Eat This Not That! by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding

This is the second book in the series that I reserved from my library and I have one more on hold. I've enjoyed flipping through the pages and finding out that some of my favorite foods are not so good. Many are common sense, but others are tricky - for instance you might think eating a Lean Cuisine dinner is a good option (although you'd still be hungry when you are done - just my opinion) but the authors on pages 230 and 231 suggest that it would be better to eat Birds Eye Pasta Primavera instead. The Lean Cuisine meal actually has more fat, sodium and calories than the Birds Eye meal.

One thing I noticed is that sometimes there is no great option listed because they are comparing two items that aren't necessarily good for you. BUT if you are planning on eating at XYZ restaurant anyhow it's best to know your options.

Check your local library or bookstore for a copy of this useful book. For more info check out the book's website.

ISBN - 1-59486-854-9

Time Crunch

Design a dinner deck of cards. Write down five to seven family-favorite dinners on index cards - the front has the recipe name and the back has the ingredients. Keep this deck of dinner ideas in your purse or car, and refer to it when grocery shopping so you don't forget key ingredients.

~ Dawn Jackson Blatner, The Flexitarian Diet p. 83

Eat This Not That! For Kids by David Zinczenko

I found this great book for parents at my library by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding. This book is full of common sense eating advice and many surprises. I was shocked to learn that some things I considered good for me are not the best choices. The authors list good and bad or okay and better choices for many restaurants that kids frequent. They also give lots of helpful advice for parental nutrition as well. There also tips on grocery shopping and surviving the school cafeteria. The last chapter lists activities the whole family can do to shed unwanted weight and develop a healthy lifestyle.

Find a copy of this book and help your kids on their way to becoming fit for life.