August 19, 2016

Avoiding extra sugar in your diet isn’t as simple as skipping the sweets aisle in the grocery store. Experts say you need to watch for snacks such as chips and pretzels rich in carbohydrates that can become sugar as they break down. Look out for added sugars in food and choose natural sources of sweetness like you’ll find in whole fruits. Source Link
 
Classic fun is a great way to help your preschooler be active and creative while limiting their screen time. Experts suggest old favorites like Limbo, Duck, Duck, Goose, Simon Says, Follow The Leader or a game of tag. And you can head out for a nature walk to explore a nearby park and talk about the sights and sounds. Source Link
 
Could an apple a day help your baby some way?  Researchers found that mothers who consumed more fruit during pregnancy gave birth to children who performed better on developmental testing at age one. When pregnant mothers ate six or seven servings of fruit or fruit juice a day, their infants placed six or seven points higher on the IQ scale. Source Link