Snacks

90% of shoppers buy products not on shopping list, study finds.
A study by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research found that 90% of shoppers buy items not on their grocery list, with 66% enticed by promotions, 30% lured by coupons and 23% wanting to pamper themselves. The study also found that list-makers typically write down a product, not brand.*  Is this the way you shop for your family's food? 

Are you one of the 90% who makes buying decisions based on food companies directing with their advertising and marketing ploys?  I understand the desire to pamper yourself, moms, but basing 23% of your buying decisions are on this is excessive 'I deserve…'  thinking.  No wonder we have a serious health epidemic in so many diseases in this country. 

Yet, when talking to moms, I am reminded that you know better.  I know you want to feed your kids healthier foods.  So why do you let others, who bank on your emotional and easy way out impulses, drive you to spend your money their way?  Make your list, with healthier brands.  Buy fresh.  Spend less. (So many coupons are for highly processed, nutrient-empty, costly unhealthy products – watch out!  Focus on those for product that meet our ingredient standards.).  Use our Kid Kritics Approved Grocery List as a guideline.  CLICK HERE.  Make better shopping decisions using your thoughtful shopping list. TIP: Have a healthy core list of foods to always have in your kitchen. Then keep replacing those you use.  Take the reins and decide how you are going to spend hard earned money!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

* GMA@smartbrief.com, 4/19/12

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Crunchy wheat-free 100% Natural Cereal: a good fun snack for kids.  This cereal is made with yellow and blue corn giving it's real food colors.  Oat Hull Fiber is a big nutrient plus, as is the Expeller Pressed High Oleic Acid.  There are zero saturated and zero trans fats.  It is free of dairy, eggs, peanuts, trees nuts and wheat.  Plus a serving gives your kids about 20% of their needed Vitamins A and C.  Relative to other cereals, it is not only lower in sugar, the source is evaporated cane juice – nothing fake or highly processes.  We are fans of Barbara's Bakery products because they care about the health of your family. 

Check out the Fruit Medley Yogurt Pudding recipe made with Puffin Puffs Fruit Medley Cereal.(Click Here)  It is an easy and nutrient filled breakfast, lunch, or snack one the Kid Kritics highly recommend, "Seconds, please can I have seconds?"  All but those who are not banana fans want it served at home. Try it!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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This recipe is a treat made with real food containing important nutrients such as protein and complex carbohydrates. It is so easy to throw together and will impress your friends and family with how it looks and tastes. In fact, when you use plain yogurt, this becomes a healthier breakfast!

Performance Rating: 4 naturally sourced colors, 4 food groups

For a snack or dessert, a Performance 4/4 rating is really good. If you add the nut or seed option, you not only increase your number of food groups, you also add protein to help balance the natural sugars of this recipe.Your kids could… and should… make this themselves. Save a little for their next day’s lunch box. Enjoy this fruity recipe!  For details, please  Click Here.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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When talking with whole food chef and author, Jeannette Bessenger, we picked 5 healthy recipes for kids from her book 150 Healthiest 15 Minute Recipes on Earth. One is the "Cheater Fajiter."  Fajitas have to be altered to meet the 15 minute deadline.  Another is the "Cocoa Oat Dreams" Hmmm good.  Find out more by listening to her interview on www.Better Food Choices Radio.  Click Here.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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GBOMBS are the essential foods you should eat for a strong immune system, says Dr. Joel Fuhrman.  Greens, Berries, Onions Mushrooms, Beans and Seeds.  Those who include these foods in their daily diet will be the ones with a disease fighting constitution.  (That include the cancer beast.)  Please, start serving your family GBOMBS daily now, young and old.  You be the smart ones and beat the odds. Here's how: Berries in smoothies, green mixed salads, saute onions and mushrooms with your entrees, include beans in your rice, chili, and other side dishes, snack on seeds.  Or, cook them all together as seen in this photo. There are so many ways to eat all of these foods.  Enjoy them and enjoy good health.  Turn your doctor a stranger seldom seen.

For more great information, listen to Dr. Fuhrman's interview: CLICK HERE

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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