Kids love sugared cereals and it is hard to persuade them not to want them. Here is a place where you can compromise. Most companies are reducing the sugar in cereals, though not by as much as we’d like. Have your child read the sugar content on the cereal nutrition label. Pick one with 6 … Read More
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It is widely known that alcohol and pregnancy are not a good combination and most women stop drinking as soon as they find out that they are pregnant. Unfortunately, as many as half of all women do drink early in the first weeks of pregnancy, but stop once the pregnancy is confirmed. A study published … Read More
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Food brands spend $1.8 billion dollars a year marketing their products to kids. Although TV is a major source of food advertising, companies have dramatically increased online advertising in response to growing social media use. YouTube is the second most used website in the world and a popular destination for kids. More than 80% of … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Water makes up more than 60% of your child’s body weight and it is the cornerstone of almost every body function. Water regulates body temperature. It transports needed nutrients and oxygen … Read More
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If you have vowed to eat nothing green – fruits make a great alternative, offering many of the same nutrition benefits of vegetables. Don’t like green beans? Ever considered having fresh peach slices or a dish of blueberries with dinner instead. Offering kids apple or pear slices or a cut up orange for dinner is … Read More
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