Fat

Three great items to put on your Lunch Box Grocery List are: 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar Minis (Cabot Creamery), Baby Carrots (organic) in Ranch Dressing (Earthbound Farm) and Veggie Sticks (EatSmart Naturals). Sources of dairy, vegetables and essential fatty acids (dressing). They are healthier choices, easy to pack, and kids love them. For more go to www.KidKritics.com.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

The hotter the pepper, the more Capsaicin you ingest, which speeds up your metabolism and increases your core body temperature.  Result, burn more calories!  Here is one answer to obesity or for those fighting the extra pounds.  Develop a taste for hot.  We find kids do like some “spicy” foods – a little heat when they eat.  Don’t be afraid to use it when you cook.  Cayenne, chipotle are up there in the heat gauge Tabasco and other pepper sauces can add a little zip to your burgers, tacos and more.  Brave a jalapeno, leaving the seeds out.  Even pimiento contributes with its mild source of heat.  Have fun with peppers and reap the trimming benefits.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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

Since 66% are overweight or obese, the fact tht 70% are concerned about their weight is a good thing.*   However, most have no idea how many calories they are eating, nor the amount of calories and exercise they need.  It’s simple.  Less calories and more exercise works for most.  Fresh food has fewer calories than processed.  Eat fresh and get moving!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

*Reported by USA Today, Nanci Hellmich, “Study: American mostly clueless when it comes to calories.”, 9/7/2010, p. 6D.

71 percent of children get information on how to be healthy from moms, 43 percent from their dads. Two thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese.*  Connect the dots.  It starts with moms and dads eating habits.  Time to stop blaming external influences and look to yourselves for the cause and solutions. Being a parent is a huge responsibility. Start by buying, preparing, serving and eating nutrient- filled delicious meals at home.  Be the example for your kids.  They deserve it.

We are here to help you. Check out our recipes and the Kid Kritics Approved products list.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

* Thank you Dr. Mercola for sharing this information (www.drmercola.com)