Babies and Toddlers

Dr. Oz has moms wondering whether to feed their kids apple juice or not. It is time to narrow down the truths so you can make good decisions.  First one: do not buy imported fresh or processed produce.  Those from Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand may be excepted due to their strict produce guidelines.  Most other countries, and especially China, have suspect produce practices.  This is where metals, such as arsenic are being found. Buy 100% U.S.A.  Secondly: Buy local and even better, organic.  Thirdly: Dilute all 100% juices when serving, or, skip them all together and feed your kids organic apples.  Sugar added juices should be a no.  Water, plain or with lemon juice is what kid really need.  Save safe fruit juices as a treat.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Prepare your womb with good eating habits before you are pregnant.  When you test positive for pregnancy you are already at least 2 weeks along.  So stop with the smoking, drinking and drugs well before you conceive to give your baby his or her best odds. Also, Dr. Keri Batiskov  says no raw fish or meat (sushi), deli meats, fast foods, unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses, artificial additives, fake sugars, fish with mercury, sodas… AND YES to fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, good fats, eggs,dairy and WATER!  "Eat from the earth."  Definitely take supplements per your doctor's recommendations, especially folic acid, and hold off on herbal supplements during your pregnancy.  Take the time to listen to more from Dr. Batiskov, go to www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or iTunes ("Better Food Choices".

… for the health of your family,|
ellen

From conception to the end of your life, you brain continues to grow and replace its 100 billion nerve cells and their networks.  When you feed it fish oils (EPA & DHA) not only are you nourishing these cells, these oils will get rid of the “bad guys.”  To quote Jolie Root (jolieblogs.com), “We’re building the brain.”  To learn more, listen to “Oiling Your Children’s Minds” on Better Food Choices at iTunes (free).  From dipping teething biscuits into lemon flavored fish oil to what supplements to use, Jolie has lots of answers for you.  Tune in for more good brain news.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Don’t forget to enter the sweepstakes to win a case of single serve Pizza Veggie Stix and a DVD, “The Princess and the Pop Star.”  Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today!

Start early – read them their favorite book at meal time, only turning pages after they eat a bite of food. No bite, no turning pages; with each bite the story continues. You will provide positive motivation, distraction from what they are eating, and you’ll teach them reading is a reward. This works! Be sure not to overload their plates. For new foods, put just a tablespoon or less in front of them. They can always ask for more. Too much is a turn off. Turn them on with books! (For more picky eater tips, please listen to this show on iTunes-for free!)

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Moms and dads of Picky Eaters, here’s your chance to get some help.  Call 914-803-4091 at Noon ET, Friday July 16th and tell Ellen and Sally your story.  Be on their radio show, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.  Ask them about what you can do to end the struggle.  Share what has worked for you and what has not. Let’s get together and find solutions for your picky eater.  We look forward to you joining us live or later on iTunes. 

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally