Saying No To Sweet Drinks.

When I look at my daughter I almost always try to remember that I am helping her form the tastes & habits she'll likely carry with her for life. With childhood obesity rising at it's alarming rate, no one food can be blamed. But many experts believe that the surging consumption of sugar-laden sodas & juices are contributing to the problem. And it starts early! Soda also has a sneaky little substance that contributes to bone loss. (More on that at another time). One smart solution: don't keep sodas in your house.

Although juice is more nutritious than soda, some juice drinks are little more than sugar water. When looking at my daughter's daily menu, I try to add as much "bang for the calorie buck". Juice definately falls into what we call "it's okay sometimes" category. One solution; you can dilute 100% fruit juice with water to cut calories. Better yet, if your child is thirsty, serve milk or water.

If you have an imaginative way that you were able to break the sugary drink habit in your kids, I'd love to hear them!!!