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Kids need to eat more eggs.  Have them cook their own.  Yes, they can crack those eggs, beat them and add ingredients such as salsa, milk and Parmesan cheese to make Egg Burritos.  Kid Kritics prepared and cooked them yesterday!  Even those who made faces and said they don't like eggs gobbled them up. For this recipe click Here.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

How would you like to fill your cupboards with Oat Blueberry Lemon Whenever Bars, gluten free?  Great for breakfast, lunch and snacks.  Enter to win a case by Pamela's Products.  www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes.

The daylight is increasing yet, most kids, even in the south, are not receiving enough Vitamin D from the sun.  Either due to weather, use of sun-screen or indoor behavior patterns, deprivation of this vitamin is common among kids. Supplements are a practical way to provide adequate amounts in their blood stream. Vitamin D3 is a nutrient powerhouse.It is vital for the efficient use of calcium by the body. Lack of it opens the doors for brittle bones. It is know to boost ones immune system and has even has been shown to be a protective agent against cancers.   

What an easy way to ensure you children have an adequate amount of Vitamin D3.  These Yummi Bears by Hero Nutritionals taste delicious, as verified by the Kid Kritics. Plus, they are Allergen, Gluten and Dairy Free. They're for everyone! Add them to your supplement grocery list.

… for the health of your family,

ellen

Hope you are the one I call next Monday to say, You Won!"  Enter to win a Case of Oat Blueberry Lemon Whenever Bars, gluten free, by Pamela's Products.  Perfect breakfast, lunch and snack food.  www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes.

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

Now you can Win a Case of Oat Blueberry Lemon Whenever Bars, gluten free, by Pamela's Products.  "They taste like cake."  – just one of many yummy quotes from the Kid Kritics.  They are for everyone, with or without wheat allergies.  Great for breakfast, lunches and snacks.www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes

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

No time like the present.  Enter to Win a Case of Gluten-Free Organic Brownie Mix by Simply Organic.  Makes yummy Birthday and Holiday treats for those with or without wheat allergies!  www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes

Get ready for “WOW!” when you serve this stew made with Italian sausage, celery, carrots, tomatoes, white beans and Simply Organic Tomato Basil Spaghetti Sauce Mix.  Here are some comments from the Kid Kritics, “Thumbs up!!!…It was the best in the whole universe…Best stew I’ve ever  had…Tastes like an angel made it….Tastes like a yummy!” Great way to entice your kids to eat some veggies and beans.

Recipe: http://www.kidkritics.com/recipes/Italian-Stew/227

You are going to love this one,

… for the health of your family,
ellen

New Prizes: Win a Case of Rice Cheeze Snack Sticks, Mozzarella Style by Lisanatti Foods, AND, a children’s book, The Lucky Escape, part of the Human Body Detective series by Dr. Heather Manley.  Enter: www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today!