When my son was only two years old, I noticed his behavior changed. He was more difficult to deal with and at times seemed hyper and unruly. I know...sounds like a case of the terrible two's. His mood was often affected by the foods he was eating. Like many new moms, I had been buying the cereals, fruit snacks, and other goodies he was asking for at the grocery store. I began reading labels and seeing the additives, artificial flavors, and colors in those foods. It was hard to find kid friendly food on the shelf that did not contain those things. I made the choice to start making snacks from scratch instead of buying those prepackaged goodies from the store. Gradually I saw a change in his behavior. He was by no means an angel, however his behavior became more manageable. Now he is 14 years old and loves whole wheat bread, brown rice, and he drinks water. He really cares about what he puts in his body. We want all our children to care about their health and nutrition. Visit this link for healthy snack ideas that are easy to make. There is lots of great information at this site!
American Dietetic Association
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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