Family Food Experts - Kid Kritics » Diets

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

Save money and Win a Case of Classic Macaroni and Cheese by Annie’s Homegrown. Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes before Sunday night.

Meet Mitch Spinach, the modern day Popeye Hero for kids!

ellenbriggs — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:14:50 +0000

We know your are trying to get your kids to eat fruits and veggies. Good News! Meet Mitch Spinach the new super hero who solves mysteries with his superfood fed superpowers. His message: eating greens is cool. More good news; kids are buying into this. Authors of this book series, Hillary Feerick and Jeff Hillenbrand, are our guests this week on www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com. Their passion will inspire you. Their understanding of what makes kids tick in the school environment and motivates them to eat fruits and vegetables will give you hope. Tune in to find out Mitch Spinach's secrets. Friday, 9/2 at Noon EDT or later on iTunes ("Better Food Choices")

… for the health of families,
ellen

3 MUST DOs to start losing weight and feeling “Wonderfully Well.”

ellenbriggs — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:20:19 +0000

Celeste Davis shared how she lost half her weight and all of her illnesses in weeks on today’s interview with her. She said, to start yourself on this Wonderfully Well tract you must 1. Admit you need help. 2. Ask for help and see it when it comes. 3. Drink lots of water and eat lots of veggies. This will get you moving. To listen to Celeste’s compelling personal story and learn more, please go to iTunes, Better Food Choices. You will find this interview there.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Sweepstakes! Enter to win a case of Veggie Chips and the DVD, The Princess and the Pop Star by Veggie Tales. Simply go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes. Enter more than once to up your odds!

If you are aging, better tune in to this radio show!

ellenbriggs — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:51:55 +0000

Quite frankly, I don’t know anyone who is not aging, me included! It really starts in your 30s. Bernat Meltzer, MD, author and wellness expert ,will clue in to what you should do in your thirties, forties, fifties to minimize and manage aging and its health consequences. Tune in on Friday, June 3rd at Noon EDT for 30 minutes of invaluable advice that’s free! Go to www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or look for this interview later on iTunes: Better Food Choices. It’s a podcast – convenient!

… for the health of families,
ellen

Do you Struggle with how to Stay Healthy and Married with Children?

ellenbriggs — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:11:32 +0000

"More than 40% of mothers feel stressed about their current family life than feel good about the way things are." * Stress is key to living a healthy family life. Too much of the wrong kind leads to illness and challenges relationships. Dr. Keri Marshall joins us to discuss this all to common dilemma. You can be a healthy wife, mom, even while working. Be ready to listen to some practical solutions – relief! Tune in on Friday, May 20th from 12-12:30pm EDT. www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Win a Case of Gluten-Free Pretzel Sticks by Snyder's of Hanover! Enter the Kid Kritics Approved Giveaway Sweepstakes today. www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes

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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.

Grocery List: Cottage Cheese is Kid Kritics Approved!

ellenbriggs — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:33 +0000

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

Grocery List: Wild Berry Burst Superfood, Greens+

ellenbriggs — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:48:30 +0000

To ward off colds and the flu, to build brain and muscle power, to regain and maintain over all health, add this Wild Berry Burst Superfood by Greens+ to your smoothies. One tablespoon is equivalent to about 5 salad bowls of the long list of superfoods found in this product. Thus, even a teaspoon is loaded with nutrients most of which you can’t find in the produce section of your store. Yes, it tastes delicious! Just ask a Kid Kritic. It’s berry flavors blend well with juices and water. Put his on your grocery list.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Grocery List: Kid Kritics Love Frozen Wild Blueberries!

ellenbriggs — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:50:56 +0000

Kid Kritics recently taste tested Wyman's of Maine frozen wild blueberries. They loved them! The good news is that these berries are loaded with phytonutrients and antioxidants, exactly what is needed to fight the "bugs" that cause colds and the flu. This makes them the perfect winter food. Keep some in your freezer. Use them as toppings, add them to smoothies, fresh fruit cups, simple salad dressings, plain yogurt, pancakes, and in low-sugar muffins and pies. Get creative and think out of the box. Invest in blueberries and avoid the doctor.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Pick Just One and Do It… for your health

ellenbriggs — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:13:07 +0000

www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com

Pick just one of these five easy to do resolutions to improve your mental and physical health in 2011*:
   1. Drink more water (coffee and sodas don't count).
   2. 5 days on/2 days off (eat healthier foods for five days, enjoy treats on the weekend).
   3. Portion control (don't overload your plates- also a budget saver).
   4. Keep moving (get up and move around for a few minutes every hour).
   5. Sleep at least 7 hours a day (turn that tv off and go to bed).

Any one of these will have both a short and long term positive impact on the health of your family as well as you. You 'll feel better and consequently so will they. Do more than one if you want – may be easier to add another later in the year.

Wishing you a Delicious Healthy Happy New Year!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

* This is an abbreviated version of our 12/31/10 internet radio (podcast) show, Better Food Choices. To learn more, listen to it on iTunes.