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Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocols while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.

This book isnt meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions. As with making any dietary changes, be sure to consult with your physician or healthcare provider. While the recipes in this book are either naturally low in sugar and/or lower in added sugar, they arent designed to comply with any low-sugar definitions set forth by any governing entities. The nutrition analyses for the recipes in this book were calculated using The Food Processor Nutrition and Fitness Software 11.3.2, 2017 ESHA Research, Inc.

DEDICATION

A big hug of gratitude to Mike, Jack, Caitlin, Sarah, and Ricardo for always being my guinea pigs in the kitchen and my cheerleaders in all aspects of life.

Parenthood is full of unexpected challenges. One challenge that affects most of us: our childrens obsession with sweets.

Theres no doubt about it, feeding kids healthfully in todays world can be challenging. We live in a sugar-filled world: supersized candy at every checkout line, ice cream and Big Gulps at every sporting event, and cupcakes and sugar-filled goodie bags at birthday and holiday celebrations (which seem to come nearly every week). It can feel as if the world is conspiring against us.

If you feel like youre the only own who struggles with your childs sugar obsession, trust me, youre not. In a reader response survey I conducted on my website, Smart Eating for Kids , 30 percent said that their childs sugar obsession is their number one food-related challenge .

Truth be told, my own kids like sweets as much as the next kid. And, I like sweets a lot too. After all, were human, and humans are wired to like sweets.

But its not hopeless.

In this book, I share insights on why we crave sweets and offer several tried-and-true strategies to curb your familys cravings and respond to your childs relentless requests for the sweet stuff. I also provide guidance on sugar consumption so that you can set clear ground rules for your family. Once youve established the ground rules, its about consistency and time.

Remember, when it comes to parenting kids, youre in it for the long haul. Change undeniably takes time. But small changes can add up and have a big impact. Have no doubt that the actions you take now will help guide your child toward a lifetime of healthier habits.

In addition to helpful strategies, this book contains 150 low-sugar recipes. My recipes are specifically designed for busy parents who dont necessarily love spending time in the kitchen, but who still value the importance of good food and healthy habits. Many of the recipes require just 10 minutes or less of hands-on time.

Youll notice that, collectively, the recipes emphasize a plant-based approach to eating. In other words, they feature a lot of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and unsweetened dairy foods. This is not a vegan or vegetarian cookbook, by any means. However, fruits and vegetables, in particular, provide bundles of nutrients and antioxidants while also helping to satiate our sweet cravings.

In general, the desserts, snacks, and beverages in this book contain about 3050 percent less sugar than youll find in their traditional counterparts, but sometimes more and sometimes less. The recipes also feature natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup when possible, although traditional granulated cane sugar is used in many of the baked goods.

Youll see that each recipe includes basic nutrition facts, including the amount of added sugar. Think in terms of weekly proportions when choosing recipes. The sample meal plans in Appendix B provide inspiration on how you can balance out your familys sugar intake on any given day.

By implementing the strategies and following the recipes laid out in this book, its my hope that your family will experience all the wonderful changes that can come from eating less sugar, from better moods and sleep to better heart health and body weight. So, lets get started on our low-sugar journey!

Youve seen the news stories and read the studies and you already know that sugar is not great for your kids. But what parent hasnt occasionally given in to the moaning or arguing over a sugary treat? As a society weve come to see sugar as a treat, a reward, and to cut that out can make you feel like you are denying yourself and your kids the good stuff in life.