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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
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Some Q&A for Parents
- 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.
- 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.