AceShowbiz - Eva Amurri, 39, recently opened up about her unique take on parenting, especially when it comes to diet, and how it contrasts with her mother Susan Sarandon's strict health regimen. In discussions with SheKnows for their 2024 Holiday digital issue, Amurri reflects on growing up with Sarandon, whom she describes affectionately as a true "almond mom."

"My mom thought Cheerios was a junk food - that is how almond mom she was," Amurri recounted.

Back in the early '80s, Sarandon would go out of her way to obtain organic foods from a lone store in New York City's Village. This strong commitment to health is a value Sarandon has maintained, even now sending what Amurri describes as "disgusting cereal" to her grandchildren. "I had to stop being nice about it," she said.

In stark contrast, Amurri adopts a more laid-back approach to her children's diet. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with food by not restricting or emphasizing it too much.

As Eva recounted, her 4-year-old son knows when to stop eating, showing a natural inclination to self-regulate. "He won't eat past what he wants, I think because I'm just so nonchalant about it," she explained.

Amurri shares three children - Marlowe Mae, Major James, and Mateo Antoni - with her ex-husband, Kyle Martin. Recently remarried to chef Ian Hock, she highlights the significant role her children played in her wedding at Windrift Hall in New York's Hudson Valley.

"We really wanted to center our little family unit in all of it, and make it as much about the kids as it was about us," Amurri told PEOPLE. Her eldest son, Major, even walked her down the aisle, a moment she describes as unforgettable.

Maintaining a balance, Amurri isn't hesitant to allow her kids the occasional fast-food treat, including McDonald's, emphasizing moderation over restriction. This approach starkly contrasts with Sarandon's, who attributes her graceful aging to a strict diet and regular exercise.