What does following a gluten-free diet mean? That you're embarking on an easy diet with a wide range of health-promoting effects. Instead of dwelling on what you’re giving up, consider that you’re going to enjoy a whole new world of delicious food options to meet your special dietary needs. You’ll be eating seasonally, choosing more fresh fruits and vegetables, focusing on meats, seafood, poultry, legumes, lentils, corn, and rice, and discovering fascinating ancient grains such as quinoa, amaranth, and millet. You’ll be able to eat potatoes, eggs, most cheeses, even chocolate (!)—and enjoy them without guilt because you’ll be taking good care of your body. In fact, you’ll probably end up eating—and feeling—better than ever!
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Getting your kids to eat less sugar can be easier than you might think. In fact, one study showed that kids like the taste of less-sweet breakfast cereals just as well as the sugar-loaded ones. “I have found ways to ditch excess sugar that my kids don’t even miss,” says Caroline Dorman, a mom and medical doctor in Grand Junction, Colorado. “I try to keep a bowl of fruit out all the time and we sweeten oatmeal with raisins and milk, topped with a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar.”
Freeze low-sugar yogurt tubes and homemade smoothies for special treats
Experiment with your own variations on family favorites, so see what low-carb treats your kids enjoy as much as more sugary versions, and then emphasize those in your regular diet. Every family is different, but here are a few ideas:
Drinking sugary calories has been associated with obesity and other diseases, and it’s one of the easiest areas to find good substitutions, such as:
Parents with new babies, note that infants need only drink breast milk or formula. When it’s time to introduce other liquids, stick with water and milk, according to your pediatrician’s recommendation. It’s never a good idea to give a baby or toddler sugar-sweetened beverages like fruit drinks or soda.
Ingredients
1, 12-ounce package of frozen blueberries or mixed berries
6 dates (Medjool if they are available), pitted
1 ½ cups raw cashews
Shredded coconut for garnish
Directions
Chop cashews in food processor until completely smooth, then add dates and process until all the lumps have disappeared. Add berries and continue to mix until you have a smooth, ice cream-like consistency. You may have to stop the food processor several times to scrape down the sides.
Serves 4. You can serve Nice Cream immediately, or fill frozen juice molds and freeze for a tasty snack.