When your kids get cranky, is your first thought ever about their hydration level? That's not always the first thought that crosses my mind, but maybe I should give it more consideration. Did you know that according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health,* 1 in 2 kids is underhydrated? As parents, we always want to make sure our active children are healthy and happy. Keeping the kids well hydrated is definitely one way to avoid any crankiness. Creative Roots is here to help! With 1 gram of sugar*** and all-natural, plant-powered ingredients, parents will feel good about serving Creative Roots to their kids.
Here at Macaroni Kid, we were thrilled to share samples of Creative Roots with families in our community. Our family tried them first and we enjoyed the light and subtle flavoring of the mixed berry coconut water. As a parent, I love that with 1 gram of sugar***, it's a fabulous alternative to choose over more sugary drinks for my kids.
We delivered some Creative Roots to our local art studio that is running in-person classes so that all of the students could try a mixed berry coconut water. We shared them directly with lots of families throughout the community. Plus, last week we delivered 100 You've Been Elf'd bags to Macaroni Kid families in our local neighborhoods and every family who received one got samples of Creative Roots drinks to enjoy with their family!
Some of the comments we've received from the people who tried Creative Roots within the community were:
- "They were so good!"
- "Thumbs up!"
- "Enjoyed the drink - reminds me of my favorite fruit cereal, a throwback to childhood" said a local teen.
- "Love Creative Roots. We buy it all the time!"
- "Yum!"
- "I love the water and I want to do a commercial for it"
Let the Sploots - friendly, plant-powered characters on the packaging - help your child's creative side shine through by making sure to help them be adequately hydrated to take on their day. Especially for the young kids, a relatable character makes an every day activity like having a drink become fun and enjoyable. The Sploots are adorable! They are whimsical and exciting to see on the packaging. The Creative Roots Sploots combined with the four kid-approved flavors - all with 1 gram of sugar*** - provide an upbeat and exciting way to make sure the kids are enthusiastic about the importance of adequate hydration.
There's a flavor to suit even the pickiest little one with four unique flavor choices. Which flavor will you choose?
- Mixed Berry
- Orange Pineapple
- Peach Mango
- Watermelon Lemonade
I mentioned earlier that parents can feel good about serving Creative Roots to their kids. Let me share some information from a recent study with you because providing access to Creative Roots has been clinically shown to help improve kids hydration. Dr. Casa led the research study, "Nutrition, Urinary Markers and Sleep Habits in Children"** and concluded that daily access to Creative Roots drinks improved hydration.
Helping your kids stay hydrated just got easier! Creative Roots includes all-natural and plant-powered ingredients to provide a better-for-you beverage for kids. It's easily accessible in our local grocery stores to help you keep your kids happy, healthy, and hydrated!
Go ahead and pick up some of the Creative Roots drinks to try with your family today. You can also learn more by visiting www.drinkcreativeroots.com.
I was compensated for this article, but all opinions are my own.
* Kenney EL, et al. Prevalence of Inadequate Hydration among US Children and Disparities by Gender and Race/Ethnicity: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2012. American Journal of Public Health. 2015; 105: e113-e118.
** The full report, “Nutrition, Urinary Markers and Sleep Habits in Children” will be released later in 2020 and was funded by Creative Roots.
***Creative Roots contains naturally occurring sugar from coconut water as well as a sugar substitute called Stevia. Stevia contains no carbohydrates, calories or artificial ingredients.
****The Dietary Reference Intake for water consumption for children ages 4-10 is between 5.5-10 cups per day.
