Down-to-Earth advice from a Dietitian Mom. Plus easy, healthy recipes for your family.
Is LaCroix okay for kids? 🧐
Hey there,
Do you like the taste of plain water?
Half of my family does.
Unfortunately, that half does not include me...or my 13 year old.
We try. We really do! We just crave a little flavor.
With warm weather approaching, that means more cold drinks.
LaCroix and other flavored seltzers are BIG right now.
They're lightly flavored, fizzy, and just a little more interesting than plain water for those of us who are plain water works-in-progress.
But are sparkling seltzers okay for kids?
I dug into the research to get the bottom line. Tap the button below to find out!
| Is Sparkling Water Okay For Kids? |
I took a similar deep-dive into breakfast cereal.
So if you've heard rumors about cereal--about sugar content, pesticides, and preservatives--you can get the facts here.
My goal is to never tell you what to do.
It's to arm you with the correct information so you can tune out the noise and make the decision that feels right for your family!
| Is Cereal Healthy For Kids? |
Real Mom Menu
Sunday: Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry (I really liked this meatless meal, the kids were so-so but said they would eat it agin, so I'll be making it again!)
Monday: Avgolemono soup w/ green salads (we're in a cold snap, so it's soup weather once more)
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pot roast w/ potatoes and to-be-decided vegetables
Wednesday: Homemade pizza on the pizza steel
Thursday: Take-out
Friday: Scrounge
Saturday: Scrounge part 2
Real Mom Reads
100 Ways To Slightly Improve Your Life Without Really Trying I love this fun list. "Keep a book in your bag to avoid the temptation to doomscroll", "Listen to the albums you loved as a teenager", "Thank a teacher who changed your life".
When Quitting Sports Is The Right Thing To Do The author writes, "While it’s important to teach our kids the significance of not giving up when things become difficult, they also need to know that someone else’s definition of success may be different than theirs and that is okay."
Real Mom Recommendations
St. Tropez Bronzing Water Face Mist I got this on a recommendation from a friend. It gives your face natural, subtle color, and the scent will transport you to someplace tropical. I've been told it's going to be 50% off on April 1 during Ulta Beauty Days!
Bad Vegan The strange, true story of a celebrated NYC restauranteur and her sad spiral.
Stay well everyone,
Sally
Real Mom Nutrition
Down-to-Earth advice from a Dietitian Mom. Plus easy, healthy recipes for your family.
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