Family Friendly Food
Annie's Homegrown Bunny Fruit Snacks
Posted on October 19, 2010
If you aren't familiar with Annie's Homegrown, then you're in for a treat. They specialize in amazingly delicious, organic snacks and meals that your whole family will love ranging from organic mac' & cheese to organic canned pastas to cookies to cheddar crackers - this brand truly has it all! Their newest addition to the product line doesn't disappoint ... Read More
Justin's Nut Butter
Posted on October 07, 2010
I don't know about you guys, but peanut and almond butters are an absolute staple in my household. Both nut butters are a great source of Vitamin E and protein to help give you long lasting energy throughout the day. Almond or peanut butter with apples or celery is one of my essential afternoon snacks. I've also found that most kids (Emma and Reed in ... Read More
Susie's Smart Breakfast Cookies
Posted on September 30, 2010
Believe it or not, fall is already underway and kids are in their school routine again! With so much going on in the morning, it can be difficult to give your child the nutrition he or she needs for a packed day of sports and classes (who has time to prepare eggs, toast and fruit?). Susie’s Smart Cookies are a great solution. Filled with whole grains to keep you ... Read More
Tupperware Lunchtime Fun Set for Kids
Posted on September 22, 2010
Ok, so it’s not quite a “Food” for this week's "Food of the Week", but with everyone always asking me what is the best way to pack food to keep fresh, and school starting up, I figured we could make an exception. Plus, this adorable set from Tupperware will surely keep your kid at the top of the lunchtime trading chain. No squished sandwiches here! The pack ... Read More
Horizon Organics String Cheese
Posted on July 16, 2010
This week’s family friendly food of the week has to do with convenience. It always seems that meltdowns happen when you are on the go and often this is due to low blood sugar. In order to keep your child happy and healthy, hand him or her a fun-to-eat protein-packed snack- String Cheese! Loaded with protein and calcium string cheese is a great option for kids and adults. ... Read More
Family Friendly Food Archive
Some Q&A for Parents
- Q: What ingredients should I avoid when selecting packaged food for my child?
A: A Chips Ahoy cookie here, a Coke with lunch. There's nothing wrong with this in moderation. The thing is, though, these snacks contain some harmful ingredients that when consumed on a daily basis can really affect your mood and your health. Check the labels and be on the lookout for the following ingredients because they are in everything. The top five are Hydrogenated oil, Enriched flour, High-fructose corn syrup, Refined sugar, and Saturated fats.
- Q: Are there dangers in food dyes I should be aware of for my child?
A: Artificial food coloring ingredients (food dye) contain plenty of chemicals. Many are derived from highly toxic sources and can cause many different diseases, disorders and mutations in humans. Although it seems unlikely that a trivial amount of food coloring in a piece of a candy (like liquorice) would have any harmful effect on you, you would be wrong, because it does.