Kids and Drugs

I was looking to see what Olympians eat for breakfast… no not cheeseburgers.  They know the science of  eating for performance.   Their breakfast food depends on the time of day they are competing.  Let’s say they are up at 6pm and their race is at Noon.  This would call for great grain carb sources and some fruit for energy, not a lot of protein.  The staple for most is oatmeal – better to have cooked rolled or steal cut oats.  Along with this I recommend our recently Kid Kritics Approved Breakfast Banana Split.  You simply cut a banana in half.  Spread some vanilla yogurt over the halves. Top it with freshly cut strawberries, pineapple and some blueberries.  Place a dollop of some vanilla yogurt over the fruit.  Sprinkle ground nuts of choice on top (or not if you have nut allergies in your home).  Serve.  This combination, with oatmeal lightly sweetened with 100% pure maple syrup or fair trade honey, prepares your kids for hours of  high performance.  FYI: all fresh produce contain some protein  – a little of a lot adds up.  Of course, include a tall glass of spring water.

Enjoy this Olympic Power Breakfast!  (Recipe details Click Here)

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Julie from Georgia won the case of Kid Kritics Approved Snackimals, double chocolate cookies by Barbara's Bakery! "Now I have the perfect snack to take to the pool this summer!"  And, she was really happy to learn about the Kid Kritics Approved program and its grocery list, "That is great!" 

Now it's your turn!  Enter today to win a case of 50% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese by Cabot of Vermont. (a budget saver) Enter more than once to up your odds! www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes. 

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Eggplant, Frozen sweet corn, Frozen sweet peas, Kiwi, Mango, Onions, Pineapple, Watermelon are the 12 foods you can safely enjoy as the most pesticide-free conventionally grown produce.  Save your health and money by eating them often!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Don’t forget to enter our Kid Kritics Approved Food Giveaway Sweepstakes: www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes!

Because Omega 3s are potent brain food and a major contributor to anti-inflammation and thus the prevention of auto-immune diseases such as cancer, a few extra pennies for this peanut butter is worth it.  And organic means it is created to be free of those potentially damaging pesticides, herbicides and other unwanted chemicals. When price is an issue, we always say, a little goes a long way.  This is especially true about this nutrient packed peanut butter by Once Again.  The Kid Kritics couldn’t get enough of it.  Add it to your grocery list.  WIN some – www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes!!!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Look for the complete Kid Kritics Approved Grocery List on www.KidKritics.com

 Kid Kritic!  

Cottage cheese, the affordable protein source (13 grams in 1/2 cup) that is great for bone and heart health and helps with weight management.  Kid Kritics Approved Cabot Cheese of Vermont’s cottage cheese.  Loved it in a spinach dip.  Get this recipe from our 2/3 newsletter, Family Food News.  Go to www.KidKritics.com.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally