SPELT
Protein Power Grain

1. Ancient Grain – 9000 years ago was first harvested: Staff of life for many centuries in the Asian, Middle Eastern and European cultures. (Germans: dinkel. Italians: farro. French: epeautre) During Industrial Revolution, wheat took over as a grain staple.

2. Superior Nutritional Profiles: protein, essential amino acids (protein not made by our bodies), complex carbohydrates, iron, potassium, fiber.

3. Easy to Digest: very delicate kernel and fragile gluten content makes it easy to digest, even for some with allergies. Well absorbed by the body so nutrients are put to good use.

4. Higher Alkaline, Low Acidic Values: Important for maintaining proper pH balance, critical for good health.

5. Three Hulls and Husk Protect Kernel: No need for underground and above ground pesticides, herbicides – grain naturally protected so no need for chemicals.

6. Eat Less – Feel Full: High fiber and nutrient content naturally satiates one’s appetite.

7. Not Tired but Energized: This is the opposite of how most feel after eating wheat which has more gluten.

8. Tastes Delicious! Everyone, including the Kid Kritics, talk about spelt’s nutty sweet flavor. Many say it has more flavor than wheat.

Go to www.KidKritics.com “KKA Product List” for recommended brands.

Featured KKA Product

Vita Spelt Angel Hair whole grain Pasta
Purity Foods

Six reasons this brand is our top pick

1. Purity Foods brought Spelt to the United States: They were asked by an European to bring spelt to this country. And, they received letters form chronically ill people requesting spelt products. Off they went to Europe to investigate this grain. Result, they brought back seed stock and began planting it in Michigan (now number one spelt producing state). First harvest was in 1991.
2. Very supportive of spelt farmers. Purity Foods goes the extra mile to assist farmers in producing and harvesting spelt. Healthy farming makes healthy food.
3. Invested in equipment to break down hulls and husk: Wheat is easier to prepare for food use because it does not have extra natural protective husks. Purity Foods’ commitment to spelt required them to create efficient production processes to prevent damaging the organic kernel’s food value. .
4. Leading manufacturer of organically grown spelt products: again, this is about commitment to quality.
5. Believe food should be in harmony with health: This reveals the essence of this company’s philosophy. They care about you.
6. Kid Kritics LOVED spelt pasta! When they first looked at it, they weren’t so sure. After they tasted it they raved about this pasta. It was simply served with Earth Balance (butter), a little sea salt and Parmesan cheese. “More, more, please MORE!”
Go to www.vitaspelt.com to learn more. You get a lot for your money when you buy spelt pasta.

FEATURED RECIPE

Shrimp Spelt Pasta
By Healthy Recipe Mom,Deirdre

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
# Serves: 6 or more, depends on age

PREHEAT: 2 burners, medium heat
PANS/EQUIPMENT: Lg. sauce pan, lg. frying pan

1 box Spelt Pasta Angel Hair, whole grain,
organic (Vita Spelt)
Bring 3 cups water to boil in sauce pan. Place
pasta in water. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain
water out.

1 pound shrimp, deveined, shelled
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. olive oil, extra virgin
Dash hot sauce
Sea salt to taste
Place all above ingredients in large frying pan.
Stir while cooking until shrimp is completely pink.
May need to add more lemon juice to keep
shrimp moist. Add pasta and stir until it is totally
integrated into shrimp mixture.

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Sprinkle on top of shrimp pasta mixture. Serve.

OPTIONS: Add 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes

4 God-made Food Colors: white, tan, red, yellow
6+ Food Groups: grains, seafood, vegetables, fruit, essential fatty acids, dairy + herbs/spices option

FAMILY COMMENTS: KIDS: “It’s sooooo good!” MOM: “They love it and want seconds – they love shrimp and the pasta! The difference in the type of pasta is never noticed.” Served to family with three children: two boys ( 9 & 7 yrs) and one girl (4 yrs).

How can such an delicious healthy recipe be so easy to prepare? This one demonstrates it is possible – look forward to some more!

Turn you kids on to shrimp. Broaden their palate. By mixing it with pasta or rice, a little goes further. Serve this with peas – you can throw some slightly thawed peas in the shrimp pasta mix just before serving. YUM!

Please send us your recipe ideas or find more great tasting, healthy recipes on our site: ellen@KidKritics.com

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COOL Lunch BOX

Turkey Cheese Roll-Ups, GLUTEN-FREE
Salsa, mild
Carrot and Celery Sticks
Sugar-Free Lemon Cookies, Joseph’s Lite Cookies
Spring Water

TIPS: It is SO EASY to throw down two slices of turkey, spread a little mayo lightly sprinkled with parsley and paprika over it, top it with a slice of cheese, and roll it up. Bingo. You have quickly combined great sources of protein, essential fatty acids and herbs & spices. Adding salsa, carrot and celery sticks boosts this lunch with nutrient-packed veggies and fruit (tomato). Top this off with a Kid Kritics Approved sugar-free treat, the only sugar-free cookie line we recommend, and you have a well balanced fun-to-eat healthy lunch for kids all ages.

5 God-made Food Colors: white, red, green
orange, yellow.
7 Food Groups: poultry, dairy, essential fatty acids,
vegetables, grains, sweet, water.

Both the Turkey Cheese Roll-ups and Joseph’s Lemon Sugar-Free Cookies are Kid Kritics Approved. We can assure you that your kids will be asking for more of both. The salsa should be mild though we are always happy to hear that some kids love spicy!

Email ellen@KidKritics.com with your Lunch Box ideas
Photos are welcomed.

KKA SEAL INGREDIENT STANDARDS

No bad fats (i.e. hydrogenated oils, trans-fats)

No artificial additives (i.e. MSG, aspartame, dyes, flavorings)

No high fructose corn syrup

Little to no caffeine

No lab-sourced (synthetic lab-made) ingredients

GMO monitored

Acceptable amounts of naturally-sourced sugar

Acceptable amounts of naturally-sourced sodium

Source is natural – grows out of the ground, walks the earth, swims in water, flies in the air (i.e. sugar from sugar cane)

Original nutrients not seriously diminished or eliminated in food processing (i.e. whole grains versus flour stripped of nutrients and bleached)

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1. Independently evaluated (no food
company influence)
2. Healthier Ingredients
3. Kids love eating them

Please feel free to contact us to suggest products and recipes you would like to see taste tested by our Kid Kritics and use in our new book (not titled yet).

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