I'm a skeptic, but in the interest of equal time, here is the other side of the story. And, it's one we've heard over and over from apologists: sample sizes used in research studies are so much more than human consumption that the results aren't trustworthy. This is an argument that sounds logical, but would mostly discount most food and drug research over the past 50 years. … [Read more...] about The flip side to the dangerous plastics story
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Avoiding plastics for safety concerns – new plastic-like dishes made from Corn
We recently tested the Dandelion Reusables. We've been tossing out all the plastic dishes in the house, for fear of any plastic leeching into the kids' food. These non-breakable plates are made out of corn, so they are both petroleum free and made out of renewable resources. There are times when plastic just makes sense, so it's nice to know there are more options out there for … [Read more...] about Avoiding plastics for safety concerns – new plastic-like dishes made from Corn
News flash: American kids eating better; my kids still the same
The eating habits of American children appear to be shifting. And for a change, the news is good. Chicken nuggets, burgers, fries and colas remain popular with the under-13 set, of course. But new market research shows that consumption of these foods at restaurants is declining, while soup, yogurt, fruit, grilled chicken and chocolate milk are on the rise. The findings, … [Read more...] about News flash: American kids eating better; my kids still the same
Pick your kids’ friends based on what they eat says new study
A new study published online in Social Science and Medicine says that parents' eating habits actually have little to do with what kids eat. The national study, which looked at a representative sample of 2291 parents and 2692 children found little similarity between kids' and parents' diets, with just a slight edge moms versus dads. However, the study did show that, especially … [Read more...] about Pick your kids’ friends based on what they eat says new study
Boon snack ball
Boon Snack Ball - Simple, but elegant, our kids fight over these little balls filled with goldfish or other snacks. I don't put them in their lunches though, for fear of losing them in the crowd. The ball breaks in half for easy cleaning, but the orange (or pink) top also swivels open for easy open closed for snacks. $6 from Amazon and BabiesRUs. … [Read more...] about Boon snack ball