Greenwich, Conn. School Bans Desserts

More and more children are now facing obesity and Type-2 diabetes, so how do we get our kids to eat healthy, especially when they're not at home? As CBS 2 HD recently found out, there's a school in Greenwich that's trying to change the trend by banning certain food.

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My Comment:

While I agree that children should avoid junk food and that if they eat healthy they'll be better off in school. Schools should make it a priority to create an environment that fosters optimal learning. Food can definitely play a role in creating an optimal environment.

However, everyone has a different idea on what is "junk food" and everyone has a different idea on what is "healthy food".

I don't know if the school is actually "banning" desserts, I think they are no longer offering them as an item they carry in the cafeteria. I'm guessing kids can still bring Twinkies to school. (and the entrepreneurial kids will bring extra Twinkies to sell to their classmates)

Here's a great story on one of my "health food heroes"...
In 1976, biochemist Paul Stitt started Natural Ovens Bakery, which now bakes 40,000 loaves of nutrient-packed whole grain bread a day. He bravely disputed the common practice of making foods that people can't stop eating just to stay in business. "Nutrients have everything to do with brain functioning. The brain works beautifully when enough nutrients flow," says Paul. Paul's wife, formerly a corrections officer, started a program to modify criminal behavior through diet. Nearly 84 percent of those in the program stayed out of trouble. Natural Ovens also developed a wellness and nutrition lunch program with no chemical additives, and lots of fruits and vegetables. The school had a whopping five-year success with no drop-outs, drug or behavior problems.

For more information and to view a great video:
http://healthcorner.walgreens.com/display/558.htm