Healthy Kid Immunity Solution

Believe it or not it was actually my mother that sparked my interest in nutrition.

It was more than 20 years ago when my mother educated me on partially hydrogenated oils and suggested that I NOT buy food items for my family that contained this harmful trans fatty acid.

My mother read her food labels and if it contained "partially hydrogenate oils' then she didn't buy it.

I remember this being a pivoting moment for me because I didn't realize that foods could cause harm.

I immediately followed her lead and can honestly say that partially hydrogenated oils have been banned from my house ever since learning this important information from my momma.

Guess what....my kids grew up knowing that these oils were harmful and now they too refuse to buy foods that contain "partially hydrogenated oils".

As the old saying goes " kids live what they learn."

Partially hydrogenated oils can be found in margarine, vegetable shortening, cookies, crackers, baked goods, fried foods, packaged snacks and even coffee creamers.

Food manufactures use these oils to save money, add texture and stability to foods as well as increase the foods shelf life. A saying that I learned in school was "partially hydrogenated oils are added to increase shelf life but may shorten your life".

There are lots of alternatives to healthier oils. Some food manufacturers are getting better and using options such as avocado, olive, grapeseed, coconut, sesame, flaxseed and peanut.

I encourage you to read your labels and teach your child the same so that they will grow up knowing better options for themselves.