A lollipop that’s kid-tested, diet-approved

Being an aunt is one of the greatest joys I have. Being an aunt and a dietitian though, isn’t always so easy. My nephews (like most kids) love sweets. They don’t get them very often because my sister, a well-informed mommy, doesn’t keep them in the house. So when I visit, I like bringing sweet treats that spoil them rotten — not their teeth. Enter the YummyEarth lollipops. While typical lollipops are pure sugar, filled with artificial coloring and flavorings, YummyEarth lollipops are free of artificial colors, flavorings, and high fructose corn syrup. Plus they contain only organic ingredients, and are just as delicious as their less healthy counterparts.

YummyEarth is an organic candy company created by new dads who loved lollipops, but wanted to provide their kids with treats made of ingredients they’d be proud to cook with at home. The lollipops come in 21 mouth-watering flavors (my nephews absolutely love the RazzMatazz Berry and the Strawberry Smash) that are USDA and EU certified organic, kosher, gluten-free, peanut, tree-nut, and corn-syrup free. Try the ones with vitamin C for an extra antioxidant kick.

Besides lollipops, YummyEarth candy produces organic gummies and drops you can find at most grocery, vitamin, and specialty stores, as well as Toys ‘R Us and Babies ‘R Us. Since I’m a dietitian, I feel obligated to remind you that organic candy is still candy and should be eaten sparingly, but at least you can feel better about sharing something made with all-natural ingredients. And at just 23 calories and 6 grams of sugar in each pop, no guilt here!

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Tuesday February 16, 2010 katya wrote:

... I just bought these the other weekend and they are amazing! The flavor is actually like the actual fruit, not food coloring. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Tuesday February 16, 2010 Kendra wrote:

... i love lollipops! i will definitely try these

Wednesday February 17, 2010 alicia wrote:

... I discovered these a few months ago and love them! The flavors are more natural tasting and who can argue with the nutrition facts! I'm even more addicted to their line of Gummy Bears... again, low sugar, natural ingredients. Great item for the serial snacker. So far, the only place I have found them is Whole Foods, although you can also order them online.

Thursday February 18, 2010 Sunnymay wrote:

... Yummy Earth Lollipops look easy to pop in your mouth as a treat, plus they are naturally free of artificials and chemicals. I think they're the perfect size for a little perk and have good flavors.

Friday February 19, 2010 Rita wrote:

... Does anyone know where to buy Yummy Earth lollypops? Is there a website? I live in Virginia, so I don't know where to get them here.

Monday February 22, 2010 Lisa wrote:

... Yes, they said "you can find at most grocery, vitamin, and specialty stores, as well as Toys ‘R Us and Babies ‘R Us." Or online at YummyEarth.com :)

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