Healthy Back to School Snacks

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Traditional kids' snacks are filled with toxins like high fructose corn syrup, genetically modified ingredients (GMO's), hormones and trans fats, all of which have been linked to childhood obesity and heart disease. For healthier, allergy-free snack options, watch our recent segment on ABC featuring USDA certified organic snacks, tasty dairy alternatives, and Bisphenol A (BPA)-free lunch containers.

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There’s a shocking statistic in the city of Chicago: over 600,000 of our 2.8-plus million residents live in so-called “food deserts.” Local food policy consultant Mari Gallagher’s groundbreaking reports on food deserts have helped put our city on the map as a national focal point for food disparities. According to Gallagher, food deserts are neighborhoods where residents lack access to fresh, healthy produce. In Chicago, the majority of food desert residents are African-American women and children.