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A SuperFoods Holiday Season

This is the time of year when beautiful confections teeming with sugar and fat swirl about and tempt us into the vortex of mindless overeating. The holidays are a time to splurge on family favorites while still maintaining our SuperFoods existence.
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Healthy Fare on the Go

Don't let dinner be drudgery on those days when you're rushed. Many of us arrive home with our starving kids in tow, and lots of homework that needs to get done. With a little advanced planning, you can serve up a healthy, delicious meal in very little time. Here are a few tips that will make life simpler, without compromising the nutritional content of your meals.
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Be An Advocate for Child Health

We welcome the crisp colorful fall season as our families return to the routines of the school year. With our busy schedules, and the seemingly endless list of after-school activities, it’s easy for our family’s nutrition to get lost in the shuffle. Snacks are often provided for our children, by well meaning individuals who might not be aware of what constitutes healthy food. It’s not uncommon for a busy child to eat junk food several times a week, as they eat on the run, and snack with their respective groups.

Pack a Powerful Punch in That Brown Bag Lunch!

Start the school year off right with nutritious lunches that will keep your child alert and ready to learn the whole day through. A nutritious lunch is one that is filled with fresh foods, like fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and lean protein. Use as few packaged foods as possible because they often deliver too much sugar and saturated/trans fat to properly fuel your child for a day of learning.

The Sugar Avalanche - Survival Techniques for your Family

Kids are drawn to sugar like bees to honey. It can be a daunting challenge to keep the menacing sweet white avalanche at bay, but it’s a battle well worth fighting. "According to a study by the USDA, people who eat diets high in added sugars get less calcium, fiber, folate, vitamins (A, C, and E), zinc, magnesium, iron, and other nutrients than people whose diets contain less added sugar. They also consume fewer fruits and vegetables." Sugary foods not only displace more nutritious foods in a child's diet, but their excessive sweetness make it difficult for kids to then enjoy the natural flavors of healthier offerings.