Dewey Decimal641.5622
SynopsisIt is common knowledge that sugar makes kids hyperactive, have mood swings, and contributes to the childhood obesity epidemic. More and more studies are demonstrating its negative health effects on adults and children alike. Cutting sugar at an early age can help set your children up for a healthy adulthood and bestselling low-carb author Maria Emmerich is here to teach you how. Emmerich is raising two boys on a diet free from processed sugars and centered around healthy protein and fat, and she's seen firsthand how kids can thrive when they eat this way! Sugar-Free Kids arms busy parents with a wide array of sugar-free recipes that children will love. Not only does Maria keep kids' picky palates in mind, focusing on familiar flavors and dishes, but she also recognizes that today's families are strapped for time. The 150 recipes in this cookbook use readily available ingredients and are easy to prepare; in fact, kids can make many of these dishes themselves! From graham crackers and gummy bears to chicken nuggets, tacos, and pizza, moms and dads will find just about every food their children crave, without the sugar and processed carbs that make their brains foggy and can lead to health issues later in life. Maria also offers substitutions for kids who avoid dairy, eggs, and/or nuts and even provides a selection of vegetarian recipes. Sample recipes include: - Strawberry Breakfast Parfait - Chocolate Minute Muffins - Pigs in a Blanket - Touchdown Tacos - Crispy Baked Ravioli - Pizza Dog Casserole - Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken Wings - Just Like Oreo Cookie Sandwiches - No-Churn Blue Moon Ice Cream, It is common knowledge that sugar makes kids hyperactive, have mood swings, and contributes to the childhood obesity epidemic. More and more studies are demonstrating its negative health effects on adults and children alike. Cutting sugar at an early age can help set your children up for a healthy adulthood and bestselling low-carb author Maria Emmerich is here to teach you how. Emmerich is raising two boys on a diet free from processed sugars and centered around healthy protein and fat, and she's seen firsthand how kids can thrive when they eat this way! Sugar-Free Kids arms busy parents with a wide array of sugar-free recipes that children will love. Not only does Maria keep kids' picky palates in mind, focusing on familiar flavors and dishes, but she also recognizes that today's families are strapped for time. The 150 recipes in this cookbook use readily available ingredients and are easy to prepare; in fact, kids can make many of these dishes themselves! From graham crackers and gummy bears to chicken nuggets, tacos, and pizza, moms and dads will find just about every food their children crave, without the sugar and processed carbs that make their brains foggy and can lead to health issues later in life. Maria also offers substitutions for kids who avoid dairy, eggs, and/or nuts and even provides a selection of vegetarian recipes. Sample recipes include: * Strawberry Breakfast Parfait * Chocolate Minute Muffins * Pigs in a Blanket * Touchdown Tacos * Crispy Baked Ravioli * Pizza Dog Casserole * Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken Wings * Just Like Oreo Cookie Sandwiches * No-Churn Blue Moon Ice Cream, From rainbow-colored candy to processed foods like bread, crackers, and ketchup, sugar lurks everywhere in our lives. Eating too much sugar can increase the risk of asthma, eczema, cavities and gum disease, and depression, to name just a few of the problems it causes, and it can weaken the immune system and lower our ability to learn and concentrate. It's time to break the vicious cycle of sugar consumption! In this cookbook, mother of two Maria Emmerich shows you how to end sugar's hold on your children's daily diet without taking the joy out of food. With smart ingredient swaps and eye-catching presentations, you can feed your family meals and snacks that provide the nutrients growing kids need but also appeal to their often particular tastes. Inside, you'll find these kid-friendly foods and more: Cheeseburger Breakfast Casserole, Pigs in a Blanket, Touchdown Tacos, Crispy Baked Ravioli, Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken Wings, Zombie Spaghetti and Eyeballs, Extreme Chocolate Blender Birthday Cake, No-Churn Blue Moon Ice Cream, Cooking at home saves you money and ensures that your entire family enjoys good health while eating tasty and nourishing food, whether you're pulling together a quick weeknight dinner or celebrating a special occasion. And if you get your kids involved, too, you'll help build their confidence and teach them skills that will serve them for a lifetime! Book jacket.