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“O” is for “Oatmeal”

So, does it matter what your kids eat for breakfast?

Absolutely! Popular sugary cereals have a high-glycemic index – a fancy way of saying that they cause a quick spike in blood sugar, which then falls off dramatically.

Reading Nutritional Labels

Let’s face it – deciphering nutritional labels sometimes seems tougher than dissecting Shakespeare.

But understanding those labels is crucial to packing your child a balanced and healthy lunch. How much fat is too much? What foods are high in Vitamins A and C?

Vitamin C: Brain Protector (and Scurvy Scourge)

Did you know that in 1795 the British Navy decided to add lemons and limes as standard issue at sea?⁵

Eggs and Education (and Rodents?!)

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According to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, adolescent rodents show improved memory when introduced to choline, an essential nutrient that aids new memory cell production throughout childhood.⁶

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