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Teenage brothers now swear by “Real” food.

ellenbriggs — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:47:37 +0000

They went from Junk Food to Real Food and now swear by it. One boy was 16 and always “starving.” The other was an overweight college kid. And they have a dad with Type 2 diabetes. Mom thought she was feeding her family good food but after a dinner with me, she realized Jello and other processed foods she was serving were counter-nourishing her family. Her turnaround story is brilliant. A first bit of advice is, “You can’t tell them. You must show them.” If you want to be inspired and learn how overnight everyone of them voluntarily bought into her changes, listen to Vickie Peaire tell her story. Go to www. BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com (date: Jan 27, 2012) and listen or find it on iTunes, Podcast, Better Food Choices. You will be SO glad your did!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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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.

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.

Want a Free Book: Eating Between the Lines

ellenbriggs — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:58:07 +0000

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

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

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: Why Inflammation is the Root of Disease

ellenbriggs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:58:24 +0000

Have you always thought that inflammation is a just the swollen area where have been hurt – a cut or sprained ankle? You are right and wrong. Inflammation is a reaction that occurs in your body when it deals with a foreign organism or trauma. Dr. Keri Marshall explained the connection between inflammation and disease. When a cell becomes inflammed, it is filled with extra fluid, the rescue program. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when this extra fluid hangs around in a chronic state. Then the needed nutrients do not enter the cell and the waste materials does not leave. This fluid becomes stagnet and invites disease. Stagnet waters breed unwanted micro-organisms. So does the stagnet fluid in your cells. You may notice the heat coming out of an inflammed area, however, this is hard to detect from an internal organ.

What do you do? First, don’t eat foods that breed inflammation such as sugar. Second, eat foods that deter inflammation such as artichokes. Have your adrenal glands checked. Get massages and/or exercise. Sleep for at least 8 hours a night … don’t laugh (turn off your computer and TV and go to bed). Reduce your stress level (say NO to what is not possible to do in time available). Be in tune with your body.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

“Boot Patrol” works at Earth Fare, the Healthy Supermarket

ellenbriggs — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:17:25 +0000

Earth Fare’s “Boot Patrol” Enforces their Food Philosophy: 8 NOs for the food sold in their stores

1. NO Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Oils (means no trans fats) In 1993
2. NO High Fructose Corn Syrup. Set in 2004 (the 1st in the nation to do so)
3. NO Artificial Dyes, Flavors or Sweeteners
4. NO Antibiotics or growth hormones
5. NO Bleached or Bromated foods (flours, breads)
6. NO Irradiated foods (seasonings)
7. NO Animal By-Products in pet food
8. NO Inhumane treatment of animals used for consumption

No kidding around. Their Boot Patrol program gives $50 to anyone who finds a product that does not meet their food philosophy. During the first quarter this was launched, they gave out about $3500 and cleaned up their inventory. Now they may give out $150 a quarter. Be on the alert in your store. Ask them to adopt the Boot Patrol system.

…. for the health of your family,
ellen