Synthetic preservatives can not only lead to health problems and unhealthy weight gain, but also hyperactive kiddos. Sadly, it’s a hassle to find snacks that don’t contain synthetic sugars and preservatives such as parabens, aspartame, dyes, artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup, or tons of white sugar. Note: Natural sugars found in fruit aren’t bad. […]
Why You Should Incorporate More Greens In Your Child’s Diet
Greens are an important source of vitamins and minerals, especially for growing children who need these essential vitamins as their bodies are in a constant state of growth. I’m not just talking about romaine lettuce either, I’m talking about the rich, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard. These beauties are full of fiber, […]
Top Holiday Snacks for Kids
I don’t know about you, but my kids love to eat. So I thought I would share some of our favorite holiday snacks. Most of these are healthy, and aren’t messy! Fruit My kids love fruit. And fruit is a easy snack to give your kids. Plus it’s healthy! You can either make a fruit […]
Halloween Candy’s Sweet Deception: Sugar Lurks in Unexpected Places
Most of us parents monitor our children’s sugar intake year round, but Halloween is the one time of year when the rules of dental care are often broken. The endless candy from trick-or-treating can wreak havoc on teeth, so when a dentist tells parents their children’s teeth show signs of decay it obviously comes as […]
