Stay Away from those bright and shiny packages If you caught the recent coverage on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you saw the headline grabber: most Americans get more than half of their...
Real Numbers, Real Risks, Real Fixes This summer is breaking records. Phoenix hit 120°F. Texas has spent weeks under extreme heat warnings. The result? Over 1,500 lives lost, packed emergency...
We've No Time to Waste. There are too many chores to get done. What the hell did I get accomplished today, anyway? Too much homework. Kid's screaming. Dinner to deal...
And how barcodes may be the key to unlocking transparency (By James J. Costa, COO, Sneakz Organic LLC USA | SEP Solution Engineering, China) In today’s global food market,...
DIY Pickles with Your Kids (All the Fun, All the Crunch!) There’s a special kind of magic when you and your kids stand side by side in the kitchen. Families...
How to read labels, outsmart marketing, and make better choices for your kid’s nutrition (without panicking about fruit). If you’re confused about sugar, you’re not alone. Even nutrition labels seem...
We’re thrilled to introduce our Summer 2025 intern, Eden Bedoya! Eden is already diving into her work with energy and passion—from developing a brand-new kids' beverage to writing weekly behind-the-scenes updates,...
How one overnight recipe went from weird to wonderful thanks to a little help from an AI sous chef. You ever make something so healthy you kind of feel like a...
My son used to eat everything. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains—you name it, he’d try it. Broccoli? Loved it. Beets? Weirdly into them. Meals were an adventure, and we felt like...
Essential amino acids explained—plus how to sneak more in As parents, we spend a lot of time thinking about what our kids eat. We check labels, avoid added sugars, worry...
Brace Yourself, Parents Let's start this off by acknowledging that we have no idea where these tariff policies will end up. And there is always 'the law of unintended consequences'...
Bye-bye Red Dye #3 ( erythrosine). It's been fun knowing ya. A Colorful Wake-Up Call When I was a kid growing up in the 60's, I'd follow my Dad around...
Education is more than a national policy—it’s a blueprint for the future. Today, the United States faces a critical challenge in maintaining its global leadership in education, especially when compared...
Summary: Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk – Risks and Benefits The debate between raw and pasteurized milk centers on nutrition, safety, and public health. Raw milk enthusiasts claim it retains...
written by Jim Costa, Sneakz Organic COO Fluoride has been a topic of discussion and debate for decades, particularly regarding its inclusion in public drinking water systems. Advocates promote its...
Written by James Costa, Sneakz Organic COO We often receive questions about our choice of monk fruit over other artificial sweeteners or other sweetener options. It's a legit question. We...
Are you concerned or confused about sugar? You’re not alone. The list of foods once deemed healthy, enjoyed by our grandparents, and fed to our children, seems to be shrinking...
As an engineer as avid adventurer, Sam Chaneles finds a sweet spot for his passions and gifts in planning and executing some of the most beautiful and the most challenging...
Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating advocate, Emily Marr, gives us a rundown on the impact of dieting on our overall picture of health and wellbeing, and the core principles of...
You’ve probably heard the term "Amino Acids" before and heard that it’s important to get all of them. And maybe, you’re still scratching your head a bit on why they matter so...