Soda, Juice and Childhood Obesity

The copy in this ad says: How soon is too soon? Not soon enough. Laboratory tests over the last few years have proven that babies who start drinking soda during the early formative years have a much higher chance of gaining acceptance and “fitting in” during those awkward pre-teen and teen years. So do yourself [...]

The flashier the presentation – the more fruits consumed

After studying children aged 4-7 years old, Dutch researchers have concluded the way to get kids to eat more fruits is to make it FLASHY.  They found that when fruits are presented in a more visually stimulating way, the kids ate twice as much of the fruits. Since a small percentage of children consume the daily [...]

When buying soy burgers go for organic

If you are vegetarian you often think you are being healthy eating soy burgers and veggie burgers.  This is probably good for the environment but not so good for your body or your child’s body. It turns out they the Soy industry uses hexane, a petroleum based neurotoxin, to keep the burgers as low fat [...]

What produce should I buy organic?

The must have organic produce list has been updated for 2010 based on 100,000 pesticide residue tests.  Some of the previous items on the list are no longer there, so make sure you keep this list handy next time you go shopping. Should you buy only organic fruits and vegetables? It depends on your budget. Buying [...]

Coconut Sugar – a new sweetener on the block?

(source: coconutworld.biz) I am sooo excited! I think I have found my new sweetener. Have you heard of Coconut Sugar?  I hadn’t till today.  I went to a Food 2.0 conference today where they show cased upcoming healthy, wholesome and sustainable food and beverages amongst showing how to eat sustainably. One product that I really [...]

Want kids to eat more veggies?

Serve the veggies crunchy!  A new study done on children aged 4-12 found that of all the different ways carrots and beans can be cooked – mashed, deep-fried, broiled, grilled, stir-fried, and steamed, the children preferred the steamed veggies.  This is because steamed carrots and beans retained their retained their original taste, color and crunchiness!  [...]

ChopChop – A new Cooking Magazine for kids

I found this magazine directed towards children 5-12 and their families. I think it is a laudable goal, and we sure need more magazines like this. I am really looking forward to reading this magazine. I ordered a copy of it. I like that you can order one copy for $3.00 and pay by PayPal. [...]

Wondering what produce is in season? Check out these three sites!

I remember as a kid the excitement of seeing certain fruits and vegetables in the market as the seasons changed. We ate more root vegetables like yams in the winter, and eagerly awaited the arrival of mangoes in summer. Now due to the convenience of modern civilization, everything is available all the time. Apples used [...]

Measure Up Bowl – a new way for portion control?

One of the products I liked from the Natural Foods Trade Expo is the Measure up bowl. It’s a simple bowl that has markings for different portion sizes, so you know exactly how much you are eating.  I like the concept, it’s very simple and useful and a great way to educate ourselves and our [...]

Diet based on your genetics?

It seems that everywhere I turn there is something about genetic engineering. On every milk carton it says ‘from cows not treated with rBST’. I hear about flies that glow in the dark. I keep wondering when they are going to turn all this into something useful that I can use. I think I have [...]

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