HealthBarn USA
Stacey Antine, MS, RDN
Health and Wellness
What inspired you to start your business?
It all began during a class at NYU when a professor mentioned a quote that said, “This would be the first generation of children to not outlive their parents based on lifestyle.” Then, during my dietetic internship, I observed children getting weighed in and sitting in front of food models to talk about serving sizes. I knew there had to be a better way. I started HealthBarn USA in 2005 with a proprietary hands-on educational method to teach children and families about natural foods and why these foods are best for the body and mind. The goal is for every child to live a healthy life to reach their highest potential!
What sets HealthBarn apart?
There is no other healthy lifestyle method that combines nutrition, gardening and hands-on cooking to teach nutrition in the country—and with so much fun!
What do you love most about what you do?
I love our families and being part of such an amazing community, but I especially love when a child who is picky gives me a thumbs up for one of the recipes or tries asparagus for the first time!
What was your proudest moment as a business owner?
There have been many, but a recent highlight in January 2023 was when HealthBarn Foundation for the Feed the Frontlines program rang the Nasdaq closing bell and I was invited to speak about hunger and nutrition with our army of volunteers! I’ll never forget it!
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