How Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard Encourage Their Children to Make Healthy Food Choices
Dax, who obtained a degree in anthropology from UCLA, also adds his valuable insights.
“From an anthropological perspective, our desire for sugar stems from its rarity throughout history and the fact that nothing poisonous tastes sweet,” Kristen shared, drawing from the knowledge she has gained from her husband of over a decade. “However, the truth is, indulging in sugar doesn’t make us feel good. So, we focus on the end result. This is where physical activity also plays a role. We emphasize that if you’re feeling sluggish, it might be because you haven’t moved your body enough today.”
Ultimately, their main message to their daughters is that they don’t have to strive to be the perfect girl they believe they should be.
Kristen expressed, “By showing my children that even adults struggle with certain things, such as resisting the constant temptation of ice cream, it creates a sense of camaraderie among us.”
In essence, the mantra is to let go and just embrace the imperfections.