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RADIO GEM: Picky Eaters Solution!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:37:36 +0000

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 of Picky Eaters – Here’s you chance to get help!

ellenbriggs — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:34:01 +0000

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

RADIO GEM: Sunblock tips!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:29:46 +0000

We all need to protect our skin from the sun – but which products are best? Dr. Sally Byrd and skincare expert Stacey Stilts answered this question during our radio show. Stacey recommends choosing sunblock creams and lotions rather than sprays or powders which could be easily inhaled. Also, avoid sunscreens containing oxybenzone, parabens, and retinol (or any form of vitamin A). Products over SPF 30 contain extra chemicals and provide minimal added protection. Remember to re-apply at least every 2 hours. And be sure to use sunblock even in the water and on cloudy days! Sally also recommends taking eating more green foods or taking greens supplements daily (such as seaweed, spirulina, and chlorella) for skin health and anti-aging benefits. Information on sunblock and natural skincare can be found on ewg.org and greenlinebeauty.com. For more info and specific brand recommendations, get the free podcast of “Suntan Lotion for Kids and More Skin Care Tips” on iTunes!

Eat Fat? Yes… find out why

ellenbriggs — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:06:24 +0000

Yes, you should eat fat. Find out which and why. Valerie Berkowitz is a Fat Expert, and no, she is not fat… well, she is 8 months pregnant with number four! Fight obesity. Menus and Recipes. Tune in Friday, June 4th, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or listen for free on iTunes!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Avoid Mercury in Swine Flu Vaccine

ellenbriggs — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:48:30 +0000

Another Swine Flu shot tip from Dr. Bob Sears: IMPORTANT – If you decide to go ahead and have anyone get this vaccine, to avoid mercury in this vaccine, ask for the Single Dose Vial – not the Ten Dose version.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Radio Gems: Swine Flu and Seasonal Flu – same patterns

ellenbriggs — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:46:54 +0000

Dr. Bob Sears says he sees no difference in the pattern of symptoms, cases, and concern between the Swine Flu and “Seasonal Flu.” As is the seasonal flu, the swine flu is contagious and spreads. If you have a pre-condition, such as asthma, heart disease or immune disorder, then more caution is advised. As to the vaccination, Dr. Bob is concerned about the impact of 4 shots (two for swine and two for seasonal flu) for babies given in the recommended month time frame, and, the impact of 3 shots (two for swine and one for seasonal flu) for children also given within a month. There has been no research done on possible short and long term affects from these shots on such young bodies. It will take a few seasons of innocuations on children to show any potential negative medical resulting conditions. Point blank, children receiving the Swine flu vaccinations are part of this lab experiment. Dr. Bob says that if your children has a previous record of no repercussions from seasonal flu vaccinations, then you may feel more comfortable giving them the new Swine flu shots. He is not ready to recommend them to his patients.

For more, we highly recommend you buy Dr. Bob Sear’s book, The Vaccine Book, making the right decision of your child. OR, go to www.thevaccinebook.com. There he gives you flu prevention and management information – invaluable.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Take care of immune systems with viral and bacterial fighting foods

ellenbriggs — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:19:32 +0000

Dr Bob Sears had his favorite list of foods that build immune systems. These are recommended for all ages: avocado, blueberries, citrus, dried prunes and apricots, bell peppers (all colors), kale, spinach, onions, garlic, wild salmon (not farm-raised), hummus, nut butters, ground seeds, plain yogurt … the complete list is in his new book, Happy Baby, the organic guide to baby’s first 24 months. Don’t be afraid to feed these to babies when they are ready for non-liquids. Just mush them up. Babies and children who start eating these foods will eat them the rest of their lives. Moms and dads, set the example and eat these foods as well. They’ll build your immune system too!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

CORRECTION: Dr. Bob Sear’s NEW book title

ellenbriggs — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:18:24 +0000

CORRECT book title by Dr. Bob Sears, Pediatrician: Happy Baby, the Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months. Look for it in book stores and on book selling websites.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Radio Gems: Dr.Bob – Safe Vaccinations for Children

ellenbriggs — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:33:59 +0000

Dr. Bob has made it easy to understand the issues of safe vaccinations and how to determine what is best for your children. There are five inoculations that he feels are necessary for babies and toddlers: whooping cough, two meningitis bacterias, roto virus and flu. And, he recommends that only two be done at once – thus spreading out the timing for the sake of a young immune system. He encourages moms to postpone the Hepititus B vaccine and polio shots until the child is later in age. We covered the mercury autism controversy and so much more. Listen to this eye-opening interview. His recent book, The Vaccine Book – Making the Right Decision for Your Child, is a must for moms, before and during the process of raising your children.

… for the health of your family,
Ellen

The Latest Great New Products for Kids!

ellenbriggs — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:12:53 +0000

We just returned from the Expo East Natural Products Trade Show in Boston. At each trade show I seek out and choose the latest and greatest new product or brand among the thousands of foods on display. This year’s winner is:

Plum Organics Kids Meals and Plum Organics Baby Food

All meals are frozen which means there are NO Preservatives!
All meals are Organic!

Below is the list of their products:

KIDS MEALS: Bowties Pasta with Creamy Sweet Potato
                    Cheese filled Spinach Tortellini with Marinara Sauce
                    Rainbow Pasta Shells with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
                    Italian Sausage Marinara Suace over Multigrain Pasta
All include a Veggie Delight mix

- 100% organic ingredients
- Fortified with Omega-3 - brain food!
- No artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors
- Og trans fat, low fat
- Convenient 2-item frozen meals
- Biodegradable Tray

BABY FOODS: Pumpkin Banana
                      Mango Muesli
                      Black Bean Tomato Tagout
                      Harvest Vegetables with Turkey
                      Pears and Apples
                      Sweet Potatoes
                      Super Greens
                      Super Greens Multigrain
                      Red Lentil Veggie
                      Pasta with Veggies and Chicken
                      Banana Peach Rice Pudding
                      Vegetable Stew with Beef
- No Added Sugar
- No Added Salt
- No Artificial Ingredients

As usual, good ideas spring from a need and desire to do a better job. I met and talked with the founder of this new company. As a young mom, she looked at herself and said, “There has to be a better way to feed babies and kids.” She began by feeding her baby son and now has developed a wonderful line of foods for young ones starting at 6 months. If you recall from our interview with pediatrician, Dr. Ocampo, the recommendation is to not start by feeding your babies sweet foods. Plum Organics line for babies offers many non-sweet, vegetable and other healthy options. Bravo!

We encourage you to look for this line and weave it into your current food choices. Plum Organics is a new bright light in the food industry. It’s a win/win for all.

… for the health of families,
ellen

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