46. Is it OK for Kids to Drink Chocolate Milk?

Several major health organizations have just released new recommendations that kids drink only water and plain milk until age 5. But is it realistic to expect your child to turn down every juicebox and chocolate milk carton that comes their way? We get into the pros and cons of this kind of all or nothing health advice and talk about what it means (or doesn’t!) for your family.    Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and research referenced in this episode. Send questions or comments to [email protected] or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood     SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics   Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics offers personalized, compassionate and evidence-based solutions for picky eating and other stressful mealtime challenges by phone, video conference or in person. Get 10% off Family Mealtime Coaching when you mention “Comfort Food Podcast” at thrivewithspectrum.com.