Take a look at this recent piece in the Living section of the Miami Herald.  The writer maintains that kids can develop a taste for foods that extend beyond the ubiquitous “Kids’ Menu” offerings when they are exposed to varied food experiences early on in life.

As the mom of one fearless eater and another rather set in her less adventurous ways, I’m wishing I’d read this article much sooner!

A friend of mine just brought to my attention another argument against eating processed foods – in this case, processed meats.  Take a look at this piece on SkyNews to see what they’re saying over at the World Cancer Research Fund.

Get those kiddos off to a terrific start for the school year!  Include delicious, healthful, allergy-safe goodies from Indigo Rabbit in their lunch boxes.  The convenient grab n’ go pouches are great for the backpacks, sports bags, even those cute little pencil cases!

Leave those preservative-laden ”100 calorie packs” on the shelves and pick up some scrumptious Indigo Rabbit cookies so your kids get the taste they want and the nutrition they need to make the most of their school day.

If you’ve got college students in your brood, send along a care package they’ll LOVE filled with their favorite varieties of Indigo Rabbit cookies!  They AND their roommates will be the hit of the dorm.

NO high fructose corn syrup

NO hydrogenated oils

NOTHING artificial

You can PRONOUNCE every item in the ingredient list

Make sure you try every delicious flavor

Heavenly Chocolate Pillows, Seriously Cinnamon Almond, Gingerlicious, Luscious Lemon Chewies, Perfectly Peanut Butter

School will soon to be back in session and that means that the lunch-packing marathon will once again be part of the daily routine.

This year make sure you get the kids involved (that is, if your kids aren’t already completely astute in the self-initiated lunch-packing arena).  They’re far more likely to eat what gets packed if they had a hand in putting it together.

Take the opportunity to try new twists on old favorites.  Try different breads for sandwiches (wheat, pita, bagels), a new fruit or veggie, a new color or shape of pasta, or even a fun dip.

Then, of course, tell us what the kids come up with.  Maybe I can get my kids to exercise their initiative and give your idea a try at my house!

Make sure those kiddos get off to a great start at school this year.  Leave those preservative-laden “100 calorie” packs on the shelf and include delicious, healthful, allergy-safe Indigo Rabbit cookies in their lunch boxes instead.

Get yourselves over to Donelan’s Market in Littleton for $1 off on each box of Indigo Rabbit cookies!  The promotion is running through the beginning of school.

Summer fruit is like candy (especially when frozen!).  Pick up some raspberries, boysenberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries.  They’re packed with fiber, vitamin C and potassium.  Color!  Color!  Color!

Have you ever wondered how to pick out a terrific melon?  When picking out a cantaloupe, make sure the spot where the stem was is smooth, slightly soft, and yummy smelling.  Watermelon should be round and smooth and make a hollow sound when you tap on it.

Free food once again.  Get yourselves to the Whole Foods Market in Medford, MA this Sunday, August 9 from 12:00-3:00 to grab a taste of your favorite Indigo Rabbit cookies.

See you there!

We know calcium is a must when it comes to building strong bones.  Unfortunately, many kids, teens and adults aren’t getting enough.

What if I can’t stand the taste of milk?  What is I’m lactose intolerant?  What if I milk allergy?  Will milk products make me fat?

Learn clear answers to these and many other questions, plus a guide to calcium rich foods, at http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/calcium.html.

Let’s all get our bones safer – even those of us over 30 who are watching bone density!

The next time you’re in the grocery aisle (or studying the items already in your pantry), consider this about the information listed toward the bottom of the Nutrition Label.

The lower portion of the Nutrition Facts panel reflects the amounts of different nutrients in a product.  Typically, if the daily percentage of a particular nutrient is between 10% and 19% , the food is considered to be a good source of that nutrient.

Come on down to the Whole Foods Market in Providence on Waterman Street on Sunday, July 19 from 12:00-3:00.  Indigo Rabbit will be there with free cookie samples from 1:00-3:00 as part of the annual block party!

They’re closing down the street and featuring RI Rock Gym’s rock wall, watermelon eating contests and so much more.  We hope to see you there!

If you don’t find yourself in Providence on Sunday, come eat FREE cookies at Roche Bros, West Roxbury on Friday, July 17  from 4:00-6:00 and at the Whole Foods Market in Hingham on Saturday, July 18 from 12:00-2:00.