Say NO to Super size it….

We are very busy these days running our kids from one activity to the next. It is not always possible to have a well balanced, sit down meal with our families when you have homework, showers, and yes downtime from a long day of school and work. However all that fast food is catching up to our kids.

Facts:
Children are now developing type 2 diabetes before the age of 18. This disease used to affect our parents and grandparents. It was considered an aging disease. Reason maybe due to the increase in sodas, and high levels of sugar in our foods.

Fast Food contains more sodium than home made meals which lead’s to high blood pressure and heart related issues.

Vitamin deficiency is also common due to the lack of vitamins found in fast food products.

What to do:
We are not going to stop eating out and enjoying our fast food. Frankly, it’s quick, convenient, cheap, and it taste good! So, let’s make healthier choices when it comes to fast food. Ask for less or no cheese, order salads w/low fat dressing, single meat vs. double meat, grilled vs. fried and read calorie content before ordering. Make fast and convenient foods at home and minimize the number of days you eat out. Take healthy snacks with you to activities such as; PB&J sandwiches, apples, grapes, string cheese, jerky sticks or pepperoni’s. This will tie you over until you get home. Consider making meals on the weekend and freezing so you can pull out dinner and warm it up.

Whatever you do don’t Super size your meals. Stop and take a look at the size of those portions and ask yourself do you or your kids really need a bucket of soda, a double meat sandwich or fist size order of fries. Isn’t life worth more…. I think so!