Foods to stay away from

Avoid: Brightly colored candy and fruit snacks

Try instead: Organic fruit leather or fresh fruit

Avoid: Cheese puffs and flavored chips

Try instead: Organic tortilla chips or popcorn with sea salt

Avoid: Packaged cookies, snack cakes, and pastries

Try instead: Homemade muffins or date-sweetened bars

Avoid: Soda and energy drinks

Try instead: Sparkling water with a splash of 100% juice

Avoid: Fruit punch and “juice drinks” (only 10% juice)

Try instead: Organic 100% juice, watered down

Avoid: Sports drinks and flavored milks

Try instead: Water, or plain milk with a little honey

Avoid: Frosted and colorful sugary cereals

Try instead: Organic cereal sweetened with fruit or maple

Avoid: Hot dogs, deli meats, and bacon with nitrates

Try instead: Organic, uncured meats or home-cooked chicken

Avoid: Boxed mac & cheese with powdered cheese and dyes

Try instead: Organic pasta with real cheese

Avoid: Frozen fried foods and instant noodles

Try instead: Our homemade baked nuggets recipe