Go Go Squeeze generously sent me three varieties (Apple-apple, Apple-cinnamon, and Apple-strawberry) of applesauce pouches. As soon as I opened the box, my kids were immediately attracted to the packaging and just about got into a wrestling match for the first one. With super-mom skills, I held them at bay while fastidiously inspecting the label. I was impressed by the simple, pure ingredients and happy to see that there were no added sugars or preservatives. Satisfied, I doled out a pouch to each little monster, and chose Apple-cinnamon for myself. Enjoying the moment, I ate slowly while making mental notes of the pleasing, clean flavor and smooth texture. I was about to ask my 5 year old her opinion, when I realized that both she and her little sister had slammed theirs in less than one minute! No words necessary, they clearly loved it.

While I appreciated the fact that the packaging for the applesauce pouches afforded a convenient “no spoon, no mess” experience, I have to admit I felt a little guilty throwing away all that wrapping for a snack that took less than a minute to consume. My hope is that Go Go Squeeze will find a more environmentally friendly way to package their product, promoting both the health of our children and the health of our planet.

Overall, I enjoyed trying this product and commend Go Go Squeeze for being one of the few companies who are making quality pre-packaged snacks that specifically target and appeal to children. I am optimistic that they are front-runners in a timely revolution towards healthier kid food.

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Get them involved.

Let younger children help with simple cooking projects like adding pre-measured ingredients, mixing, and pushing the button on the blender. Older children can help plan and prepare dishes or whole meals. The more involved they are in making it the more interested they’ll be in eating it.

Don’t buy what you don’t want them to eat.

Why create a battle by having junk food in the house that you don’t want them to eat? If it’s not there they won’t eat it… and neither will you. Alternatively, stock up on healthy treats such as frozen banana, fruit leather, and sprouted grain cinnamon toast.

Sneak it in.

Add nutrient dense foods like avocado, walnuts, or blueberries to smoothies, spinach to lasagna, or finely chopped vegetables to soup. They’ll never know what’s hiding in there.

Let them go wild once in a while.

If you are too strict it will backfire and when they’re old enough to make their own food choices they’ll head straight for the foods you’ve deemed taboo – soda, candy, and pizza. Guide your children to eat healthy, fresh foods 95% of the time and allow them to indulge (guilt-free) once in a while. Next time you’re at a birthday party let them have the juice, chips, cake, and ice cream. It’s only one day.

Take advantage of their ignorance.

If they’ve never had it they don’t know what they’re missing. I’ve seen mothers giving their toddlers sips of soda. WHY?! Give your children plain water for as long as you can get away with it.

Be a positive role model.

Your children are always watching you and mirroring your habits. If you obsess about calories, sneak sweets, pick at your food without really eating, or constantly talk about body image they will, without a doubt, be effected. Creating good eating habits for yourself is essential for teaching your children to do the same.