Michael Pollan’s new book Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual came out over the holidays. For those of you not familiar with his work, Mr. Pollan, a professor of journalism and an author, is considered one of the grass roots leaders … Continue reading
Do Children Need Kids Food?
The only special treatment my young children get when we walk into a restaurant are the crayons and kiddie menu to doodle on. Why in the world would we punish them with chicken nuggets, hot dog, a reheated pizza, or … Continue reading
Food Commercials Make Kids Eat More
photo credit: Patrishe Have your children seen an ad for fresh apples lately? How about a commercial for yams or carrots? Probably not. But they most likely have seen lots of advertisements for candy, soft drinks, sugary cereals, and other … Continue reading