Comments on: Spring Cleaning Carnival: Get the Food Additives Out! http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/ Balancing God's Gifts...One Baby Step at a Time Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:56:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Katie http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16519 Katie Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:19:24 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16519 Justin, You definitely have a point. Sometimes it's easier for us to demonize things than just change our eating habits. Ultimately, making food from scratch and eating appropriate portions would go a LONG way to increasing the health of our country and our families. Very interesting note about the research - seems like everything in food science is questioned by someone, somewhere! :) Katie Justin,
You definitely have a point. Sometimes it’s easier for us to demonize things than just change our eating habits. Ultimately, making food from scratch and eating appropriate portions would go a LONG way to increasing the health of our country and our families.

Very interesting note about the research – seems like everything in food science is questioned by someone, somewhere! :) Katie

]]> By: abbie http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16440 abbie Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:40:14 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16440 oh my gosh, thank you both! Katie, I literally felt a bit stronger after reading your message. :) I have seen it so many times, kids searching for boundaries. How far can I push it? When must I stop? I feel the children of those parents who provide boundaries seem much better behaved. They know definatively what is okay and what isn't. I don't know why I didn't marry this philosophy with the meal-time logic. You are so right, create boundaries, be consistent, and keep a positive attitude. All easier said than done of course, but in the end, I hope that my child will tell me that he doesn't need sugar so he can beat a cold. :) What a wonderful reward. This carnival is so interesting. I can't wait to learn more. thank you! oh my gosh, thank you both! Katie, I literally felt a bit stronger after reading your message. :)
I have seen it so many times, kids searching for boundaries. How far can I push it? When must I stop? I feel the children of those parents who provide boundaries seem much better behaved. They know definatively what is okay and what isn’t.
I don’t know why I didn’t marry this philosophy with the meal-time logic. You are so right, create boundaries, be consistent, and keep a positive attitude. All easier said than done of course, but in the end, I hope that my child will tell me that he doesn’t need sugar so he can beat a cold. :) What a wonderful reward.
This carnival is so interesting. I can’t wait to learn more. thank you!

]]> By: Tan@tan/green http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16431 Tan@tan/green Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:37:17 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16431 This further stresses the point that we need rational servings of nature food. All this processing and all the additives are in a way a fad as they haven't been done for long enough to know the results. Eating whole, natural food - even canning and pickling and baking - have hundreds of years of supporting data. and yes, moderation is key. This further stresses the point that we need rational servings of nature food. All this processing and all the additives are in a way a fad as they haven’t been done for long enough to know the results. Eating whole, natural food – even canning and pickling and baking – have hundreds of years of supporting data. and yes, moderation is key.

]]> By: Justin Wilson http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16429 Justin Wilson Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:22:13 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16429 The “troublesome ingredients” list reads like a collection of the diet fad du jours over the last 20 years. Pointing fingers at single ingredients doesn’t help anyone. As for the Princeton study, it only took a few hours for nutrition experts to question its finding. In fact, noted New York University Nutrition Professor Marion Nestle wrote: “I don’t think the study produces convincing evidence of a difference between the effects of HFCS and sucrose on the body weight of rats. I’m afraid I have to agree with the Corn Refiners on this one. So does HFCS make rats fat? Sure if you feed them too many calories altogether. Sucrose will do that too.” The “troublesome ingredients” list reads like a collection of the diet fad du jours over the last 20 years. Pointing fingers at single ingredients doesn’t help anyone. As for the Princeton study, it only took a few hours for nutrition experts to question its finding. In fact, noted New York University Nutrition Professor Marion Nestle wrote: “I don’t think the study produces convincing evidence of a difference between the effects of HFCS and sucrose on the body weight of rats. I’m afraid I have to agree with the Corn Refiners on this one. So does HFCS make rats fat? Sure if you feed them too many calories altogether. Sucrose will do that too.”

]]> By: Katie http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16376 Katie Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:12:31 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16376 Abbie, The question of the year for moms! It's so hard to feel guilty for saying "no sweets" etc all the time. I hate being "mean mom!" You are def. right about the slippery slope. Here are my strategies: 1. Have a definite rule. We used to allow a dessert after every meal, but I just switched it to once a day, and I thought I would receive AWFUL fallout from my son who absolutely adores his candy, but after a few days, he was cool with it. We just say, "Did you already have your dessert today?" or "Did you have a dessert at lunch?" instead of "Only one dessert a day! No!" 2. Think of some taglines, like above, that you can say every time. If you plan ahead what you'll say, you're less likely to get emotional about it and battle. 3. Explain why, if the child's personality fits that. I felt so rewarded a few days ago when my son got a cold and announced:"I'm not having dessert for 2 days!" Why? I asked. "I want to get better fast and sugar is bad for a cold!" Ahhhhhh. Parenting does actually work sometimes! In your case, you might point out to your daughter (if she's old enough) how she felt after that red juice. Sometimes kids can really see/feel the connections once we point them out, and they're more willing to change their behavior then. 4. Be a good example: "I really want some sweets right now, too, but we'll practice our self control and do X fun thing instead." 5. Remind yourself that you're the parent, and once you say something is a rule, you have to win or they'll never believe you next time. You have to win. It's your job! I hope those give you some encouragement and inspiration! You can do it! Remember that after a few days of fussing about a new rule, if you're consistent, the arguments will go away b/c they understand that you will win. They cannot win. ;) Katie Abbie,
The question of the year for moms! It’s so hard to feel guilty for saying “no sweets” etc all the time. I hate being “mean mom!” You are def. right about the slippery slope. Here are my strategies:
1. Have a definite rule. We used to allow a dessert after every meal, but I just switched it to once a day, and I thought I would receive AWFUL fallout from my son who absolutely adores his candy, but after a few days, he was cool with it. We just say, “Did you already have your dessert today?” or “Did you have a dessert at lunch?” instead of “Only one dessert a day! No!”
2. Think of some taglines, like above, that you can say every time. If you plan ahead what you’ll say, you’re less likely to get emotional about it and battle.
3. Explain why, if the child’s personality fits that. I felt so rewarded a few days ago when my son got a cold and announced:”I’m not having dessert for 2 days!” Why? I asked. “I want to get better fast and sugar is bad for a cold!” Ahhhhhh. Parenting does actually work sometimes!

In your case, you might point out to your daughter (if she’s old enough) how she felt after that red juice. Sometimes kids can really see/feel the connections once we point them out, and they’re more willing to change their behavior then.
4. Be a good example: “I really want some sweets right now, too, but we’ll practice our self control and do X fun thing instead.”
5. Remind yourself that you’re the parent, and once you say something is a rule, you have to win or they’ll never believe you next time. You have to win. It’s your job!

I hope those give you some encouragement and inspiration! You can do it! Remember that after a few days of fussing about a new rule, if you’re consistent, the arguments will go away b/c they understand that you will win. They cannot win. ;)
Katie

]]> By: Kelly http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16357 Kelly Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:52:36 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16357 Yes, artificial colors definitely affect kid's behavior, especially if they already have food sensitivities. The clincher was when I gave my daughter a sugar free popsicle - artificial everything - and within 15 minutes her eyes were dilated and she was bouncing off the walls and going crazy. Just the same as her worst food allergy. Needless to say, no more artificial popsicles. Got a quick popsicle maker and lots of good natural juices. Good exercise in patience too. It's only 10 minutes to finished popsicle but the girls love to watch the timer count down. .-= Kelly´s last blog ..<a href="http://amessykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/04/chestnut-chocolate-truffle-torte.html" rel="nofollow">Chestnut chocolate truffle torte</a> =-. Yes, artificial colors definitely affect kid’s behavior, especially if they already have food sensitivities. The clincher was when I gave my daughter a sugar free popsicle – artificial everything – and within 15 minutes her eyes were dilated and she was bouncing off the walls and going crazy. Just the same as her worst food allergy. Needless to say, no more artificial popsicles. Got a quick popsicle maker and lots of good natural juices. Good exercise in patience too. It’s only 10 minutes to finished popsicle but the girls love to watch the timer count down.
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Chestnut chocolate truffle torte =-.

]]> By: Tan@tan/green http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16354 Tan@tan/green Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:58:29 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16354 I have to thank my high school bio teacher for starting my interest in knowing what's in my food...he claims that margarine will never "go bad" because no living organism can live on it and therefore spoil it. Hard to imagine until you start to really understand what goes into modern food. Thank you for this informative post - the collection of links is great. Anything that helps keep all these granola issues in the forefront of my mind is appreciated! .-= Tan@tan/green´s last blog ..<a href="http://tangreen.net/blog/2010/04/26/a-granola-family-goes-for-fast-food/" rel="nofollow">A Granola Family Goes for (Additive Free) Fast Food</a> =-. I have to thank my high school bio teacher for starting my interest in knowing what’s in my food…he claims that margarine will never “go bad” because no living organism can live on it and therefore spoil it. Hard to imagine until you start to really understand what goes into modern food.

Thank you for this informative post – the collection of links is great. Anything that helps keep all these granola issues in the forefront of my mind is appreciated!
.-= Tan@tan/green´s last blog ..A Granola Family Goes for (Additive Free) Fast Food =-.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16353 Jessica Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:31:40 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16353 Stick to your guns, is all I can say. Provide some treats here and there (chocolate cake can be made without sugar and chemicals if done right), but provide them when the children are *behaving*. Not as an award, but just "we're having a treat today." Then, when they throw, a gentle reminder that "we have treats at other times" is all that is necessary (they'll still throw a fit, but they'll come to believe you - eventually ;) ). Good luck! .-= Jessica´s last blog ..<a href="http://acatholicmommy.stblogs.com/2010/04/22/unintended-consequences/" rel="nofollow">Unintended Consequences</a> =-. Stick to your guns, is all I can say. Provide some treats here and there (chocolate cake can be made without sugar and chemicals if done right), but provide them when the children are *behaving*. Not as an award, but just “we’re having a treat today.”

Then, when they throw, a gentle reminder that “we have treats at other times” is all that is necessary (they’ll still throw a fit, but they’ll come to believe you – eventually ;) ).

Good luck!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Unintended Consequences =-.

]]> By: Spring Cleaning Carnival: Get Food Additives Out | Organizing Your Way http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16346 Spring Cleaning Carnival: Get Food Additives Out | Organizing Your Way Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:12:53 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16346 [...] on over to Kitchen Stewardship, where Lenetta from Nettacow is sharing information and resources about common food additives and why you may want to avoid [...] [...] on over to Kitchen Stewardship, where Lenetta from Nettacow is sharing information and resources about common food additives and why you may want to avoid [...]

]]> By: Claire at Saving Money Plan http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/comment-page-1/#comment-16345 Claire at Saving Money Plan Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:06:37 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/04/27/spring-cleaning-carnival-get-the-food-additives-out/#comment-16345 What a fantastic post. So much to think about as I wonder if I have a food allergy and/or if my body is just not built for certain foods;) LOL .-= Claire at Saving Money Plan´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChoysterCash/~3/rqspcjBaRzI/" rel="nofollow">140 Free Customizable Return Labels</a> =-. What a fantastic post. So much to think about as I wonder if I have a food allergy and/or if my body is just not built for certain foods;) LOL
.-= Claire at Saving Money Plan´s last blog ..140 Free Customizable Return Labels =-.

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