Many of us grew up with sweet treats being offered as rewards for good behavior by our parents, grandparents, and babysitters.  I can remember my grandma Clara bringing animal crackers and cracker jacks every Sunday to our house for us kids (and animal crackers for the dogs).  My other grandma always had a full bowl of candy in her den, which, of course, we devoured.

What is the fascination with sweets when we are children?  Do the seeds of sugar addiction get planted so young?

We know that sugar addiction is a major problem on our planet. It spans all ages from vulnerable young children to adolescents who have so much change going on in their lives, to millions and millions of adults.

How many of you have seen a child in public having a temper tantrum or really being a “brat” and wonder how the parents can stand it?  I would say that there is a good chance that those behavior problems have their roots in low blood sugar.  Why are those tantrums so acceptable and so much a part of raising kids?  Think about it, their little bodies need stable blood sugar just as much as the rest of us do!

With the rise of childhood diabetes today, it is paramount that we foster an interest in healthy eating and lifestyles for our children (I mean that collectively) so that they grow up with that knowledge imprinted in their minds and bodies. Knowledge is power, right?