New products coming soon to join our Kid Kritics Approved List!

By Kid Kritics | March 27, 2013

A couple of weeks ago I went for the first time to Natural Food Expo West and it was AMAZING! Imagine one gigantic 3 floors the size of football fields conference hall filled with over 2,500 booths featuring brands dedicated to making the best all natural foods. They were presenting all their new products to try it and learn about it. Needless to say I ate well! We met up with some of our Kid Kritics Approved Brands to find out what new products they are coming out with that we can taste test and potentially award Kid Kritics Approved Seals.

It was easy to spot all the new trends! Popcorn was everywhere, flavored from sweet, salty all the way to spicy. Hemp hearts, oils and seeds as well as chia seeds are being added to several products to make it easier to integrate into our diets. Gluten free products are in full swing! It is no longer a huge challenge to go on a gluten-free diet, with so many brands and products dedicating full lines to the gluten free market you can eat pancakes, cakes, cookies, pasta, tortilla and even pizza. I also enjoyed the variety of new drinks incorporating teas, coconut water, natural juices without the addition of any sweetener at all! Letting the taste of the fruit, vegetable and natural ingredients be the star. We found many products that we are super excited to taste test and bring them to you to try! So stay tuned to our Facebook page, twitter and webpage as we announce products we award Kid Kritics Approved Seal.

… for the health of your family,

Carolina

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Happy Valentine’s Day – Love your immune system

By Kid Kritics | February 14, 2012

Everywhere I turn, someone is sick.  Loving your immune system is key to fighting bugs.  Today is Valentine's Day – Chocolate Day for many.  May I please encourage you to celebrate with immune system defenders, dark chocolate. The higher percentage of cocoa in a chocolate, the higher it lands on the ORAC scale, your antioxidant guide.  Antioxidants fight bad "bugs", free-radicals, living in your body.  You want an army of them defending your family and you at all times.  60% dark chocolate has about 7 times more than blueberries.  75% dark chocolate has about 11 times that of blueberries.  That's high.  And, they are lower in sugar on which viruses and bacteria thrive.

Groom your family away from milk chocolate and start offering them 60% dark chocolate.  The Kid Kritics Approved Bissinger's 60% Dark Chocolate 100 Calorie Bar.  I have given other kids chocolates in the 70 to 80% range and was surprised at their positive reactions.  Consequently, we will be taste testing more healthy chocolates.  Will let you know what works.  In the meantime, please set the example and turn your kids on to chocolate that loves their immune systems!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Would you like me to call you next Monday and say, "You Won a Case of Enchilada Sauce Mix by Simply Organic"? If so, please enter this Kid Kritics Approved Food Giveaway Sweepstakes by going to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes.  Enter more than once to up your odds!

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Did You Know: Average Americans eats 2 Tons of Sugar during in their lifetime.

By Kid Kritics | August 17, 2011

That's 1/3 a pound of sugar daily. No wonder about 75% of Americans are overweight.*  Yes, sugar turns to fat when not used.  Bet your family and friends are not active enough to burn up this many sugar calories. Fat is not the only health issue presented by sugar.  Free radicals, viruses and bacteria feed on it causing all kinds of health problems. Don't be average. Please take heed. Give you kids great odds at school this year. Serve and consume less sugar.

… for the health of  your family,
ellen

Source: "This Substance Foods Your Metabolism – and Tricks Your Body into Gaining Pounds," Dr. Mercola, July 26, 2011.

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Grocery List: Uncured Chicken Franks!

By Kid Kritics | May 24, 2011

 

Memorial weekend is upon us.  Time to grill franks, otherwise known as hot dogs.  For optimum taste and nutrition, look for Shelton's Uncured Chicken Franks.  Higher on protein, lower in fat. They are delicious!  Reason: these chickens live a chicken's life – no drugs, fresh air, exercise.  You can taste the difference.  For a change cut them up and make Chicken Dog Kabobs!  (Check out the recipe in our Family Food News e-newsletter.) Put Shelton's Uncured Chicken Franks on your grocery list. Have fun!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

WIN a case of Yummy Bears NEW Sugar-Free Multi-Vitamins and Minerals by Hero Nutritonals.  Retail Value: $220.00. Go to www.KidKriticsSweepstakes.com.  Enter more than once to up your odds!

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Healthy Kid Survey by YMCA… time to take action!

By Kid Kritics | April 13, 2011

"Most kids don’t come close to getting enough exercise daily and don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables: 62% of 1,630 parents with children ages 5 to 10 say their kids eat junk food one to four days a week. Only 14% of parents say their kids eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day.These results shed light on the reasons for the childhood obesity epidemic. About a third of children in the USA are overweight, which puts them at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and other health problems."*

We know you care.  That's why we have the Kid Kritics program so you can serve you family healthier foods they will like!  Lean on it to up your kid's 
consumption of fruits and vegetables and to down their odds of being overweight and sick.  By the way, hundreds of YMCA children are Kid Kritics!

Come see us at the Boca Raton, FL. YMCA "Healthy Kids Day" event this Saturday! Or, find one in your neighborhood and have some fun with your  kids!

                    … for the health of your family,
                    ellen and sally

* Hellmich, Nanci, "Survey: Kids Lack Exercise, Healthful Foods", USA Today, www.usatoday.com/health, 4/13/11.

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Grocery List: Kid Kritics LOVED Organic Honey Sweet Whole Wheat Bread!

By Kid Kritics | April 12, 2011

 

"Fill up a helicopter with this bread and drop it over my school!" Not a bad idea. This is one of the Kid Kritics highest rated products. It's whole grain, organic and delicious! French toast for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, honey on bread for snacks and topped with sloppy joes for dinner. It's the bread for all meals. One slice provides nourishing complex carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals. Good source of calories. Add it to your grocery list!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

WIN a Case of Organic Honey Sweet Whole Wheat Bread this week. Enter: www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes now! (Budget Saver)

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Performance Food: Avocados fuel your Brain, Heart and more!

By Kid Kritics | April 3, 2011

Avocado nutrients feed your brain, blood, eyes, hair, heart, mouth/teeth, nerves, nose and skin!  This fruit (seed in the center), grow on trees in CA and FL, are easily found in the stores now.  Pick some up, ripen them in paper bags, and serve them in salads, wraps, dips (guacomole),tacos and on top of fish, shrimp, eggs and chicken dishes.  Ripe ones melt in your mouth.  They are loaded with essential fatty acids especially needed for healthy brain development and maintenance – all good calories!  To make one go a long way, chop it into small pieces.  Their thick skin provides protection so no need to buy organic. Try to serve one a week in your home.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Enter our Kid Kritics Approved Food Giveaway Sweepstakes.  Have a case of food delivered to your home!  Until 11pm EST on 4/3 win Almond and Peanut Butter.  Next week win a case of Wild Blueberry Juice by Wyman's of Maine! Go to www.KidKritics.com .

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Pick Just One and Do It… for your health

By Kid Kritics | December 31, 2010

www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com

Pick just one of these five easy to do resolutions to improve your mental and physical health in 2011*:  
1. Drink more water (coffee and sodas don't count).  
2. 5 days on/2 days off (eat healthier foods for five days, enjoy treats on the weekend). 
3. Portion control (don't overload your plates- also a budget saver). 
4. Keep moving (get up and move around for a few minutes every hour). 
5. Sleep at least 7 hours a day (turn that tv off and go to bed).

Any one of these will have both a short and long term positive impact on the health of your family as well as you.  You 'll feel better and consequently so will they.  Do more than one if you want – may be easier to add another later in the year. 

Wishing you a Delicious Healthy Happy New Year!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

* This is an abbreviated version of our 12/31/10 internet radio (podcast) show, Better Food Choices. To learn more, listen to it on iTunes.

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RADIO ALERT! Healthy Recipe Dads who cook for their family

By Kid Kritics | December 9, 2010

 

It's Dad's turn!  You may be surprised at how many dads cook for their family.  They feed their kids' breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners.  And, they are passionate about this responsibility. Many dads love to be creative in the kitchen. Have fun meeting Jay and Robert as they share their successes and bloopers. Today  they are launching our Healthy Recipe Dads! Tune in Dec.10th at Noon EST.www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com.  Call in with your questions and ideas: 877-486-3450 or listen on iTunes.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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