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Nourish & Nurture

- One Spoonful at a Time

with Rachael Bradford Director of Eat and Enjoy Nutrition , Founder of Spoon Project

Y ou know all of those amazing ideas you have buzzing around your head that you ’ d love to bring to life , but just don ’ t have the time ( or the extra energy )? Here ’ s a terrific example of how one dietitian made her passion project a reality . Get ready to get inspired !

Rachael Bradford , APD and Director of Eat and Enjoy Nutrition , recently took an idea she ’ d had from concept to fruition - in six weeks . Called the “ Spoon Project ”, she has designed , and is selling , beautiful and unique Nourish & Nurture spoons that “ provides positivity , warmth , understanding and nurturing at meal times for people of all ages , and in particular , to those people who may be in a battle with disordered eating .” The initiative has a goal of helping people to create a positive , healthful and happy relationship with food .
We spoke with Rachael recently to learn more about this special project .
Infuse : Rachael , how did you get from idea to actual spoons available for purchase , while juggling your career and family commitments ?
Rachael Bradford : I just knew that it was going to happen , and I totally believed in the concept behind the Spoon Project and its Nourish & Nurture spoon . From concept to launch was six weeks .
Images courtesy of Rachael Bradford .
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