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

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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

Gluten Free bread has been synoymous with dry, crumbly, tasteless slices – awful.  It took a year to figure out how to make one taste and feel like real bread.  There’s a reason no one has done it before now. Meet Doug Radi of Rudi’s Organic Bakery to hear this story of persistence. Now those with Celiac, Wheat Intolerance and allergies can eat toast and sandwiches again.  This bread is so good its for everyone!  Tune in and join us live,8/20, Noon EST (www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com) , or listen on iTunes (Free).  We’ll be sharing RECIPES so be ready to salivate!

… for the health of your family,
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

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

If you didn’t listen to this radio show, you missed a great one!  Picky Eater, Deirdre West and mother of a Picky Eater, had lots to share about turning picky eaters into eaters.  Tools that have worked for her:  Read to Eat, Foods from Head to Toe Chart, Kid Kritics, Tough Love replaces Power Struggles, Don’t Give In and more… this show was packed with great ideas.  Tune in iTunes or the archived version on www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com.  You’ll be inspired, encouraged and you’ll laugh!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Socrates said this, ” Thou shouldst eat to live, not live to eat.”  Eating just for pleasure has been a challenge for mankind for centuries.  The good news is that the food you eat to live can be nutritious and incredibly delicious.  Fresh foods, great recipes …  we are gathering them for you.  And, the Kid Kritics taste test and appove them for us so you know odds are your family will like them.  Now you can live to eat healthier foods that taste good!

…  for the health of your family,
ellen and sally