Unless public health takes urgent measures, the Institute of Medicine warned in a report one in five children in the United States will be obese by the year 2010.

In response to this alarming message, Just Different Specialty Tea Company now offers Captain Teao's organic Tea for Kids - a calorie and caffeine free kid-friendly beverage. The tea is a refreshing drink that provides a healthy beverage option in the fight against childhood obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is made with organic rooibos and is available in several flavors, such as: Very Vanilla, Orangie Orange, Lip Licking Lemon, Mango Madness and Peachy Keen Peach.

Captain Teao is the first character of his kind. He is a fictional, fun loving superhero who's on a mission to help kids fight the effects of childhood obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. While on his mission Captain Teao invented Tea for Kids as a great tasting, healthy and refreshing alternative to high calorie sodas and fruit juices. Unlike sodas and juices -- Tea for Kids contains no sugar or caffeine and is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Cheers to Captain Teao for brewing such a socially responsible message. Here here!

Just as many people did when they were young, I enjoyed comic books when I was a kid. Batman, the Hulk, X-Men, and Captain America were among some of my favorites. I occasionally gave a go at drawing and writing some of my own, too. But, never did I think that these scribblings would amount to anything more than a full waste basket. And now, years later, I can say without any regret that they never did. The same can't be said for Kamaal and Malcolm Washington, a 12 and 11 year old team of brothers who fathered in their father's comic book writing footsteps and created a diabetes conscious superhero.

Fighting alongside their father's creation, Omega Man - who himself typically deals with social and moral responsibility, the brothers' Omega Boy is a crime fighter who also raises awareness about diabetes. The older of the two young comic book artists, Kamaal, was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 9 years old. He admits to at first feel scared and confused by the disease. But, showing great poise at such a young age, as well as an enormous amount of creativity, he decided to channel his energies into something; and that something turned out to be Omega Boy. With two comic books now on shelves, and another soon on its way, Kamaal and his brother have clearly found an audience, and it is one that undoubtedly appreciates their positive message.

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