Nutritionally Speaking:

During the month of August, our attention turns toward family time and those final summer outings – but getting ready for school is also a familiar August ritual.
Purchasing the long list of supplies can be a daunting task, and the information below should help parents choose products that will not jeopardize their children’s and their classmates’ health.
With many of the manufactured items we use produced abroad, there have been increased problems with quality. Some school supplies contain materials that are toxic for kids and harmful to the environment. Learn which to avoid and how to pick safer alternatives. Think green when you stock up on school supplies.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit organization that reviews products and their ingredients for safety and offers helpful suggestions regarding our purchases. I check their website whenever I need to purchase any personal care products. Following are their suggestions for healthy choices when purchasing your children’s school supplies: