Gluten Free: So Many New Choices!

By Kid Kritics | April 23, 2013

Have you noticed how the gluten-free food section in your grocery store has expanded over the last couple of years? That is primarily due to an increased demand for them.  A gluten-free diet is medically prescribed to people with celiac disease; 1 in 100 Americans suffer with the diagnosis. But those are not the only ones demanding a larger variety of tasty gluten free products.

  

Many people have found that although they do not have celiac disease they greatly benefit from eating less or no gluten which is primarily found in wheat, barley and rye.  They noticed their skin is healthier, they experience less gastrointestinal distress such as bloating, and some even claim better mental health. Even with increased focus by the science community on studying the digestive tract, no conclusive research warrants warning everyone to avoid gluten, though some trials suggest this is a good idea.  Many people dealing with various digestive related issues have voluntarily adopted a low gluten or gluten free diet.  

Mothers, determined to alleviate some of those same symptoms for their children, have invested time and money to find products and recipes that are gluten free, ones their children will like.  We have searched and found several family-friendly gluten free brands and products Kid Kritics have approved.  These include Crunchmaster Cheddar Cheezy Crisps and Grammy Crisps which make great snack alternatives to wheat-filled versions.  Lisanatti Foods, Pamela’s Products and Barbara’s Bakery also have several gluten-free products that have been awarded the kids’ seal of approval. To make your life really easy, we have posted many gluten free recipes on our website! For our full list of Kid Kritics Approved Gluten free products simply click on this link: Gluten Free Grocery List. It is wise, so please do discuss gluten free conditions with your doctor and/or dietitian to make sure low or no gluten foods are right for your family and you!

… for the health of your family,

Carolina

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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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Free Membership to The Green Polka Dot Box, Natural Foods at Low Prices OnLine

By Kid Kritics | November 11, 2012

 
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$50 Credit on your first purchase!
 
 
 
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There is a direct link between eating right and feeling your best. That's why it is so important to eat healthier foods, but we know that those choices are often more expensive. The Green PolkaDot Box is your virtual grocery store!  They sell natural and organic, non-GMO foods at wholesale prices, and deliver them directly to your doorstep.  Their vision is to make organic food affordable for everyone. They have over 170 brands, including many Kid Kritics Approved products that we know your family will love.  They even ship fresh produce harvested directly from organic farms. 

 

Green PolkaDot Box has the lowest prices–guaranteed–on organic and natural foods because it's a "buying collective" or food club like COSTCO. It cuts out the middlemen so you end up paying prices direct from the manufacturer and saving from 20% to 60% off regular price.

 

EXCLUSIVE OFFER JUST FOR KID KRITICS FRIENDS!

Sign up now using this link:  Green PolkaDot Box

(or copy and paste: http://www.greenpolkadotbox.com/kidkriticsapproved)

 

GET $50 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER 

Use this coupon code during checkout: KKA50

Annual membership is $50 so the code essentially gives you a free year membership when you make your first purchase.

Act fast!  Offer only valid until Dec 31st, 2012

 

Can't get any better than this! You shop for groceries online and when you spend $75 or more you get free shipping to your house. And you know you are getting healthier foods for the best prices!

 

Do you need more reasons to check out Green PolkaDot Box?

  • Their group buying power delivers the lowest prices direct from manufacturers and growers–guaranteed!
  • You can help insure the survival of safe, clean, NON-GMO, organic farmers and food manufacturers.
  • You will simplify your life…and save countless hours by shopping online for your essential groceries.
  • You can save potentially thousands of dollars every year on brands and foods you know and trust.
  • AND this exclusive offer through KID KRITICS will get your full membership price back in credit towards your first purchase!
  • HUGE Selection of Clean, Non-GMO Organic and Natural Foods
  • Harvest Fresh Organic Produce (available in the western U.S.)
  • Bulk Foods, Grains, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds
  • Personal Care Products
  • Whole Food Nutritional Supplements
 
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Olympic Breakfast for Kids

By Kid Kritics | July 31, 2012

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I was looking to see what Olympians eat for breakfast… no not cheeseburgers.  They know the science of  eating for performance.   Their breakfast food depends on the time of day they are competing.  Let’s say they are up at 6pm and their race is at Noon.  This would call for great grain carb sources and some fruit for energy, not a lot of protein.  The staple for most is oatmeal – better to have cooked rolled or steal cut oats.  Along with this I recommend our recently Kid Kritics Approved Breakfast Banana Split.  You simply cut a banana in half.  Spread some vanilla yogurt over the halves. Top it with freshly cut strawberries, pineapple and some blueberries.  Place a dollop of some vanilla yogurt over the fruit.  Sprinkle ground nuts of choice on top (or not if you have nut allergies in your home).  Serve.  This combination, with oatmeal lightly sweetened with 100% pure maple syrup or fair trade honey, prepares your kids for hours of  high performance.  FYI: all fresh produce contain some protein  – a little of a lot adds up.  Of course, include a tall glass of spring water.

Enjoy this Olympic Power Breakfast!  (Recipe details Click Here)

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Look at what I brought home with me!

By Kid Kritics | July 31, 2012

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A RECIPE to die for!  I call it the Pineapple Mint Refresher. Why, because one sip of this ice cold drink and you'll feel the fresh mint rush.  During a really hot summer in Jerusalem, we walked into the Aroma cafe where coffee is their specialty.  Since I have never like the taste of coffee, not even mocha, my eyes searched for an alternative and spotted a green drink.  It turned out to be a combination of lemon juice with mint and ice cubes pulverized in a blender.  Think they may have added some honey as a sweetener.  It was out of this world delicious!  For the rest of the days we were there, I order a glass full.  When I returned home in the states, I decided that since I wasn't sure of the exact lemon recipe, I would make my own using 100% pineapple juice.  It was sensational! Ever since, I have made one everyday for my afternoon pick-me-up. 

The key that makes this cooling drink a stand out is the use of a blender to grind fresh mint leaves in a 100% fruit juice along with some ice cubes.  My proportions are 1 cup of 100% pineapple juice (not from a can), 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves and a handful of ice cubes.  That's it! CLICK HERE for RECIPE details

For this photo, I realized I had run out of pineapple juice so I pulverized fresh pineapple with water.  Then added the mint leaves and ice.  The more mint leaves you use, the greener it is… here the green has yet to settle.  The more mint leaves your use, the fresher the uplifting taste! 

Now I will admit that after I took this photo, I noticed I had a couple of strawberries and blueberries in the fridge.  So, I threw them into the blender and now I have a purple/pink mint drink.  There is hardly a fresh fruit that can't be enhanced by fresh mint.  Try it!

Where do you buy fresh mint?  You can find it in a grocery store in packets or as a plant.  Since it grows like a weed, I recommend buying a plant of two, put them into larger pots either directly into the ground or on your balcony.  Now this drink becomes really inexpensive.

By the way, refreshing has a double meaning here.  Mint and pineapple are both full of nutrients, antioxidants and even anti-inflammatory properties. Serve it to you whole family this summer.  Once you have made this – just takes minutes – I'll best you also will be hooked – that's a good thing!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Grocery List… add Gluten Free Mini Pretzels

By Kid Kritics | May 1, 2012

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The crunch sold these pretzels; kids love the feel and sound of crunch. In fact, we had fun with this and put a mike to their mouths for all to hear.  You could say kids love the taste of crunch. “Fantastic!”

We think everyone should eat less wheat so these Gluten Free Mini Pretzels or Sticks by the world famous pretzel maker, Snyder's of Hanover, are great treat picks.  And, they can be used as dippers in nutrient filled dips such as hummus.  Try them!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

And why not win a whole case of these pretzels?  Enter the Kid Kritics Approved Food Giveaway Sweepstakes today,  www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes.

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Recipe. Gluten Free Trail Mix

By Kid Kritics | April 30, 2012

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Yummy trail mix you can personalize to your own family's preferences … plus it is gluten free! Try it!  RECIPE

Thank you Rebecca (Healthier Recipe Mom of two) for creating this crunchy breakfast, lunch and snack filler solution.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

New Prize!  This week win a case of Gluten Free Mini Pretzels by Snyder's of Hanover. www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes

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Lemons. Performance Food of the Week

By Kid Kritics | April 23, 2012

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Lean on lemons to prevent disease, defeat free-radicals, cleanse your digestive tract, help lower blood pressure, increase your HDL (good cholesterol), while feeding your brain, blood, bones, ears, eyes, hair, lungs, mouth/teeth, nails, and skin.  All that and more in one lovely lemon.  Put thin slices in water, daily.  Use lemons to marinate fish and chicken. Squeeze some in baking recipes, over other fruit and vegetables such as asparagus, beans, peas, sweet potatoes and carrots.  Use it in salad dressings.  Add lemon juice to as many possibilities available to add flavor while caring for your body.  And, don't forget to drip some on a bite or sting to remove the poison and pain!  Always have a lemon or two in your kitchen.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Eat GBOMBS says Dr. Joel Fuhrman

By Kid Kritics | April 11, 2012

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GBOMBS are the essential foods you should eat for a strong immune system, says Dr. Joel Fuhrman.  Greens, Berries, Onions Mushrooms, Beans and Seeds.  Those who include these foods in their daily diet will be the ones with a disease fighting constitution.  (That include the cancer beast.)  Please, start serving your family GBOMBS daily now, young and old.  You be the smart ones and beat the odds. Here's how: Berries in smoothies, green mixed salads, saute onions and mushrooms with your entrees, include beans in your rice, chili, and other side dishes, snack on seeds.  Or, cook them all together as seen in this photo. There are so many ways to eat all of these foods.  Enjoy them and enjoy good health.  Turn your doctor a stranger seldom seen.

For more great information, listen to Dr. Fuhrman's interview: CLICK HERE

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Grocery List: Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese

By Kid Kritics | April 10, 2012

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Looking for that extra flavor zip and zest in your cheddar cheese… in your recipes using cheese?  Cabot's Seriously Sharp Cheddar is your answer. It takes just a little to do the trick… as you know, we like it when a little goes a long way.  Bland cheese is often eaten in greater quantities in one's search for satiation. With this cheese, it takes just a single bite for your taste buds to have a party.   And by the way, kids love sharp flavors too. Grate it on soups, salads, vegetables and entrees such as chili.  Mix slices of it with a mild cheese to make grilled cheese or other sandwiches. Sprinkle it in and on egg dishes. It is very versatile.

Here's what Cabot of Vermont says about it.  "When Sharp goes awry, when Extra Sharp earns a pucker, Seriously Sharp is born. It never tastes the same from one batch to the next."  And, we say, it is always super delish.  The Kid Kritics agree.  Click Here for more product information. And, be sure to put this cheese on your grocery list!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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