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Please, don’t go down this road with your kids.

ellenbriggs — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:03:49 +0000

“Hooked on chicken nuggets: Girl, 17, who has eaten nothing else since age TWO rushed to hospital after collapsing.” *

Apparently this teenager has never eaten fruit or vegetables. Now she is in hospital with swollen veins in her tongue, has anemia and has been warned that she was killing herself.

You say, no way this can happen. I say, “Yes Way.” Too many times I have has parents tell me, “My son/daughter will only eat chicken nuggets so that’s what I give him or her. They refuse to eat anything else.” I simply look at them and wonder who’s the boss. Moms and dads, you have to guide your children away from the wrong decisions and to the right ones. Sometimes that is easier said than done, yet, the alternative can be deadly.

Keep in mind you may be working against addictions. Unfortunately, ingredients put in some foods are purposely habit forming. Take charge now and avoid disaster later. I am using strong words. Don’t underestimate the consequences. Steer your kids into making better food choices today and tomorrow.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

P. S. Please pray for this girl.

* This is a report from the U.K.

Which do you think is healthier, Butter or Margerine?

ellenbriggs — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:28:48 +0000

Is butter healthier than margarine? Don't feel alone if you are not sure. Some think butter is healthier because it is more natural. Some say margarine is better for you since it has less fat. The problem with margarine is how the fats used are processed. We don't recommend any. Butter, used in moderation, especially that sourced from healthier fed dairy cows, is our choice. Healthy fats such as the premier kind, olive oil, is wonderful and better for cooking. Flaxseed oil is good one but turns rancid easily so keep it refrigerated, sealed, and do not use it for cooking. Good fats are your friends. Enjoy them.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

- Idea for this blog came from "Good, bad, ugly fats. But do consumers know which are which?" www.nutrainingredients-usa.com.

Start Eating for you Baby BEFORE You are Pregnant!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:51:36 +0000

Prepare your womb with good eating habits before you are pregnant. When you test positive for pregnancy you are already at least 2 weeks along. So stop with the smoking, drinking and drugs well before you conceive to give your baby his or her best odds. Also, Dr. Keri Batiskov says no raw fish or meat (sushi), deli meats, fast foods, unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses, artificial additives, fake sugars, fish with mercury, sodas… AND YES to fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, good fats, eggs,dairy and WATER! "Eat from the earth." Definitely take supplements per your doctor's recommendations, especially folic acid, and hold off on herbal supplements during your pregnancy. Take the time to listen to more from Dr. Batiskov, go to www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or iTunes ("Better Food Choices".

… for the health of your family,|
ellen

Yummy Healthy Toppings for Cakes!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:42:18 +0000

Thanks to Nutrition Babes Registered Dieticians, Lauren Harris Pincus and Kathy Siegel, we have a great list of cake toppings to replace sugar-filled frosting and dyed decorations:

- Icing: gluten-free, no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated or trans fats whip cream: TruWhip
- Fresh fruit, cut or sliced
- Frozen fruit, drained
- Dried fruit
- Nuts, only when there are no allergy concerns
- Non-eatable decorations: curled ribbon, plastic creatures, other plastic decor

I am adding mint leaves and flowers (for girls)! Get creative. Have you kids help decorate their cakes. For more delicious tips about Healthier Birthday Celebrations for home and school parties listen on iTunes, Better Food Choices. Then, please, let us know your ideas!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Don’t forget about the YOU WIN, YOU CHOSE! sweepstakes this week. When I call the winner, he or she will tell me whether to ship a case of Original, Pizza, Hot Veggie Stix or Chips to him or her. Plus this is the last week you can win “The Princess and the Pop Star” DVD by Veggie Tales. Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes and enter today!

Did You Know – Chicken McNuggets contain a “deadly” chemical preservative?

ellenbriggs — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:06:28 +0000

We are starting a Did You Know series. This first one is a whopper. It is reported that Chicken McNuggets are 50% chicken and 50% "corn derivatives, sugars, leavening agents and completely synthetic ingredients. Two include: dimethylpolysiloxane anti-foaming agent made of silicone, and, tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) "a chemical preservative so deadly that just five grams can kill you." Holy smokes. Well, you say, there aren't 5 grams of TBHA in a serving. That's no excuse. Every bit adds up. How many times a week do your kids eat Chicken McNuggets? How many weeks a year? PLEASE, take a stand for your children and vote NO with your pocketbook…

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Win a Case of 6oz. bags of Pizza Veggie Sticks and the DVD, "The Princess and the Pop Star" by Veggie Tales. This Veggie Stix & Veggie Tales sweepstakes series is more than half way over. Don't miss out. Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today. Enter more than once to up your odds!

SOURCE: "The Chicken Which Should be Banned," posted by Dr. Mercola, www.Mercola.com, 11/8/2010

Healthy Kids Survey by YMCA – time to take action!

ellenbriggs — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:32 +0000

"Most kids don’t come close to getting enough exercise daily and don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables: 62% of 1,630 parents with children ages 5 to 10 say their kids eat junk food one to four days a week. Only 14% of parents say their kids eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day.These results shed light on the reasons for the childhood obesity epidemic. About a third of children in the USA are overweight, which puts them at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and other health problems."*

We know you care. That's why we have the Kid Kritics program so you can serve you family healthier foods they will like! Lean on it to up your kid's
consumption of fruits and vegetables and to down their odds of being overweight and sick. By the way, hundreds of YMCA children are Kid Kritics!

Come see us at the Boca Raton, FL. YMCA "Healthy Kids Day" event this Saturday! Or, find one in your neighborhood and have some fun with your kids!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

* Hellmich, Nanci, "Survey: Kids Lack Exercise, Healthful Foods", USA Today, www.usatoday.com/health, 4/13/11.

RADIO GEM: Eat Fat, Burn Fat – thermogenises

ellenbriggs — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:28:20 +0000

When you eat fat it increases the thermos in your body which is known as thermogenisis. This is the process of heat production in organisms. Valerie Berkowitz and Dr. Sally Byrd reminded us of this welcomed reality during our radio show. Eating fat, trans fat excepted, along with some low-sugar carbs will drive your furnace to burn calories and help you lose weight. Side note: for the best results, eat twice as many Omega 3 fats (fish, walnuts, avocadoes, legumes, berries, peas, flaxseeds, dark green vegetables …) as Omega 6 fats (corn, soy, corn oil, safflower oils & seeds, primrose oil, sesame oil & seeds, nuts, meat …) Most Americans are eating a 14 to 20 – 1 ratio – reason why so many are obese and sick. Make the right fat decisions. Reference The Stubborn Fat Fix for help. For more, listen to “Eat Fat? Yes or No.” on iTunes.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Eat Fat? Yes… find out why

ellenbriggs — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:06:24 +0000

Yes, you should eat fat. Find out which and why. Valerie Berkowitz is a Fat Expert, and no, she is not fat… well, she is 8 months pregnant with number four! Fight obesity. Menus and Recipes. Tune in Friday, June 4th, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or listen for free on iTunes!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

52% of Kids have had a Chronic Illness

ellenbriggs — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:02:44 +0000

This is why we do what we do. We get crazy when we see such numbers. It has been reported that more than half of all kids have suffered from chronic illness.* Most of these chronic diseases can be prevented. Most chronic illnesses are related to obesity.

Stop and take a look at your family. Stop with the junk food. Stop with the processed food.

Start feeding your kids God-made food for their God-made bodies. It is that simple. The Kid Kritics Approved Seal program, our websites, our newsletters, our radio shows, our books, our CDs, our in person speaking, our seminars – everything we do is focused on making it easy to eat healthier foods that taste good. You can do it. Get started now.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

* Liz Szabo, “More Kids Have Chronic Diseases”, USA Today, 2/17/10, p. 11B

Radio Gems: Eat Fat, not Sugar… just ask Jimmy Moore

ellenbriggs — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:47:48 +0000

Jimmy Moore lost 180 pounds in one year by eating fat and no sugar. He followed the Atkin’s Diet – followed it exactly – which means he ate at least 4 cups of leafy vegetables every day. Most people overlook that part of the diet. Jimmy also chose the good fat sources and did not eat pounds of bacon. Good health was his motivation and still is. This is why he has kept the weight down.

Fat will increase you metabolic process, a good thing. Sugar stimulates the release of insulin which leads to storage of fat in the body, a bad thing. Jimmy has lived following a diet combining good sources of fat, protein and complex carbohydrates. He has canned simple process carbs – sugar. So can you.

Having been morbidly obese at 480 pounds, he knows why adults and children are obese… they eat lots of simple carbs and little else. Go to You Tube and type in Jimmy Moore. You will be endlessly entertained while being educated by Jimmy and his wife, Christine!

… for the health of your family,
ellen