It is that time of year again, where parents are getting their children ready to go back-to-school. Where did the summer go? My son is going into seventh grade! Braxton will be taking his lunch to school this year, and as usual, I know it will be a huge issue for me to get my son to eat anything remotely healthy. He also prefers to drink soda with his meals, and will sneak it whenever possible. (I try not to keep it in the house.)
Thankfully, Juicy Juice introduced three new lower-sugar beverage options with the same great flavor both parents and kids love: Fruitifuls Organic, Juicy Waters and Juicy Protein.
Whether your family prefers organic, low calorie or extra nutrients, Juicy Juice’s new beverages are packed with functional benefits so there’s something for every kid and every occasion. Like all Juicy Juice products, these new innovations contain no added sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup and no artificial sweeteners or colors. All of the sweetness comes straight from the fruit!
I was given the chance to try out each flavor, and they are all so delicious, there is no way to notice that there is less sugar!
Here are the top tips suggested by RD Mitzi Dulan, who is helping parents like me to get ready for the year with Juicy Waters,Juicy Juice + Protein and Fruitifuls Organic:
- Take your kid to the grocery store with you at the beginning of the school year and allow them to choose 2-3 of their favorite fruits to have for their lunches or after school snack. Fruit is important for kids to properly fuel up and making kids part of the decision making process is a great way to create healthy habits and try new foods!
- Try incorporating protein into your kid’s lunch and snacks. Protein is important to a child’s diet to help them grow, build muscle and keep their immune system strong. Mitzi recommends new Juicy Juice + Protein, one of the first juice-protein blends on the market for kids, as an after-school for snack for busy days.
- Make sure you include a variety of quality carbs, healthy fats, protein and fiber into your child’s after-school snacks for optimal fueling!
- Juicy Juice Fruitifuls Organic, which is made with 45% less sugar than the leading juice, provides a half a cup of fruit in each 8 oz serving and is a better-for-you option that can be paired with meals before, during or after the school day.
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