Family Food Experts - Kid Kritics

RADIO GEM: 4 Food Tips from Moms of Multiples

ellenbriggs — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:24:55 +0000

Katrin and Liz, moms of twins, each have 2 ways to feed their kids vegetables. Katrin relies on soups and sauces to sneak in cauliflower, squash, and some greens. Her sauces are red based. Liz has several mac and cheese and smoothie recipes where she adds orange, white and green vegetables. Her kids’ favorite “power” smoothie is a combination of berries, especially the blue and dark red ones, bananas, carrots and spinach. Both moms are sending us their recipes which we will have taste tested by the Kid Kritics. Then we’ll share them with you. In the meantime, get brave and disguise some phyto-nutrient filled vegetables in your favorite recipes. (For more go to iTunes!)

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Grade A Eggs – not a safety check standard

ellenbriggs — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:05:23 +0000

Do you know the meaning of “USDA Grade A” eggs? This is not a safety standard. It simply means the egg company hired someone to line up eggs which are the same size and color with shells that are evenly clean – no blemishes. There are also Grade AA and B eggs. This is a marketing practise and you may even be paying a premium for it. For safety, organic is your best bet. Cage-Free from reputable companies are good choices as well. Eggs are such a potent source of nutrients that every penny spent for good one is an invaluable investment.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

RADIO ALERT! Moms of Mulitiples. How to handle more than one!

ellenbriggs — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:25:16 +0000

Double or triple the wiggling, running, jumping, laughing, crying, and hugging. Is it really that different from having two, three, four or more children in your home at time who are different ages? Meet two moms who gave birth to twins. Both have learned how to manage multiples with a smile. They are here to share their stories, their successes and failures and help you make it easier to feed and care for your kids, regardless of their ages. Listen for their tested tips on how to raise your children, one at a time, even when you have a house full. Tune in, 9/3, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.comor listen on iTunes for Free… for the health of your family.

GROCERY LIST: Lunch Boxes!

ellenbriggs — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:37:22 +0000

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

Performance Food: CANTALOUPE fuels nerves, bones, lungs, hair and more!

ellenbriggs — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:14:41 +0000

Cantaloupe is filled with nutrients that feed your nerves, bones, lungs, eyes, skin, nose (olfactory), brain, hair and nails. It’s in season. Great time for fresh cubes or slices in fruit cups and salads, as a sorbet with lime, or plain with a squeeze of lemon topped with a mint leaf. Enjoy it!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

RADIO GEM: Picky Eaters Solution!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:37:36 +0000

Start early – read them their favorite book at meal time, only turning pages after they eat a bite of food. No bite, no turning pages; with each bite the story continues. You will provide positive motivation, distraction from what they are eating, and you’ll teach them reading is a reward. This works! Be sure not to overload their plates. For new foods, put just a tablespoon or less in front of them. They can always ask for more. Too much is a turn off. Turn them on with books! (For more picky eater tips, please listen to this show on iTunes-for free!)

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

RADIO ALERT: PICKY EATERS. Don’t miss this one!

ellenbriggs — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:25:40 +0000

Deirdre, a lifetime picky eater and now mother of one, shares her stories, her struggles and successes – food tips. She is open, clever and a lot of fun. If you have a picky eater, and odds are you do, be sure to tune in, Friday, August 27 at Noon, EST. www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or listen on iTunes for free.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Don’t stop eating Eggs!

ellenbriggs — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:23:46 +0000

The recent salmonella recall for eggs probably has you questioning whether you should even eat the eggs in your refrigerator. Once again it seems that one irresponsible chicken farmer has caused this situation; one bad apple spoils it for others. Outraged? Yes. Please pay attention to this recall.

The answer for safe eggs is to choose those laid by chickens that are well care for, not piled up in cages in a building. Cage-free helps. Organic is well regulated so its your best bet. When it comes to cost, the nutrient value of one egg is so high that it is worth it. When you compare the price of a box of sugar-filled, artificially colored and flavored, nutrient-empty cereal to a dozen of good eggs, it is easy to see where you should spend your money. Buy the better eggs, make some French toast, and enjoy them.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Performance Food: SPINACH fuels the heart, muscles, nerves, lungs, eyes and more!

ellenbriggs — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:43:25 +0000

There are lots of good reasons to eat spinach. Pop-Eye taught us that it helps to build muscles. Spinach does so much more; it fuels your heart, nerves, lungs, eyes, ears, skin, mouth/teeth, brain, hair and nails. So every time your children and you take a bite, your are powering up for high mental and physical performance. Organic or not, always add some to salads and have a good spinach dip around for lunch and snacks.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

RADIO GEM: Gluten Safety you can Trust

ellenbriggs — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:19:29 +0000

The commitment Rudi’s Bakery has made to Gluten-Free safety is exceptional. “It’s in the DNA of this company,” said Doug Radi. Their facility is shut down for a day for an extensive cleaning process. The facility and equipment used is segregated, covered and sterilized between bread making runs. Never do the gluten free products interact with wheat products. But there’s more. Their standard is no more than 10 parts per million. Every batch is tested during and after, internally and externally. Since the release of their first gluten-free breads in July, four to five hundred tests have been done and all have met this requirement. This is a company with integrity. You can feel safe eating both their gluten-free and organic breads. Keep in touch through www.Facebook/RudisBakery. Doug wants to hear from you! (To listen to more go to iTunes.)

RECIPE: Lightly butter one side of each ot two slices of Cinnamon Raisin bread. Spread PB & J on the one other side. Combine into a sandwich. Place on grill and cook until ends are lightly browned and crisp. This is a favorite of Doug’s three kids. Enjoy!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally