Teaching kids to cook makes them aware of what's in the food they are eating. This is a pizza made by my nine-year-old. The crust is flaxseed and the cheese is low lactose. The sauce is organic while the pepperoni has no additives, preservatives. The meat has no hormones or antibiotics.
He is getting so much better at reading labels on foods. The ingredients matter, not just the labels. That happened with learning to cook. The pizza came from Wheat Belly, by William Davis, MD. While not specific to celiacs the wheat free diet goes a long way in eliminating the gluten that damages so many who are sensitive to it.
Cooking is another fun activity with the kids, and it imparts insight into food realities. I'm very proud of my son for stepping up. He checks labels and ingredients, and now wants to cook more of his own food.
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