The American Heart Association recently reported that the majority of children are currently eating too much sugar in their daily diet. For a while, we've known the damages of excess sugar. Not only can it lead to obesity and diabetes, excess sugar can also lead to heart disease. The best way to combat unhealthy sugar habits is to start young, but it's never too late to pivot toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are looking to make a snack your kids or just yourself, below are several healthy alternatives to sugary foods. Dr. Peter McIlveen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pfmcilveen Dr. Peter McIlveen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpetermcilveen Dr. Peter McIlveen on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/drpetermcilveen/ Dr. Peter McIlveen on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/3/+DrPeterMcIlveenDrPeterMcIlveen/about