Sugar and kids: How to stop it from sneaking into their diets - CNN.com
"US dietary guidelines recommend that children consume less than 10% of daily calories from added sugars -- but how easy is it to hit that limit?"
Can't wait to make this easy chai spice cake from Sun Basket
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"Turn your favorite tea into an afternoon treat"
Veggie packed dinner in 20 minutes - chickpea pasta topped with stewed eggplant, tomato, garlic, onions, and parsley.
I love chickpea pasta on busy nights because it’s protein dense (vs regular pasta), tastes virtually the same, and pairs perfectly with whatever combo of veggies are sitting in my fridge :)
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oceanspirit Yummy! I have lentil pasta in my pantry...thanks for the inspiration 😍
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carson Dddd
Making dinner with a little baby at home means meals usually fit in one bowl. This one was particularly delish and ready in 20 min
Brown rice with garlic and kale, avocado and greens salad, and pan seared chicken with onions and garlic.
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garv Kale... avo.. all things millennial!!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Haha I have to stay on trend 😉
Started topping my avo toast with arugula and sesame oil for a creamy and veggie packed breakfast
Day 2/5: Eat 5 Servings of Fruits & Veggies Per Day Level III
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annefood Avo toast with arugula sounds so good right now!
Also so important!! :
"Sugar is not a 'toxin' that must be excluded from a child's diet," Isoldi said. "Often, children who have sweets restricted and feel deprived will not learn how to regulate sweets. Instead, they often overindulge whenever the possibility is presented.
"The key is to help children find a balance with food, helping them learn how to enjoy healthy foods and enjoy (and self-regulate) treats."