How to Enjoy Eating Veggies Interview with Brittany Mullins | From Blog to Cookbook: The Evolution of Eating Bird Food

In this episode of the Living in Sync podcast, host Joelle interviews Brittany Mullins, creator of eatingbirdfood.com and author of the cookbook Mostly Veggies.
They discuss the topic of eating healthier, with Brittany suggesting small changes such as drinking more water and adding in more vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. They also discuss Brittany's business evolution, her creative process for developing recipes, and their love for cooking and kitchen gadgets.
As busy moms, they share their tips for grocery shopping and meal planning, emphasizing the importance of taking time to rest and recharge. Overall, the episode highlights the importance of finding joy in cooking and taking care of oneself.
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*Introduction [00:00:00]*
Joelle introduces Brittany Mullins, creator of eatingbirdfood.com and author of the cookbook Mostly Veggies. She talks about the giveaway and what the episode will cover.
*Tips for Eating Healthier [00:02:43]*
Brittany talks about how to eat healthier by making small changes, adding more vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
*Evolution of Eating Bird Food [00:09:20]*
Brittany talks about how she came up with the name Eating Bird Food and how her business has evolved from a blog to a brand and now an amazing cookbook.
*Brittany's Recipes to Try [00:10:44]*
Brittany recommends trying her Samoa recipe made with dates, toasted coconut, and chocolate. She also suggests trying her orange tempe and broccoli recipe, which is a vegetarian version of beef and broccoli.
*Delegating Tasks in Business and Motherhood [00:16:24]*
Brittany discusses how she determines which tasks to handle herself and which ones to delegate to others. She explains that she used to take all the food photography for her site but realized it was taking too much time and energy. She also talks about delegating tasks in motherhood, such as having someone else post to Instagram for her.
*Recognizing the Need for Help and Support [00:14:48]*
Brittany talks about the importance of seeking, asking for, and accepting help and support in both business and motherhood. She explains that she realized she needed help with her business when she was about to have her daughter, and she acknowledges that it takes a village to raise children.
*Giving up control [00:19:46]*
Brittany and Joelle discuss the difficulty of giving up control and the importance of prioritizing completion over perfection.
*Finding inspiration [00:21:09]*
Brittany shares her sources of inspiration for creating new recipes, including trying out new things in the kitchen and replicating dishes she's tried at restaurants.
*Current obsessions [00:24:22]*
Brittany and Joelle share their current obsessions, including a new water bottle and making healthy mocktails, and discuss their favorite kitchen gadgets, such as the air fryer and veggie chopper.
*Cooking and Air Fryers [00:29:10 - 00:31:48]*
Brittany and Joelle discuss their love for cooking and air fryers, including the benefits of using a double basket air fryer and how it can save time in meal preparation.
*Mom Hacks for Grocery Shopping [00:32:08 - 00:34:06]*
The speakers share their tips for grocery shopping as moms, including buying both fast-eating fruits and vegetables and shelf-stable ones, and planning meals around what needs to be eaten first.
*Encouragement for Rest [00:35:07 - 00:37:50]*
Joelle encourages Brittany to take a break and rest after a busy year of building a house, writing a book, and having a baby. They discuss the importance of self-care and celebrating accomplishments.