Real Mom Nutrition
A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.
Wondering whether cereal is good for kids? Here are the facts about cereal and sugar, pesticides, and more! If you routinely dug into bowls of cereal as a child but have been wondering lately if it’s a good choice for your OWN kids, this post is for you. Because while cereal remains the most-eaten breakfast …
Coconut sugar is billed as a healthy alternative to regular sugar. But is that true? Is coconut sugar good for you? Here are the facts! Coconut sugar is trendy right now, billed as a wholesome alternative to sugar and cropping up in recipes for “healthier” baked goods. It’s even been dubbed a “superfood”. It’s also a …
Looking for a healthy cereal? Use these rules for reading nutrition labels to find a healthy cereal for your kids (and you too!). Cereal is something I get asked about a lot: Is cereal healthy, or is it bad for you? Should I be looking for heart healthy, high calorie, low sugar, whole grain or …
Is molasses healthier than white sugar? Is coconut sugar worth the extra cost? Time to clear up the confusion–here’s the truth about sugar. You can’t throw a rock at the internet without hitting an article about sugar: the dangers of sugar, cutting back on sugar, how to quit sugar. I’ve got nothing against being aware …
If you’re trying to eat less sugar but want to avoid artificial ingredients, steer clear of these products with artificial sweeteners–you may be surprised where fake sweeteners are hidden! Wouldn’t it be nice if food manufacturers reduced the sugar in their products by making them less sweet–instead of dumping in artificial sweeteners? Is that too much to …
Here are four simple ways to order a lighter, healthier drinks at Starbucks. Tis the season to be jolly…and drink too many Peppermint Mochas. Don’t get me wrong: I’m all for enjoying special once-a-year holiday treats. I fully intend to eat my mom’s chocolate fudge and my mother-in-law’s Christmas Eve crab dip without an ounce of guilt or shame. …
I don’t think sugar itself is toxic or poison. I don’t believe we need to completely banish it from our diets. But it’s a fact that most of us are getting too much added sugar, the kind put in by manufacturers (not the natural kind found in fruit and dairy). That’s especially true for kids. There’s no Daily …
The world is full of nutrition advice–dispensed by dietitians, doctors, personal trainers, bloggers, moms at the bus stop, complete strangers in line at Whole Foods. Some of it is good (eat more green leafy vegetables!). Some of it is bad (don’t eat bananas, they’re too high in sugar!). And some pieces of advice gets passed around so …
Looking for ways to reduce sugar from your child’s diet (painlessly)? Use these five simple tricks that keep the flavor but cut the sugar. Most kids (including mine) love sugar. But most of them get way too much. Added sugar, the kind put in by manufacturers, comes from the usual suspects like soda, candy, and desserts. But plenty of …
I loosen up a lot about food when we’re on vacation. There are quite a few things I don’t keep in the house (like hot dogs and Hawaiian Punch) that I don’t mind my kids having once in a while. Ditto for visiting friends or relatives. I was once at a gathering where a mom …
