Kids in the Kitchen
By: Shoshanna Levy
Published: May 19, 2011

It's no secret that there is an obesity epidemic in this country, and sadly the youth are not exempt from this unfortunate trend. Hats off to the Junior League for recognizing the problem and creating an annual event called Kids in the Kitchen. The idea Is to educate and inspire parents and kids to get more involved with cooking, healthy meal planning, and fitness. The events will be held across the country and will include cooking demos, fitness classes, health screenings, and nutrition education. 
I am excited to be the nutritionist for the Brooklyn edition, this Saturday, May 21. I will discuss the optimal foods for growing kids, what ingredients to avoid, how to read labels and feed your family nourishing meals, even on a budget.