Tomatoes are the second most consumed “vegetable” in the country, and yes, it’s because they are made into ketchup. (Only potatoes are eaten more- Surprise, surprise…) Since fries and ketchup are very popular amongst our little ones, give them organic ketchup. It contains 50% more lycopene than conventional. and lycopene is known to possess anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Also look at the color- the darker the ketchup, the more lycopene! While you’re at it, serve it with sweet potato fries.
Here’s a recipe from healthycooking.com for baked sweet potato “fries” your kids will love! Continue reading Opt for Organic Ketchup
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Aviod Flu: Take Probiotics
Because 70% of the immune system is in the digestive tract, it’s super important to keep your intestinal flora balanced. Probiotics are a healthy concentrated form of the good bacteria that line your gut. Take them to strengthen your immune system, especially if you’ve recently been on antibiotics.
Some food sources of beneficial bacteria: Continue reading Aviod Flu: Take Probiotics
Ask Holly: Done With Kid Food- Now What Do I Cook?
Hey Holly, Do you have any good recipe websites or cookbooks you recommend for eating healthy for the whole family? I am done with “kid food” so now I need to figure out what to cook!
Robyn K, Austin, TX Continue reading Ask Holly: Done With Kid Food- Now What Do I Cook?
An Unprecedented Experiment on our Children
Wow. As parents, we are aware that what we feed our children is mportant, but did you know it is just as important to be thoughtful about personal care products and the containers they eat and drink from? HERE is an eye-opening article about why children’s cancer is increasing, 1 in 58 boys are diagnosed with Autism, obesity is now an epidemic, etc.