No, we didn’t think so. Please do yourself a favor and tell the FDA what you think, by entering your comment on a proposed change it is considering in the labeling of flavored milk. The current labeling laws mandate the … Continue reading
Why Manufacturers DON’T Want Nutrition Labels to Include Added Sugars Info
New here? Get our iPhone or Android App to scan & choose healthy groceries! For years, we have been proponents of improved nutrition labeling on food products. There are various loopholes and tricks manufacturers use to embellish the nutritional value of their products. Labeling … Continue reading
Recovery Drinks: Gatorade or Chocolate Milk?
You got up early, dragged yourself out of bed and spent 30, 45, or even 60 full minutes on the treadmill, swimming, or jogging outside before the heat gets too unbearable. Congrats! Now it’s recovery time, a scientific-come-marketing term that … Continue reading
McDonald’s Happy Meal Makeover: A (Small) Step in the Right Direction
McDonald’s announced yesterday that the Happy Meal is changing: 1. The amount of french fries will more than halve from 2.4 oz to 1.1. 2. 5 Apple slices will be added to each Happy Meal. 3. Low fat chocolate milk … Continue reading
LA Schools Ban Chocolate Milk. Dump 3 Million Pounds of Sugar
UPDATE: The school board did not ban flavored milk. The board was asked to approve a contract; that’s why it was involved at all, because it has to approve large contracts. The contract called for plain milk. [Thanks Mary MacVean, … Continue reading
Schools, an Important Part of the Nutrition Puzzle
Children enter the public education system at the tender age of 5 and stay there for 13 years. During that time, they learn to read, write, and hopefully to become contributing members of society.This is not something to be taken … Continue reading
Is Chocolate Milk Losing Ground in School Lunches?
Chocolate milk contains way too much sugar. An 8 fl oz serving (the standard carton served in schools) contains 3 teaspoons of added sugar! That sounds more like a treat than a healthy drink. Not something kids should be getting … Continue reading
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Chocolate Milk Advice – Syrup, Powder, or Ready-to-Drink? [Inside the Label]
We recently wrote about chocolate milk with too much sugar being served in school lunches. We also covered a chocolate drink that’s better left on the shelf. But as parents, we can’t ignore the fact that kids LOVE sweetened milk. … Continue reading
Should Parents Raise Their Hands for Chocolate Milk?
The National Dairy Council is launching a new campaign today - Raise your Hands for Chocolate Milk. The gist of it: Schools MUST keep chocolate milk available for children to choose at lunchtime. Milk is a much better choice nutritionally … Continue reading
What’s inside Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Milk?
Getting kids to drink milk is a challenge in many families. Thankfully, chocolate milk gets the job done in many homes. Today we’ll take a look at one of the most popular brands, Nestle’s Nesquik, which may also be purchased … Continue reading