Asparagus: Performance Food of the Week

By Kid Kritics | April 8, 2012

Asparagus are full of nutrients that feed your brain, blood, bones, heart, lungs, mouth/teeth, muscles, and skin! For 2000 years they have been valued for their medicinal and epicurean offerings. Their rich collection of phyto-nutrients that include Vitamin C, manganese, selenium, glutathione, B vitamins, inulin and fiber make them excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant providing food. Look for thin firm stalks and steam or grill them. Serve with lemon and butter, or a with a little cheese on top. Dip them in a salad dressing. Introduce them to kids a spear head at a time.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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What you eat during the first 15 year determines your health profile

By Kid Kritics | April 6, 2012

No Kidding. During today's podcast interview, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. explained why everything you eat/drink and digest during those years of rapid growth shapes the health of your DNA and so much more. And, he shared nutrient-packed fun recipes that work for his kids and their friends. This is a passionate, helpful, and must listen to conversation. Please go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/familyfoodexperts/2012/04/06/3-top-immune-building-vegetables-kids-will-eat (Sorry, our Click Here is not working) . Or, go to www.iTunes.com, Podcast, Better Food Choices, April 6, 2012 interview. Please listen,

… for the health of your family and you,
ellen

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Grocery List. Cashew Nut Butter

By Kid Kritics | April 3, 2012

“I like the cashew flavor and really love the way it feels on my tongue.” (Kid Kritics quote). Cashew butter offers a delicious alternative to other nut and seed butters. It happens to be powered with minerals: zinc, selenium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium. Plus you can count on it to supply you with protein, antioxidants and phyto-chemicals. Bottom line: it feeds your brain, nerves, heart, hair, nails, skin, bones and immune system. This is another food where a little goes a long way. Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, you use a little at a time, over time. When your kids needs a nutrient-packed snack, use cashew butter as a dip for carrots, celery and apple slices.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Recipe. Super Easy Turkey Chili

By Kid Kritics | March 26, 2012

Simply delicious and loaded with nutrients (vegetables, fruit, legumes, poultry, herbs/spices). In your crockpot, throw ground turkey, chopped onions and bell peppers, tomato sauce, beans and seasoning (sea salt, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, parsley) and cook on slow while you are at work. Return home with your hungry kids, pour some in bowls, top with grated cheese and serve. Or, get fancy and spoon some in a scooped out whole grain roll. This is a meal in one – Performance Rating: 6 naturally sourced colors, 5 food groups – actually 6 when you top with cheese. What a great inexpensive meal your family will gobble up. For details: http://www.kidkritics.com/recipes/Super-Easy-Turkey-Chili-(Slow-Cooker)/218. Enjoy!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Coconut is full of Good News

By Kid Kritics | March 23, 2012

Pure Coconut Water is "nature's great re-hydrater" – its full of sodium, potassium, phosphorous and magnesium making it an excellent placement for energy and sports drinks. Plus it has just enough sugar to make it taste yummy and as well as refreshing. Tropical countries have been serving it to their very young, growing children, and adults for years. It even has been used for electrolytes (minerals) and hydration replacement for the sick, especially those with stomach bugs.

Coconut Oil is also a winner. It's medium chain fats are smaller and thus more easily digested, immediately used by the liver to produce energy avoiding spikes and fat storage. And, it contains important anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Thus, not all saturated fats are the same. This is one you want to include in your food mix. The other good news is that is has a high heat tolerance making it the preferred oil for cooking.

As with any produce, organic is better. We are currently researching the brands we would recommend. Be sure to avoid coconut waters that are "sweetened" and have added flavors. Buy it straight and serve on ice. Delish!

Thanks to our team member, Carolina Jintac, MS,RD,LD, for this in depth interview about coconut products. To hear all her good news: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/familyfoodexperts/2012/03/23/coconut-craze–how-good-is-it-for-you.

You will be so glad you did!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Coconut Oil. Performance Food of the Week

By Kid Kritics | March 18, 2012

Coconut Oil is a naturally occurring saturated fat that is full of benefits. Surprised? Not all saturated fats are bad – this one is super good for you. It is made up of medium -chain fatty acids that are easily digested and converted by the liver into energy. Fifty percent of the fat in coconut oil is lauric acid which the body converts to anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Bottom line benefits:" improves heart health, boosts thyroid, increased metabolism, promotes lean body weight and weight loss, supports your immune system." It should be your first and only pick for cooking oil as it is the "only oil stable enough to withstand heat." If you have any more questions, go to Dr. Mercola's sight for more details – he points out coconut oil's tropical wonders that have been used for thousands of years. It is the only oil he uses when cooking. Now it is the only one I use, too! Add it to your food staple list.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Grocery List. Fresh Frozen Wild Blueberries

By Kid Kritics | March 13, 2012

It doesn't get much better than this – potent taste and disease fighter all in one. Kids love them! Wyman’s Frozen Wild Blueberries are picked at the peak of ripeness and frozen within hours of harvesting to ensure maximum nutritional benefit. USDA research Ranks Wild Blueberries #1 among 40 fruits and vegetables in antioxidant activity. In fact, wild blueberries low lying ground cover plants have about 40% more antioxidants than the larger more common blueberries grown on bushes.

A little goes a long way, making them a great buy. Enjoy them in smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, even as a topping for green beans. Mix them with other fruit such as pineapple for snacks. Keep a bag in your freezer.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Grocery List. Gluten Free Cornbread and Muffin Mix

By Kid Kritics | February 28, 2012

Cornbread provides a tasty alternative to other wheat and gluten free mixes. Rich with flavor, this mix is fast and easy to use to make plain cornbread, muffins and even quiche or tart crusts. I plan to make a spinach, turkey bacon and cheese quiche with this. And, one day, I'll use it as a pie crust for blueberry filler! As always, Pamela is careful with her ingredients sources. This mix is made with organic degermed corn meal and flour – she goes the extra mile for you. And you can taste the difference. Always have a bag of this handy in your cupboard for quick side solutions for your dinners. It's a Kid Kritics favorite!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Recipe. Cornbread Whoopie Pies

By Kid Kritics | February 28, 2012

Wait until you try this recipe! Delicious gluten-free cornbread medallions serve as sandwich ends for a creamy cheesy turkey bacon herb filling. Another simple impressive recipe hit by Healthier Recipe Mom, Crissy. For details go to http://www.kidkritics.com/recipes/Cornbread-Whoopie-Pies-by-Chrissy/175.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Onions. Performance Food of the Week

By Kid Kritics | February 26, 2012

Onions are full of nutrients that feed your Brain, Blood, Bones, Eyes, Heart, Lungs, Mouth/Teeth, Muscles, Nails, and Skin. They are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The average person eats about 20 pounds of a combination of red, yellow and white onions a year. I am sure we eat more than that in our home. That's because we add sauteed in olive oil onions (and garlic) to almost every dinner. In addition to using them in meat, fish, eggs and vegetable recipes, we add the golden cooked ones as a topping to a grilled burger, chicken, lamb and fish entree, usually along with sweet potatoes and salad. We recommend you do the same. You will find your kids popping delicious lightly caramelized sauteed onions (and garlic buds) into their mouths. What better way to build their immune systems and support their brain, bones and more.

… for the health of families,
ellen

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Asparagus: Performance Food of the Week

What you eat during the first 15 year determines your health profile

Grocery List. Cashew Nut Butter

Recipe. Super Easy Turkey Chili

Coconut is full of Good News

Coconut Oil. Performance Food of the Week

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