Stop Trashing Apples

I applaud the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation for calling attention to what American kids are learning about apples on television cereal commercials. Some advertised cereals do not improve the diets of American kids. With all of the delicious healthy foods available, I see no good reason for kids to be eating heavily processed breakfast cereals that contain more sugar than any other ingredient. But to advertise these junk breakfasts by badmouthing fresh fruit to kids is cynical and irresponsible. I hope parents’ choices at the supermarket checkout stands will let food corporations know that we don’t appreciate this negative influence on our kids!

Click here to read the full CSPI Press Release.

Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P.