Nutrition Archives - Little Splats

Why Weight Matters in Childhood – Takeaways from Magic Pill by Johann Hari

Magic Pill explores the reasons so many people struggle to lose weight in a traditional way. Many people are essentially trapped at an unhealthy BMI by a combination of biology, psychology, and their established eating habits. I found this discussion very interesting as there are a number of lessons applicable to raising kids, from avoiding teaching eating as a coping mechanism to understanding the role of processed food, etc.

Tips from the Processed Food Industry – Takeaways from Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss

Takeaways on how the food industry lures in kids, so that you can use their tricks for good. This book was like taking a walk back through the 90s. Remember the Lunchables craze? Frosted Mini Wheats? Capri Sun, made with 100% real juice? This book takes the reader through many of these products from the business perspective. The downside of this book: it will leave you skeptical about buying anything processed, including food that is supposedly healthy.