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Girl Scout Cookies - Craze or Crazy?

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I don't know of anyone who doesn't love Girl Scout cookies.

The great thing about Girl Scout cookies is that they now come in fat and calorie reduced versions - which makes it nice for those watching their weight.  And the ice cream versions also come in healthier versions, too.

The bad thing about Girl Scout cookies is that we have so many kids who are beginning life on the wrong track where health is concerned.  

More kids than ever are growing up as overweight kids - some severely obese.

The negative thing about being an overweight kid is that it's hard mentally as well as physically.

It's not only the Girl Scout cookies - it's most every food that is used as a fundraiser - from gumdrops to extra large chocolate bars packed with nuts.

When you have an opportunity to participate in a kid's fundraiser, do you buy the item because you need it OR because you want to help the organization?

Most would probably answer 'the organization'.  In fact, if apples, oranges, pears or grapefruit were being sold, you'd probably be just as happy to contribute.

As adults, we teach our kids values. When kids see boxes, bags, packs and cartons of candy, cookies and ice cream sold, it doesn't exactly relay a picture of health.

What can you do?  If you are connected with an organization who plans to do a fundraiser, work towards securing healthy items as the key product. The organization will not only benefit but our kid's health will, too.

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