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The Almond Cinnamon Granola Bar recipe sent to us by Healthy Recipe Mom, Deneen, is out of this world!  I will admit that I wasn't sure the kids would approve it since all you see is a cluster of shiny rolled oats, almond pieces, green pumpkin seeds and raisins. Well, they loved, loved, loved it – devouring every available remaining crumbs.  "Best bar I ever had… it had Pizazz… it tasted like Pizazz!"  The cinnamon and cinnamon agave syrup ingredients are what sells the kids on these nutrient-packed bars.  And, they are so easy to make!  Put this on your "Favorite" recipe list. 

… for the health of families,
ellen

Win a Case of Springlets bottled water for kids by Iceland Spring.  Little hands can hold this bottle and it is high in pH (8.88) making it super healthy and refreshing for your children.  Plus, there are really cool stickers inside this case.  Enter by going to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today!

WINNER! Renee from Wisconsin won the case of single serve Pizza Veggie Stix and the Veggie Tales DVD.  She's beyond thrilled! So are her kids.

Be the next winner. Win a case of 6oz.bags of Hot Veggie Stix – yes, a lot of kids love these.  Be sure to have glasses of ice cold water near by when they munch on some.  Plus Veggie Tales is giving away another "The Princess and the Pop Star" DVD. To enter, go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today.

… for the health of your family,

Watermelon’s sweet watery “meat” feeds your brain, blood, heart, and skin.  Because it is such a water-packed fruit, it really helps all parts of your body, except maybe your bones which are only about 23% water.  Remember, your whole body is made of about 75%  water so it needs hydrating, especially during the warm months.  We recommend that you have some watermelon cut up and available for a ready snack.  For fun, look for the ones with seeds so your kids can have fun outside spitting watermelon seeds - a summer tradition!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Your brain, blood, bones, ears, eyes, hair, heart, lungs, mouth/teeth, muscles, nails, nerves, nose, and skin are all fed by the nutrients found in mint.  Put a sprig in ice water, lemonade or tea. Place some leaves in your summer salads.  Stir minced mint leaves into your freshly steamed vegetables just before serving.  Use mint oil when baking.  Mint not only smells irresistable, it brightens up the flavors of your food and drinks.  Everyone loves the flavor of mint. Enjoy it all summer!”

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

LAST DAY, last chance to WIN a case of Hero Nutritionals Sugar Free Multi Vitamins and Minerals.  Value: $220.00. Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes now.

Author and Food Expert, Kimberly Stewart, is GIVING away her book, Eating Between the Lines. , the Supermarket Shopper's Guide to the Truth Behind Food Labels.   Go to www.eatingbetweenthelines.com and sign for it.  All addresses are kept confidential.  This is a must have book, a very generous offer.  Don't miss out.

(We learned how to spend money on which Eggs on today's radio show, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or iTunes (Better Food Choices) from Kimberly Stewart.  Great show!)

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally