Science has identified the two most critical times for warding off junk food addiction and obesity. This knowledge can help us safeguard our kids against future struggles. I’ll explain how.

Scientists have pinpointed the two most critical times for warding off junk food addiction and preventing obesity.

It’s a fascinating new discovery that, like so many other things, brings us back to the parents. But it’s a good development because it will help us do an even better job safeguarding our kids against future struggle.

People have been joking forever about the unusual food cravings some women experience during pregnancy.

But we’re just starting to understand how a pregnant woman’s eating habits can actually affect her baby down the road.

And it’s not the out-of-the-ordinary cravings we should be most concerned about.

It’s the junk food so many Americans—pregnant or not—crave all the time that can cause problems.