POPCORN

3 Ways to Choose!

1. Flavor naturally delicious! It’s made with organic and natural NON-GMO kernels of corn, sea salt, and expeller pressed oils. Zero trans fats. No hydrogenated oil. No artificial chemicals such as MSG or pseudo “butters” used to trigger you eat the whole bag and possibly make you sick..

2. Carefully popped. Kernels are popped in an environment free of excessive heat found in equipment such as microwaves. Air popped is best.

3. Texture Fresh, Tastes Great! With the use of kernels that house abundant natural corn flavors, little additional seasoning is needed. You’ll want seconds without the stimulus of excessive amounts of sodium and oils. Texture is based on the freshness and source of the corn kernels. You can taste the difference – are they older or young kernels. Think of extra sodium and fats as cover-ups. The crunch tells the story.

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

Featured KKA Product

Half Naked Popcorn
Good Health Natural Products

3 reasons this brand is our top pick!

1. Corn Kernels full of Flavor. Light seasoning. Zero Trans Fats/Non-hydrogenated Oils. 70% less Fat – Baby tender white corn is used – super tasty! Sea salt and expeller pressed oils added resulting in the right amount of seasoning. Less fat which helps as you will want to eat the whole bag!
2. Air-Popped - kernels are put into drums with holes through which the air is blown for the perfect pop.
3.Kid Kritics Approved – When the Kid Kritics love it, you know you don’t need to pile on extra flavorings. Add this to your snack, lunch and party grocery list.

FEATURED RECIPE

Deliciously Yummy
Snack Mix!
by Healthy Recipe Mom, Kimberly

Prep Time: 3 minutes
PANS/EQUIPMENT: Freezer bag, mixing bowl
Number of Servings: 6-8

1 cup dried cranberries (no artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup)
1 cup raw almonds
2 cups popcorn, Half Naked (Good Health Natural)
2 cups mini pretzels (whole grain, spelt or gluten-free)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (gluten-free)
Place all into one gallon freezer bag, close it and shake gently to mix. Pour in a bowl or favorite container and enjoy!

OPTIONS: Replace cranberries with dried blueberries or raisins. Use slivered or sliced almonds. Replace almonds with other nuts and seeds of choice.

4 God-made Food Colors: white, tan, brown, red
4 Food Groups: fruits, nuts, whole grains, sweet

FAMILY COMMENTS: ” ‘Yumm – delicious, can I have more? Will you put it in my lunch? The popcorn is good.’ We have a gluten intolerance in our family, so this was a great allergen free treat when made with the gluten-free brands for everyone in our house to enjoy. This is a mix we like to make, sometimes for lunches. We created it just using snacks the kids like and have on hand.” (Mother of 3) jaimie@KidKritics.com

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COOL Lunch BOX

Chicken Delish Wrap
Deliciously Yummy Trail Mix, recipe on left KKA*
Fruitables, Berry Berry. KKA

TIPS: Finally, it seems that wraps are in. This is a simple one: chicken slices, cream cheese, baby spinach leaves, shredded carrots all rolled into a tortilla. Spelt flat bread is our favorite. Try whole grain as well. If plain white is all you kids will eat, then at least it is providing the bed for meat, dairy and vegetables. This wrap is almost better when made the night before as the flavors have time to intermingle. Kimberly’s trail mix recipe is a winner and includes nutrient fillers with a little treat, chocolate chips. Make sure they are semi-sweet for sugar reduction. We suggest putting the fruit, nuts, pretzels and chocolate chips together in advance and refrigerate. In the morning, throw in the popcorn so it will be fresh. Fruitables rounds off this meal with juices from fruits and vegetables. The Kid Kritics loved this drink.

7 God-made Food Colors: tan, green, white, red, brown, orange, purple
8 Food Groups: poultry, whole grains, dairy, vegetables, nuts, fruit, sweet.

Lunch Box Motto: “Fast and easy to prepare. Fast and fun to eat.” With a little planning, this is a fast to prepare lunch. It certainly is easy. Again, all is finger food making it very kid-friendly. The combination of 7 natural colors and 8 food groups makes this a powerhouse lunch for kids of all ages: a 7/8 Performance Meal. Odds are most will love it. Put this on your lunch box menu list. When packing, be sure to insert one of those cute ice packs into an insulated lunch box. Cool juice tastes better. Keeps food and kids cool!

* KKA – Kid Kritics Approved

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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Our Mission is to make a healthy difference for families by recommending Kid Kritics Approved products and recipes. This seal’s three promises makes them a Smart Buy.
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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