Ok, not a bar, a “granola bites” snack-pack for young children. This is not a joke, it’s a new product – MySuperSnack - that promises a lot on the nutrition front. But does it also deliver? Background: The grab-and-go toddler … Continue reading
Top Fruits by Water Content
Water makes up approximately 60% of our body weight. It plays many crucial roles in the body, from the detoxification of organs to the absorption of nutrients. Since our body requires water to function properly, the lack of water can … Continue reading
A Mother’s Bragging Rights
This is a guest blog post by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD and was originally posted here. There’s a brand new way to brag about our kids: Talk about how much they hate junk food. It’s not enough that we crow … Continue reading
FRS Healthy Slim – BS PR for a BS Product
We recently received an email pitch from FRS, a beverage company affiliated with Lance Armstrong, Tim Tebow and other super sport stars. We decided this would be a good opportunity to conduct an exercise in critical reading, to sharpen our … Continue reading
What’s a Banana Bunker and Why You Need One!
New here? Get Fooducated with our iPhone or Android App! Folks, this is hilarious. Turns out bananas need protection. Despite their durable outer protective skin, bananas tend to get mushed when packed in bags for “later”. That’s what led to the creation of Banana … Continue reading
Kids Eat Q&A: Puree Pouches
This is a guest blog post by Dr. Dina R. Rose Puree pouches are all the rage right now. And not just for little kids either. My almost 11 year old daughter squeezes one into her mouth for snack at least … Continue reading
8 Nutrition Tips for Road Warriors
Here’s a note we got from Carrie, a Fooducate community member. LOVE your blog and your app! I’m so glad I found you — I don’t follow every “rule” every time, but it is important to me that the vast … Continue reading
A Grab ‘N Go Breakfast With ZERO Added Sugar (and you will love it)
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Anybody else sick of packaged cereal bars? But, they are just SO easy and fast. The concept, a delicious bar packed with nutrients to start your day isn’t a … Continue reading
The V8 Health Halo
For years, V8 was a quirky vegetable drink sold by the Campbell soup company. But in the past few years, the brand has greatly expanded its offering, and now even includes a tea blend. Today we’ll take a look at … Continue reading
Baby’s First Solid Food – What Should it Be?
Almost every parent has a scrapbook photo of baby’s inaugural sitting at the high chair, trying out a solid (actually mushy) food for the first time. Rice cereal has long been held as the first food to add to a … Continue reading