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

Don’t throw away any more peels from your potatoes, oranges, lemons, limes, apples, carrots, and even kiwi.  No doubt you have heard that these color dense peels are filled with nutrients.  The skin of a fruit or vegetable is its first line of defense. Consequently, it is filled with immune building phyto-nutrients.  Prevention magazine (Sept. 2010) published ways to use peels that enhance meals, ones your family will probably like.  (Always wash your produce first.)  

Turn your brown, red or sweet potato skins into baked “potato crisps.” Grate or finely chop citrus skins and toss some into salads, steamed vegetables, sauteed dishes - be creative.  These add delicous zest.  If your kids refuse to eat apple skins, peel them and add some bits to a grilled sandwich with cheese.  Toss the rest into a salad. You can even grate or thinly peel vegetables and put them in ground meat dishes such as meatballs and burgers.  Every little bit helps.  No waste.  Lots of nutrients and flavor!   Value these peels, after all, you paid for them.

…  for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

BLUEBERRIES, one of God’s greatest tastiest food gifts.  They are loaded with phyto-nutrients – antioxidants to build and maintain your immune system.  And, they are very effective at fueling your muscles, nerves,  bones, heart, joints, lungs, eyes, hair, blood and even your nails.  Power up on fresh and frozen.  Choose organic when possible.  Use them in recipes and add them as toppings to anything you can think of, even if you use just a few.  Both your taste buds and body will experience the benefits!

…  for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Do you want to be added to a great group of moms and dads who have entered Pamela’s Annual Recipe Contest and win? Do you want Pamela to make, test and taste your creation and find it to be at least one of her favorites?  Go to www.PamelasProducts.com and enter before the end of August.  While there, check out all the recipes, including last year’s winner.  You will find yourself salivating.  The prizes are great so go for it!

Pamela has succeeded with her goal of making wheat/gluten free products taste better than ones made with wheat. We can assure you that because her baked and baking products are delicious, they are for everyone.   The Kid Kritics were crazy in love with her Banana Bread recipe as well as other cookies and brownies. Look for their pictures and quotes on www.KidKritics.com.  Put this brand on your shopping list!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Meet Pamela of Pamela’s Products.  She is the brains and talent behind this line of absolutely delicious Gluten-Free baked and baking products.  She admits she was brought up on “weird”  food and became determined to produce quality products with ease of use that taste even better than wheat alternatives.  Whether dealing with Celiac, Gluten or Wheat Intolerance or not, everyone loves Pamela’s products and recipes.  Tune in to find out how she accomplished this from scratch.  Great story, great entrepreneur, great products.  Call in with your questions, FREE: 877 486-3450.  8/13, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or Free on iTunes.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Add Pamela’s Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Baking and Pancake Mix to your grocery list today.  Make pancakes, waffles, cookies, crepes, muffins, quick breads and more!  Every recipe we have tried has tasted delicious.  They were so good, the Kid Kritics awarded them their seal of approval.  We think all kids and adults should eat less wheat.  Make it a staple in your kitchen.

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

This week’s Performance Food is  GREEN BEANS.  They provide nutrients for healthy muscles, nerves, joints, lungs, eyes, hair, blood and brain.  Look for thin fresh picked while in season.  Go for the organic when and where possible.  While lightly steaming them in one pan, saute garlic and almond slivers in butter or olive oil in another. Combine them when done, sprinkle with a little sea salt and serve.  A slight squeeze of lemon adds a nice touch.  Kids like them with a light crunch so try not to over cook them.    Enjoy the fruits of summer!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Be sure to check out Healthy Recipe Mom Crystal’s Chicken and Shrimp Pasta made with the low gluten protein sourced organic white spelt spaghetti. It is loaded with a great mix of poultry, seafood, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and herbs.  “The children, ages 7 and 4, loved it because I added their favorite vegetables and shrimp, another family favorite.”   10 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes to cook and viola, you have a nutrient-packed delicious dinner.  Try it!

(Sign up to be a Healthy Recipe Mom too and receive free Kid Kritics Approved food. www.KidKritics.com)

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

PINEAPPLE not only nourishes your brain, nerves, ears, eyes, mouth/teeth, and nails,  it also helps manage inflammation.  Here is a food that tastes sweet and is good for you! Loaded with antioxidants and phyto-nutrients.  Buy it fresh all year round. Serve it in a smoothie, as a topping on pancakes or salad, on kabobs, or just as cool wedges or chunks in the summer…  so refreshing!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Enjoy Raita with compliment chicken, burgers, fish… or try it with the original Falafel chips which are loaded with flavors but are not “hot.”  Whatever you do, just try it!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally