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How much Soda does it take to overdose on sugar in a day?

ellenbriggs — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:25:26 +0000

It doesn’t take much soda to overdose on sugar in a day. On average, four ounces will do it. There about 6 teaspoons of sugar in an 8 oz. soda. A half cup has about 3 teaspoons. Kids should have about 2 teaspoons of sugar a day. Adults don’t need much more. When was the last time you saw a small 8 ounce container of soda? Kids, teens and adults drinks a lot more, a recipe for obesity, diabetes and depression. Drink ice cold water or diluted 100% fruit juice instead.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

FOOD NEWS: Fat does not make you fat!

ellenbriggs — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:33:05 +0000

Sugar makes your fat. Fifty-five percent of your brain is fat. Your neural system runs on fat. At least 30% of our daily food intake should be fat. It must be natural, not processed altered fats such as hydrogenated trans fats. The sensationalism of fat being bad has turned us into a fat-deprived nation. The results are sickening. So watch out for sugar and enjoy some fat.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Radio Gems: Tools to Turn Picky Eaters into Eaters!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:15:07 +0000

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

Million Moms Petition – Please Sign It!

ellenbriggs — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:11:27 +0000

We, moms who care, need to put pressure on food manufacturers to make better foods for our families, especially our kids. Be One in a Million and sign this petition: www.GoMillionMoms.com; vote for healthier foods that taste good. Get rid of Junk Food. Signing is easy. And you get the FREE Brands to Trust Grocery List when you do so. It’s hard for food companies to say “No” to a Million Moms. Don’t hesitate.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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

Radio Gems: Get what you pay for!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:12:18 +0000

Get 100% chicken when you buy chicken – not 15% added water weight, no antibiotics, no artificial additives, not given feed with pesticides and herbicides – just chicken that has been fed healthy food so it produces healthy tender tasty meat. Listen to Matt Flanagan of Shelton’s Poultry – look for real chicken, ones that don’t do drugs.

… for the health of your family,

ellen and sally

Radio Alert: Our Chickens Don’t Do Drugs: Fri. 5/28, Noon EST

ellenbriggs — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:51:26 +0000

Most of the Chickens eaten by Americans Do Drugs. “What else would you call it, when a grower gives his chickens and turkeys a biochemical additive in order to make them grow faster? That’s what nearly every other poultry grower in America does.”

Shelton’s Poultry has been a family company for decades and takes pride in providing you with the purest healthiest poultry possible. Tune in to meet Matt Flanagan, a member of this hands-on family owned poultry business. Find out why and how to kick your chicken drug habit!

Our Chickens Don’t Do Drugs: Fri. 5/28, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com, or Free podcast on iTunes. Tune in!

… for the health of your family

Radio Gems: Dr. Westman moves patients onto foods and off meds!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:34:53 +0000

This was a great interview. Dr. Eric Westman, Director of the Duke Lifestyle Medical Clinic, clinical researcher, professor and author, began his career in internal medicine using pharmaceuticals to help his patients. Now he realizes his “job is to take people off medicine.” He used the example of a patient who had been on insulin for 15 years and in a week, under his direction, she was off it. How? By changing her diet – she follows The NEW ATKINS for a New You program. Get this book and find out how you can eat your way to health with delicious meals.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Healthy Recipe Moms’ young kids chop vegetables – TIPS!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:20:28 +0000

Healthy Recipe Mom, Sally, reminded us to by Fresh with the “Farm to Table” movement prevalent in Oregon. Where ever you live, try to find a Farmer’s Market near you for fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. It makes good nutrient and budget sense.

Allison, mother of four, has time at home to make most recipes from scratch. She was motivated to do so by a son whose raging behavior ceased when she stopped feeding him foods containing corn syrups. Her whole family now reaps the peaceful healthy benefits of her better menus. For moms who are time strapped, she suggested using Crock Pots or preparing recipes on the weekend and freeze them. Then on a work day, simply thaw one in the refrigerator during the day, heat and serve when get home. Even if you can’t do this every day, a couple of days a week is better than none!

Both moms said, “Get Your Kids Involved!” It is time to return tools into the hands of kids, teach them how to use them and let them help you in the kitchen. Turn off the TV, WiFi and videos and turn kids into chef assistents. Even just a few minutes of chopping, stirring, or whipping connects kids to the food and they are more likely to try new things.

Sally’s 3 year old uses a dough cutter with a plastic handle to help chop carrots. Of course she has been taught how to use it safely. Great Idea!
Listen to the entire show for more tips, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com, 4/2 or on itunes. Check out these moms’ recipes on www.FamilyFoodExperts.com!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally