Beauregard Daily News
By Sarah Crawford – As the Easter holiday approaches, chocolate and candy will continue disappearing from shelves at grocery stores as locals prepare for the filling of baskets from the Easter bunny.
According to the National Confectioners Association, Easter is the second biggest selling season for candy. In fact, in 2014 Easter-related sales were expected to grow by 4 percent and actually beat that with a 5.3 percent increase, according to NCA.
For parents wondering how to please their children without overindulging them in the sugary treats most purchased this holiday season, Keith Kantor, a nutritionist and author, said balance is best.
“What kids really want to do for Easter, any of the holidays, is spend time with their parents and get free stuff — it doesn’t have to be just food,” he said. “The kids don’t care if it’s just food; they just want a gift….READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.
Dr. Kantor’s greatly anticipated new children’s book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice, is now available. Be sure to order this highly reviewed book, filled with healthy living tips for the whole family. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.