Food Jag

Call me nuts, pun intended, however my daughter Lucy loves Nutella.  Lucy has been known to go on food jags.

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   food jag
2. A food jag is when a child will only eat one food item meal after meal. Some other common childhood eating behaviors that can cause alarm in many parents include fear of new foods and refusal to eat what is served.

I'm not one to prohibit a treat every now and then, but she loves it so much that her breakfast of choice is Nutella and honey on toast, then after school, a Nutella and honey sandwich and sometimes for a snack she grabs herself a banana and another spoon full of her sweet chocolate goodness.  So, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm thinking this has surpassed the occasional treat. 

Contrary to the name which implies it is a nutritious "nut" spread, it is packed with sugar. So in effort to compromise I am on a mission to find a healthier substitute. I did find a Skippy Natural Dark Peanut Butter, but it's not making the cut. Not creamy enough and not sweet enough for my Lucy. Note, I have nothing against hazelnuts and we have no peanut allergies in our home so I have faith I will find the right product. 

Nutella Alternatives

What to do next?  I've begun my research and am going to further review this article: Move Over Nutella: Nine Alternative Chocolate Hazelnut Spreads

It will be trial and error and I realize I will likely spend excess money and time searching for, buying and trying products until I find what works. My guess is Lucy will be on to her next food jag by the time I get it figured out. Oh well, as it has been said, this too shall pass. 

Be Well!

Liz

Liz Blom, RD

Nutrition & Wellness Coach

www.healthygirlliz.com

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