American Dairy Farmers Promote Chocolate Milk as Healthy

I had to share this with you. I took this directly from MamaSource email and I think it's really sad!! "Get the Facts on Chocolate Milk
Did you know studies show kids who drink chocolate milk do not consume more added sugar than non-flavored milk drinkers? In addition, they are more likely to be at a healthy body weight and meet more of their nutrient needs than kids who don’t drink milk.
Learn the facts on chocolate milk and raise your hand in support!
Editor’s Note: This message was sponsored by America’s dairy farmers and milk processors to share the facts and science on chocolate milk."

I'm going to check on the numbers, but I think Dr. Mac told me that the sugar in chocolate milk is equal to something like 6 teaspoons of sugar!! Would you let your child eat six teaspoons of sugar?!? Come on, Dairy Association, let's be real. Personally I think milk is much better nutritionally before it is homogonized and pasteurized, but I wouldn't argue with any advertising for regular milk. But expect me to believe that I should feed my child chocolate milk and call it good for them? How insulting!

I can't wait to share the Snazzle Snacks with you. There's a chocolate milk stick that you can add to milk (almond milk, cow milk, goat milk) and it really will make it something that tastes great and is healthy. It's sweetened with the herb stevia and loaded with whole food nutrition. Let's keep our kids healthy and ditch the regular chocolate milk -go for Snazzle Snacks. Your kids will never know it's so good for them! Be well!

Article on School Lunch Menu

Here's an article about the Institute of Medicine's report on the food being served to our children at school. This is what I'm taking to the local school. http://www.scribd.com/doc/21342166

For more about this topic, see my post earlier about taking action for our children.

Be well, children!

The One Healthcare Book All Parents Should Have

Last night at 3AM when I pulled out my copy of the book Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child to take care of my sick child, I realized you all should know about this book if you have children. If you own one healthcare book, this is what it should be! I've given it as gifts to very appreciative new mothers and I've referred to it so many times for myself and friends who have asked me for advice. What makes this reference book stand out above all others I've seen is that it includes many ailments and for each it offers conventional treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, herbal treatment, homeopathic remedies, Bach flower remedies and accupressure treatment. It explains the diseases, tells you when to call the doctor and includes a section on therapies and procedures (so you know where the Four Gates accupressure points are) and the elements of health care (caring for a newborn, providing safe environment, diet and nutrition, etc). Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child is really the most complete, most comprehensive health care reference for parents! Even when we know what to do, it can be hard to remember all of our options in the middle of the night! Be well!