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For grown-ups who want to help their littles grow up to be big and strong
I made this infographic as an attempt to clarify some of the most salient points from the years of research done on these topics. And, a lot of the good stuff baked into the design of Nomster Chef was inspired by this work.
Not only does whole milk taste better, it is better for you. Skim and low-fat milk have to undergo processing, while whole milk does not. When you are drinking whole milk, you are drinking what has come directly from the cow. Natural is always best. Plus, when fat is removed from skim and low-fat milk, the sugars in milk hit your bloodstream and spike your insulin, putting you at higher risk for diabetes and weight gain.
Did you catch the amazingly awesome six-year-old Chef Kicha on the Ellen show? He is a great example of how much fun kids can have in the kitchen!
Yes, salting the food you make at home is totally fine, and can help your child be willing to try new veggies. But watch out for salt in processed/restaurant foods!
That may be surprising when thinking about the offerings of your cafeteria growing up (we remember eating mozzarella sticks and cheesesteaks at our school, for example). But things have changed!
