FOOD MATTERS NYC LAUNCHES EARLY CHILDHOOD PALATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Culinary Nutritionist Tricia Williams Cuts Through the Clutter to Make Healthy Eating Assessable
Mothers around the world all share the desire to nurture healthy children. Yet with mixed media messages and an unprecedented number of nutrient deficient foods on the market, it’s difficult to navigate just what constitutes healthy eating. Addressing this issue head on is culinary nutritionist Tricia Williams. As founder and principal of Food Matters NYC, (www.FoodMattersNYC.com) a private chef and nutrition counseling service, this month she launches the Early Childhood Palate Development Program. This exclusive and proprietary nutrition counseling service aims to metabolically program children to seek out healthy foods.
Designed as a 7-10 session course, the Early Childhood Palate Development Program is intended for new and experienced parents. The program develops menus replete with whole foods for babies and toddlers. Introducing and consistently providing whole foods to children will metabolically program children on a cellular level to make healthy food choices. Parents can expect their children’s bodies to respond positively in a variety of areas including: digestion and behavior which directly affect their emotions and social interactions. Over a two to three year period children will be able to recognize good food choices from bad and will seek out healthier foods as a direct response to how their bodies react. A child may start the Early Childhood Palate Development Program as early as six months.
Tricia Williams supports parents via phone or e-consultations to assess culinary knowledge, set goals and design a customized program that suits a child’s needs. Williams takes parents through a virtual tour of the isles of a food market showcasing the benefits of locally grown, organic, seasonal foods. The program arms parents with shopping and storing tips and helps them become label literate. A Food Matters NYC chef will create custom recipes and provide instructions for execution. Parents learn fun and engaging ways to connect their children to the food, including food origins. Phone and e-consultations are 60 minutes and cost $700-$1000.
Tricia Williams, an executive chef and nutrition educator, developed the Early Childhood Palate Development Program shortly after the birth of her four-year-old son. She understands that exposing kids to fresh, organic foods will prevent obesity, disease and promote emotional, physical and intellectual health. Williams says, “At Food Matters NYC we work tirelessly at getting children to develop intuitive eating techniques that become healthy lifelong habits. “Getting children to participate in sensory activities also supports their interest in trying new things.” She continues, “Parents should allow children to touch and play with food, showing them whenever possible where it comes from. This type of interaction engages the child and makes new foods less frightening.”
The Early Childhood Palate Development Program is the first of its kind. Williams has honed her skills in the culinary nutrition arts via her work as the Food Director and Nutrition Consultant for the Tribeca Community School. She also conducts nutrition education, cooking classes and after-school workshops with private schools including Calhoun and Corlears.
Tricia Williams is an accomplished executive chef, nutrition educator and chef instructor. The culinary nutritionist founded Food Matters NYC in 2008 so that she could share her passion for fresh, whole, locally grown, organic, sustainable and delicious food. Williams’ 15 years experience in the restaurant industry enabled her to leave her mark on highly regarded Manhattan restaurants including The City Bakery, Home Restaurant, Isla and Olives, to name a few. Now, she coaches individuals and families to lead them to better food choices and ultimately healthier lifestyles.
Williams’ passion for culinary nutrition surfaced after she gave birth to her first child. She returned to school to secure her Holistic Nutrition Certification from Columbia’s Teachers College and coupled that with a Food Therapy Certification from Annemarie Colbin at the Natural Gourmet Institute. Williams, who is pursuing her Masters in Nutrition Education, maintains her sommelier certification and is also certified by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating.
Tricia Williams is a pioneer in Early Childhood Palate Development. She serves as the Food Director and Nutrition Consultant for the Tribeca Community School. Williams’ commitment to the culinary nutrition arts also reveals itself through her work at private schools including Calhoun and Corlears, where she teaches nutrition education, cooking classes and after-school workshops.
The New York born chef/nutritionist believes her small role can make a significant impact in the lives of her clients. She says, “Food Matters NYC is helping individuals and families lead healthier lives through hands-on education and nutritional guidance. What we eat affects our physical, emotional and mental well being. We strongly believe in a person’s bio-individuality and help clients understand the food choices that would best nourish their bodies.”
Tricia Williams’ work has been featured nationally and regionally in media outlets such as The New York Times, W, Glamour, Bride, New York Magazine, Gotham, The Daily News and The New York Observer. Her recipes have also been published in the book, Recipes from Home. Additionally, Williams is a contributor to the Oxford Dictionary of Food and Wine. She resides in Manhattan with her husband and their 4-year-old son.
To learn more about Food Matters NYC’s services and programs, visit www.FoodMattersNYC.com.
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