This July I put out a news release on PRWeb with the same headline. You can read the full news release here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621614.htm
With skyrocketing obesity and dramatic increases in childhood health issues, there are more reasons than ever to make healthy eating for children a real priority. As a parent to three children (ages 7, 10 and 12), I know this can be challenging, which is why I put together my little tip sheet (with recipes) that is available FREE on my website. To download the FREE tip sheet, click on this link http://www.thesuperallergycookbook.com/articles.html
Once you are on the articles page, select the document titled "Getting Kids to Eat Healthier"! That will give you my top 10 tips along with some fast and easy recipes - that happen to be healthy! If you are having trouble getting your children to eat fruits and vegetables and healthy foods, by all means take a look at this document and the accompanying video. Let me know if you are helped by this information as that is my mission - to help empower other parents, educators and individuals.
Earlier this year the kids and I embarked on a "New Fruits and Vegetables Shopping Spree" - yes we went to the grocery store with the sole purpose of finding new fruits and vegetables to try! We went to Wegmans and there store employee Ann McCarthy, one of the experts in whipping up healthy foods, was giving out samples of Guacamole with gluten-free rice chips! The kids were delighted to try this organic and allergen-free product by the name of Wholly Guacamole. We purchased some Wholly Guacamole and as easy as that we were eating a new and reasonably healthy food! Here is our recipe for homemade Guacamole. You may want to kick up the spices with more seasonings, salt and or other ingredients, but for kids this plain version of Guacamole works well.
Easiest Guacamole
2 ripe avacados
2-3 teaspoons vinegar (or other liquid, as needed)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (more as desired)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (more as desired)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Peel avacados, remove seed and place in a food processor. Add vinegar or other liquid and spices. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Chill for a few minutes in the freezer if desired (my children like it chilled). Guacamole turns brown when exposed to air over time. Place any unused guacamole in a plastic bag with the air removed and freeze to avoid the guacamole turning brown.
A Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake
Laurette Janak gave me the original recipe for this non-dairy Key Lime Cheesecake when I was looking for a recipe to make a birthday cake for my husband who has dramatically reduce the amount of meats and dairy that he consumes. I simply took out the ingredients we had allergies to and substituted other ingredients. Since the first time I made this delight, I have modified the recipe yet again to mellow the key lime taste, which we felt was a bit on the strong side. The good news - all the kids really enjoy this recipe! And the even better news - it's the healthiest key lime cheesecake we could ever make. To reduce the calories, you can skip the crust all together. We took this dessert to a party last month and it received excellent reviews.
1-1/4 cup sweet crumbs, graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs(optional, but nice for effect)**
2 bananas
2 ripe avacados (medium to large)
1 cup mango (cut in slices or pieces)
1/2 cup agava nector or other liquid sweetener
1 T. oil
1 cup key lime juice
(optional - 1 teaspoon vanilla)
Place sweet crumbs in a 8-inch round baking pan, or other similar sized baking dish. **You can add some oil to the sweet crumbs to make more of a crust or leave them loose. I add a bit of oil to make more of a graham cracker crust. My children have requested that I increase the crust on the next batch. You may opt to increase the crumbs to two or three cups as you see fit. Place bananas, avacados, mango, agava nector or other sweetener, oil and lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Pour the creamy mixture into your prepared pan and freeze until solid. Let thaw only slightly before serving. Serve cold. Enjoy!
Let me know your thoughts and comments about what you do to get your kids to eat healthier! I'll be back soon with Noah's recipe for a delicious fruit smoothie as well as his comments! Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Lisa
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