Healthful Lunches Made Easy
September 2nd, 2009 | by Michelle | Published in Nutrition
This article originally appeared in the Park Record’s Parent section on August 15, 2009, as written by Greg Marshall.
Homemade Snacks Are Better
The biggest challenge to making healthful meals for kids is a lack of time, says nutrition specialist Michelle Larson. Busy parents often depend too much on pre-packaged goods for brown-bag lunches that are often loaded with sugar, artificial fats and other culprits.
“It’s an easy thing to fall into,” said Larson, who is the co-owner of Park City’s Origin Nutrition. At the same time, Larson said letting kids overindulge in sweets and snacks can be detrimental, even if long-term consequences, such as diabetes and obesity, aren’t immediately apparent.
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