September 1, 2008

New Food Choices For Kids

Filed under: Weight Loss — admin @ 6:46 am

It’s back-to-school time again, and many families are trying to figure out just what to pack in those school lunchboxes! Parents  are wondering what foods their kids will eat, which ones offer the best nutrition, and which ones are affordable.

One of the most important lessons to share with our kids is about healthy eating. After all we know that obesity levels in school age children are the highest ever, and that healthy eating habits have been proven to contribute to higher rates of success in school age kids.

The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich just got an upgrade! This year there is a new product on the shelf it is Naturally More Peanut Butter. This peanut butter features flaxseed for omega-3 essential fatty acids, omega-6, wheat germ for fiber and egg whites for lean protein. Naturally More easily differentiates itself from other natural peanut butters with the added benefits of omega-3, fewer calories, 25 percent more protein and 50 percent more fiber.

New Lunchables Fun Pack Wrapz meet the Kraft Sensible Solution guidelines and are available in two varieties. The Grilled Chicken option boasts two wheat tortillas, grilled chicken, mild taco sauce, ranch sauce, Nestle Crunch and Capri Sun 25 percent less sugar Fruit Punch. The second option, Beef Taco, has two wheat tortillas, seasoned ground beef filling, a blend of Kraft 2 percent milk natural reduced-fat mozzarella, nonfat Cheddar shredded cheeses, mild taco sauce, an Airheads treat and Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters Wild Cherry.

Today it’s all about the Froose, an alternative to those high-sugar juice boxes for kids. Froose is a one of a kind whole food beverage that combines organic whole grains and fruit to create a juice that is naturally low in sugar and contains 3 grams of fiber and inulin (plant-based polysaccharides, or several simple sugars linked together). Inulin also increases calcium absorption and promotes good intestinal bacteria. Froose comes in three flavors: Playful Peach, Perfect Pear and Cheerful Cherry. Kids will think they’re drinking the same old sugary juice, but it’s completely organic, nutritious, low in sugar, and provides the fiber, vitamins and complex carbohydrates kids need for bone and muscle growth.

With a nation of obese kids it’s good to know that there are some healthier options.

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