcohol, to promiscuity, obesity, academic achievement and just good old nutrition —- can all be improved by the simple act of eating and talking together around the table.

My new book, "The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids One Meal at a Time," released this week by Grand Central Publishing, is a fun, practical, and of course green guide to the most important hour in any parent’s day. With over 75 kid-approved, fantastic recipes by Kirstin Uhrenholdt, tips on teaching green values, conversation starters, games, and more, the book will help you get everyone away from electronic screens and back to the dinner table.

To learn more about the book, please visit thefamilydinnerbook.com