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The recent salmonella recall for eggs probably has you questioning whether you should even eat the eggs in your refrigerator.  Once again it seems that one irresponsible chicken farmer has caused this situation; one bad apple spoils it for others.  Outraged?  Yes.  Please pay attention to this recall.  

The answer for safe eggs is to choose those laid by chickens that are well care for, not piled up in cages in a building.  Cage-free helps.  Organic is well regulated so its your best bet.  When it comes to cost, the nutrient value of one egg is so high that it is worth it. When you compare the price of a box of  sugar-filled, artificially colored and flavored, nutrient-empty cereal to a dozen of good eggs, it is easy to see where you should spend your money.  Buy the better eggs, make some French toast, and enjoy them.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

There are lots of good reasons to eat spinach. Pop-Eye taught us that it helps to build muscles. Spinach does so much more; it fuels your heart, nerves, lungs, eyes, ears, skin, mouth/teeth, brain, hair and nails. So every time your children and you take a bite, your are powering up for high mental and physical performance. Organic or not, always add some to salads and have a good spinach dip around for lunch and snacks.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Alice Bast simplified how to easily feed kids gluten-free foods that taste good!  Serve naturally gluten-free foods: fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, nuts/seeds, herbs …  just stay away from wheat, barley, rye.  Buy Gluten-Free products from brands such as Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Blue Diamond, Bell & Evans, Pamela’s, and the Grainless Baker.  For good list, go to www.centralceliac.org.  Alice also emphasized the importance of making sure what you serve is nutritious. 

ALICE’S RECIPE:  “Apple Paradise”:  Put sliced apples in a baking pan. Sprinkle a little brown sugar and butter on top.  Bake until apples are tender.  Serve with cheese.  Yum!  You could also make Sweet Potatoes Paradise by putting butter and rosemary on top and bake until tender.  (Sweet potatoes don’t  need sugar.) 

“Make it fun”, says Alice.  She is so right.  Have a good attitude about nutritious food and your kids will too.

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Do you have children with Gluten Intolerance or Celiac disease?  Are you frustrated with how to feed them and your family at the same time? Need some ideas? Join us for a chat with Alice Base, founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.  First, you will hear her personal story.  Then you will be inspired by her dedication to anyone dealing with gluten issues.  Finally you will find yourself salivating over the gluten-free foods she serves at home. 

Please invite your friends who deal with gluten-free issues to tune in this show with you. 
Call us TOLL FREE: 877-486-3450.  Don’t miss this opportunity to speak to Alice live.

… 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