Vacation, All I Never Wanted
I loosen up a lot about food when we’re on vacation. There are quite a few things I don’t keep in the house (like hot dogs and Hawaiian Punch) that I don’t mind my kids having once in a while. Ditto...
View Article5 Easy Ways To Cut Sugar From Your Child’s Diet
Looking for ways to reduce sugar from your child’s diet (painlessly)? Use these five simple tricks that keep the flavor but cut the sugar. Most kids (including mine) love sugar. But most of them get...
View ArticleNutrition Advice That Drives Me Nuts
The world is full of nutrition advice–dispensed by dietitians, doctors, personal trainers, bloggers, moms at the bus stop, complete strangers in line at Whole Foods. Some of it is good (eat more green...
View ArticleWhat a Day’s Worth of Sugar For Kids Really Looks Like
I don’t think sugar itself is toxic or poison. I don’t believe we need to completely banish it from our diets. But it’s a fact that most of us are getting too much added sugar, the kind put in by...
View ArticleHow to Order a Healthier Drink at Starbucks
Tis the season to be jolly…and drink too many Peppermint Mochas. Don’t get me wrong: I’m all for enjoying special once-a-year holiday treats. I fully intend to eat my mom’s chocolate fudge and my...
View Article10 Surprising Products With Artificial Sweeteners
If you’re trying to eat less sugar but want to avoid artificial ingredients, steer clear of these products with artificial sweeteners–you may be surprised where fake sweeteners are hidden! Wouldn’t it...
View ArticleThe Truth About Sugar
Is molasses healthier than white sugar? Is coconut sugar worth the extra cost? Time to clear up the confusion when it comes to sugar. You can’t throw a rock at the internet without hitting an article...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Healthy Cereal (+ 20 Healthy Picks)
Confused by the cereal aisle? Use these rules for reading labels to find a healthy cereal for your family. Cereal is something I get asked about a lot. So I’m happy to share this excerpt from the new...
View ArticleWhy Coconut Sugar Is Not A Superfood
Coconut sugar is billed as a wholesome, healthy alternative to regular sugar. But is that true? Here are the facts! Coconut sugar is trendy right now, billed as a wholesome alternative to sugar and...
View ArticleIs Cereal Healthy For Kids? Here Are The Facts!
Wondering whether cereal is good for kids? Here are the facts about cereal and sugar, pesticides, and more! If you routinely dug into bowls of cereal as a child but have been wondering lately if it’s...
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