Hydration is key to your family’s health! So, Sugarbug is here to tell you a little bit about how to stay hydrated all day, every day. You might be wondering what some of the benefits of hydration are.  Well, firstly, the obvious.  Hydration is opposite of dehydration – which you don’t want!  Water helps regulate your body temperature and it... read more »

Written By: Irene Castillo, MPH, RDN Motherhood comes with so many choices. Breastfeed? Formula? A combo of both? Parenting paths vary, so to help you make the best decision regarding breastfeeding, we did some research on its many benefits and found some helpful info to share with you. Ready? Let’s go! Breastfeeding promotes health, immunity, wellness and emotional development for... read more »

Part 1: Sugary Drinks and Your Health Written By: Irene Castillo, MPH, RDN Hey, Sugarbugs! Did you know sugary beverages are one of the largest sources of calories in your diet?  They’re hard to avoid.  Just look at any label and you might find added sugar labeled as high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, agave nectar, barley... read more »