Why Can’t I Drink Soda Every Day? – Part One

Why Can’t I Drink Soda Every Day? – Part One

Why Can’t I Drink Soda Every Day? – Part One Let’s face it.  Some of us have a sweet tooth.  It is just a fact.  Sometimes that sweet tooth leads to drinking soda.  Sometimes it leads to drinking a LOT of soda.  Is this really a problem?  How much damage can a...
Artificial Sugar Isn’t Such a Sweet Idea

Artificial Sugar Isn’t Such a Sweet Idea

Artificial Sugar Isn’t Such a Sweet Idea We all know that sugar is not really your friend when you are trying to lose weight or maintain a certain weight.  Natural sugars are acceptable as long as they are consumed in moderation.  If too much natural sugar,...
The Fight Against Diabetes

The Fight Against Diabetes

The Fight Against Diabetes On the heels of our other blog about sugary foods being pushed on our children, it seemed appropriate to discuss the topic of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the most common in children and is not caused by eating habits, although what they eat...
Putting Your Child’s Health First

Putting Your Child’s Health First

Putting Your Child’s Health First Who doesn’t love those chubby little rolls on a baby’s legs? Parents and grandparents kiss them and gently squeeze them, saying how cute they are and how healthy the baby is. And, they are right. At what point, however, in a child’s...

Be a Sugar Sleuth

Be a Sugar Sleuth There is no doubt that we all need sustenance to survive. We need a healthy combination of macronutrients including healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Added to that, we need to make sure we are consuming a mix of micronutrients that nourish...