"Soda-Free Summer"
Silicon Valley in California is not resting on its laurels just because after 25 years childhood obesity has finally hit a plateau. (There is still a 32% obesity rate with kids.) A new program is being launched that is declaring this season a "Soda-Free Summer!" What a great way to start dumping 13-17 teaspoons of unneeded sugar (the amount contained in one soda) out of your child's diet!
But parents need help here. There is a lot of peer pressure and media to consume sodas, junk juice, and so-called energy drinks. Honestly, all they really provide is sugar, HFCS, artificial colorings, synthetic vitamins, and a lot of hype!
Parents take a stand. Do what family pediatrician Dr. Sears does with his own family. Declare:
- "Water is what we drink."
- "We don’t drink junk juice."
- Drink “waterade” instead of sports drinks.
- Shape young tastes toward water.
And with all the savings you'll have made by not purchasing these beverages, offer your child the cash you save at the end of summer as an extra incentive.
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Posted by: Dharma Kelleher | Jul 11, 2008 2:35:38 PM
What constitutes a "junk juice"? I purchased a half-gallon of Naked Juice's Green Machine. No added sugar or sugar substitutes. Just fruit and vegetable juices. I did notice there was no fiber, but there was a little bit of protein.
Thanks,
Dharma
dharmashanti@gmail.com
Posted by: Dharma Kelleher | Jul 11, 2008 2:36:00 PM
What constitutes a "junk juice"? I purchased a half-gallon of Naked Juice's Green Machine. No added sugar or sugar substitutes. Just fruit and vegetable juices. I did notice there was no fiber, but there was a little bit of protein.
Thanks,
Dharma
dharmashanti@gmail.com
Posted by: Dharma Kelleher | Jul 11, 2008 2:37:01 PM
What constitutes a "junk juice"? I purchased a half-gallon of Naked Juice's Green Machine. No added sugar or sugar substitutes. Just fruit and vegetable juices. I did notice there was no fiber, but there was a little bit of protein.
Thanks,
Dharma
dharmashanti@gmail.com
Posted by: Elaine Murphy, BA, CNC | Jul 11, 2008 5:19:39 PM
Hi Dharma, as I said in the blog most juices contain either sugar or mostly HFCS, artificial colorings, synthetic vitamins, and a lot of hype. Unless juice is just freshly squeezed, it has been so processed there just isn't much nutritional benefit. Most of the vitamins and enzymes are "dead." I prefer my clients to consume fresh fruit and vegetables to get the full benefit of what they are consuming. Also whole foods are generally more satisfying, especially to someone who is cutting calories.
