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Authors: Erin Kurt, B.Ed. and mom, Laara Exsnar, B.Ed, RHN http://www.celiaandcedric.com/
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Celia
is bored. And with everyone in her family busy she doesn’t know what to
do...until her dad gives her a task that leads to her best day ever;
the day she meets Cedric and their yummy adventures begin!
After
a rainy night Celia had a fun idea as usual. Who knew that what started
out as mud and grass clippings would turn out to be the most delicious,
delectable snack they or anyone else had tasted...yes, even her teenage
brother, Jake.
Celia
and Cedric meet a new friend! In this new adventure, they meet the
little green dragon who becomes a fun playmate and an inspiration for a
yummy new recipe. Celia and Cedric enjoy the Little Green Dragon’s
smoothie and you can too!
Guest Post
by Erin Kurt
10 “SUPER HERO FOODS” YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR KIDS
Food is the fuel we run on but food also gives our body important information – did you know that?
Let
me explain. We are composed of trillions of cells which contain a
blueprint and our cells make us who we are depending on this blueprint.
The
great news is that we have been given the power to control our cells
and their blueprint because we have been given the free will to make
choices which either foster good health or deter it. In other words, we
have the ability to operate the ON/OFF control-switch which tells the
good genes to turn on and the bad ones to turn off.
Yay!
We are not victims of our genes, but masters of our fates, able to
create lives overflowing with health and happiness, as Bruce Lipton Ph.
D., scientifically explains in his book, The Biology of Belief.
How exciting is that? When we know better, we can do better!
It’s actually quite easy to give our cells spectacular data in order to build a healthy immune system; we can eat,The Super Hero Foods!
Guest Post
How to Transform Your Picky Eater
Have
you been dealing with a picky eater or a child who is really fussy when
it comes to food? It’s pretty frustrating isn’t it? Often times food is
a one that young children feel they have some control over their life,
so they play up big at eating time. But, there are genuinely some kids
who have an unknown aversion to certain foods that they haven’t even
tried. As a nutritionist, retired school teacher, mother and
grandmother, I have seen what works to transform the pickiest of
eaters. Ready to find out how? Read on.
True story:
My
3 year old granddaughter, Kaia, wasn’t that keen on eating blueberries,
so her mother decided to get her involved in making a blueberry sauce
for pancakes.
Kaia,
like most kids, enjoys measuring, adding ingredients to recipes, mixing
and stirring. She also loves putting on the little apron and chef’s
hat that grandma (me!) made for her.
While
preparing the sauce, Kaia was “eyeing” the berries keenly as she
dropped them into the saucepan and stirred. She said, “Well, maybe I’ll
eat just one!” Once the sauce and pancakes were ready to eat and the
table set, with the sauce as the main attraction, the family sat down to
eat. Kaia’s brother exclaimed, “This blueberry sauce is so yummy!”
Mommy said, “Kaia made it.” Kaia ended up having 3 servings. Picky
eater of blueberries no more!
The
quiest way to transform your picky eat is to get your kids involved in
growing, tasting, touching, and making meals. This results in a
familiarity, a bonding effect with the foods.
However,
another great idea is to talk about the Color Families of food, what
each family is noted for, and how this helps us grow healthy and
strong. Have you ever noticed that kids’ eyes light up when shown
bright colors? They especially love to look at a rainbow of colors – so
why not apply this to fruit and veggie eating?
You
could call these foods “go grow” foods so that kids can differentiate
between “go grow” healthy and “no grow” unhealthy foods.
Let’s be detectives and find out the main nutrients in the Food Color Families.
Red Family: tomatoes, watermelon, guava, red peppers
: antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C help us fight diseases
Orange Family: Carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, mangoes
: beta-carotene supports the immune system and is a powerful antioxidant
Certain
nutrients found in carrots help the body fight bacteria and toxins that
come in through the mouth and live in the gums and teeth which may lead
to cavities and tooth decay. Carrots can help remove plaque and stains
from teeth when eaten after meals. The fiber acts as a brush in the
digestive system, whisking away bad bacteria. Who doesn’t love baby
carrots? Make them organic to avoid pesticides and herbicides and other
sprays we don’t need in our bodies.
Yellow-Orange Family: oranges, lemons, grapefruit, apricots, papayas, peaches, yellow peppers
: provide lots of vitamin C to keep our cells working well, especially the adrenals
Green Family: spinach, kale, collards, broccoli, dill, parsley, zucchini, green peppers, cabbage, bok choy, romaine lettuce, arugula
: packed with disease-fighting phytonutrient
As research has proven, they are the first family you want to eat every day.
Blue Family: blueberries, purple grapes, blue plums
The pigment (blue color) anthocyanin destroys fr
Red-Purple Family: Grapes, berries, plums, cherries, purple cabbage, beets
: antioxidant powerhouses
Beets are
a rare natural source of betalains, anti-aging pigments to neutralize
toxins, combat inflammation and repair damaged cells. Other nutrients
help the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain, to empower endurance,
energy and memory.
You
can buy beet juice in Health food stores, or add uncooked beets to a
red smoothie with cherries or berries, some leafy greens, liquid and
sweetener of choice, and vanilla extract. Bam! You’ve just helped your
cells repair and regenerate.
You can also purchase beet powder online (e.g. Amazon.com) It works great to color frostings, whipped cream, and baked products. Get creative!
One
of my most popular recipes is the simplest I have which is called
“Fruit Swords”. You can find this recipe in the Snappy Snacks Cookbook
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Mother
and daughter team Erin Kurt, B.Ed. and mom, Laara Exsnar, B.Ed, RHN,
have joined forces to write fun, adventurous stories with their little
characters Celia and Cedric. Erin, a former school teacher and mother of
two young kiddies, and Laara, a retired school teacher and now
nutritionist, have a passion for families, health and yummy food.
Bringing their combined experitise together they’ve created a Read and
Bake Series they hope will bring families continuous hours of fun and
enjoyment.
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