tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337170722151769987.post8714335027906834583..comments2023-05-10T06:04:07.917-07:00Comments on whateverings. slices of life. musings to myself.: The Case Against SugarBook Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019696808857914040noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337170722151769987.post-90333142147441289782017-03-19T10:57:10.277-07:002017-03-19T10:57:10.277-07:00I struggle with this all the time. I'm totally...I struggle with this all the time. I'm totally addicted to sugar and I love it. And I know all of the bad things about it! For me, I wasn't allowed processed foods and very limited sugar growing up, so I learned to sneak it and it was used as a reward. So I would say, the best thing for kids is to grow up seeing it used in moderation, being available so they don't feel like binging on it when it is there.<br /><br />Our school does not allow any treats for birthdays at all. We were told it was related to Michelle Obama's Healthy Kids initiative. We also can't give kids any food at all and they can't share food (due to allergies). On the one hand it is nice that it is not even an issue, but I find so many math activities that would be more memorable with some food (recipes for ratios, breaking up a candy bar for fractions). I think in moderation is the key. <br /><br />The Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969294024130200699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337170722151769987.post-11567997699026118732017-03-19T09:32:43.676-07:002017-03-19T09:32:43.676-07:00Oh boy, this is a timely post. I was just privy t...Oh boy, this is a timely post. I was just privy to what my teen was purchasing at the high school for snacks. (We have fruit, nuts, cheese sticks and granola bars at home.) Poptarts and rice krispie treats. Meanwhile she goes to the dentist and I cannot understand what is happening. I sent the principal an email on Wednesday and I have not heard back. It is disheartening because our elementary schools are making efforts to offer healthy alternatives. What teen resists junk? It is our responsibility to provide healthy options.<br />http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2017/03/him.htmltravelinmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362929133418390813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337170722151769987.post-461191823173272752017-03-19T07:48:32.797-07:002017-03-19T07:48:32.797-07:00I like the idea of moderation. Salts are bad, fats...I like the idea of moderation. Salts are bad, fats, certain meats... I love the idea of having everyone monitor what they are eating and do some analysis.<br /><br />I totally fall into the trap of telling my kids what they should and shouldn't eat. I can present them with evidence. Then I go out to eat and disregard everything I just said. Or tell them they have to drink something other than what I am drinking (soda, coffee...). <br /><br />Parenting and making the right decisions are not easy.Colin Davitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572729593723236930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337170722151769987.post-5402451309909372442017-03-19T07:40:34.650-07:002017-03-19T07:40:34.650-07:00Yes, the struggle is real for this one. How old ar...Yes, the struggle is real for this one. How old are your kiddos? What about teaching them the why? Why we eat sugar in moderation? I don't think anything should be totally banned, but like you, I've learned so much about what sugar does to our health and bodies, and how addictive it is. What if you moved forward on the education side?<br />And juice - I now only ever drink fresh squeezed OJ, and I could never give it up. It's really the one sweet that I have, and now that I've been better about the sugar intake, it's so so sweet and delicious!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200688199721933897noreply@blogger.com