Better Food Choices Radio

Katrin and Liz, moms of twins, each have 2 ways to feed their kids vegetables.  Katrin relies on soups and sauces to sneak in cauliflower, squash, and some greens.  Her sauces are red based.  Liz has several mac and cheese and smoothie recipes where she adds orange, white and green vegetables.  Her kids’  favorite “power” smoothie is a combination of berries, especially the blue and dark red ones, bananas, carrots and spinach.  Both moms are sending us their recipes which we will have taste tested  by the Kid Kritics.  Then we’ll share them with  you.  In the meantime, get brave and disguise some phyto-nutrient filled vegetables in your favorite recipes.  (For more go to iTunes!)

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Double or triple the wiggling, running, jumping, laughing, crying, and hugging. Is it really that different from having two, three, four or more children in your home at time who are different ages?  Meet two moms who gave birth to twins.  Both have learned how to manage multiples with a smile. They are here to share their stories, their successes and failures and help you make it easier to feed and care for your kids, regardless of their ages.  Listen for their tested tips on how to raise your children, one at a time, even when you have a house full. Tune in, 9/3, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.comor listen on iTunes for Free… for the health of your family.

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

Deirdre, a lifetime picky eater and now mother of one, shares her stories, her struggles and successes – food tips.  She is open, clever and a lot of fun.  If you have a picky eater, and odds are you do, be sure to tune in, Friday, August 27 at Noon, EST. www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or listen on iTunes for free.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

The commitment Rudi’s Bakery has made to Gluten-Free safety is exceptional. “It’s in the DNA of this company,” said Doug Radi. Their facility is shut down for a day for an extensive cleaning process. The facility and equipment used is segregated, covered and sterilized between bread making runs. Never do the gluten free products interact with wheat products. But there’s more. Their standard is no more than 10 parts per million. Every batch is tested during and after, internally and externally. Since the release of their first gluten-free breads in July, four to five hundred tests have been done and all have met this requirement. This is a company with integrity. You can feel safe eating both their gluten-free and organic breads. Keep in touch through www.Facebook/RudisBakery. Doug wants to hear from you! (To listen to more go to iTunes.)

RECIPE: Lightly butter one side of each ot two slices of Cinnamon Raisin bread. Spread PB & J on the one other side. Combine into a sandwich. Place on grill and cook until ends are lightly browned and crisp. This is a favorite of Doug’s three kids. Enjoy!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally