My Kids and Food Additives

Another hump day!  I hope it's going well for everyone so far! 

I was thinking about how I am very particular about what I eat and what I give to my kids.  Both of my kids are in soccer and we rotate with snacks at the games.  It can be pretty tough, especially for my kids because I am so picky and don't want them having most things that most families allow in their diets.  

One of the first things that come into mind is Gatorade.  There are those fake colors that are added to it.  When I researched the colors they are known to cause hyperactivity in children.  And that's just the minimum!  Then my thoughts start to wander onto other food items that have the same colors and the general fake ingredients...  It's terrible.  It's sad too that so many people don't even know what they are giving their families.  And they all probably think I'm crazy if they all knew what was going on in my head about all this stuff!  And that's just the colors!  What about the high fructose corn syrup, BHT, MSG, and so many others that are out there.  Oh and then the GMO's!  Geez, it's like it never ends!  In the end it's pretty basic stuff that's ok to eat.  Fruits, veggies, some nuts and seeds... I like rice and quinoa too.  

I wonder who thinks I'm extreme?  Maybe extremely caring!  I just want the best for my family.  I want them to grow up knowing why we don't eat certain things.  When they get old enough to make their own decisions, they will have the knowledge and can choose for themselves.  

There are so many things that can be made with all the basic ingredients.  Sure it doesn't last as long, but that's ok.  Make just enough for the time being.  Of course, there are many people out there who are so busy and don't have the time to do things like make their own bread.  Thankfully, there are many stores and places online that offer great healthy foods without the additives.  

What are some food ingredients that you look out for when feeding your family?  Why is it important to you?

I hope you are all having a great Wednesday!