Articles tagged with: fat
There is an awful lot of information out there about the foods we eat. I know it is easy to get confused by all the information we receive about fat, sodium, fiber and all that other stuff. If adults are confused, explaining it to a child is going to be even more confusing. Luckily, I was asked to write a children’s book that would make these areas of nutrition more…
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No wonder your (usually) sweet honey child acts like a junkie on withdrawal when you drive by her favorite fast food restaurant. A new study (on rats, mind you) suggests that high-fat, high-calorie foods affect the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin. Eating too much junk food gradually overloads the “pleasure centers” in the brain, just like cocaine would. Eventually, your child needs more and more…
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If made naturally with peanuts, salt and nothing else other than maybe natural additives for flavor then peanut butter is a great source of monounsaturated fat and protein. It boasts various vitamins and minerals and contains the antioxidant resveratol (that’s the one also found in red grapes, known for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving the flow of blood to the brain… you know, the one why we…
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are our energy providers. They are mainly found in foods like bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes and rice.
Protein
Your child’s growing body needs protein for nearly everything it does: to build muscles, make hair and skin, fight infections and provide oxygen to the blood. Meat, fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, and soy are all good sources of protein.
Fat
Fat is an important part of a…
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