Comments on: Healthy Juice…Is there such a thing? A new ROOKIE TIP http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:56:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kelly http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-2250 Kelly Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:51:51 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-2250 Vera, First of all, I'll respond to your email as soon as I can. For those that don't know, Vera is 16 and trying her best to eat healthy when she's not the one that buys the groceries, what a great teen, and what a daunting task! Imagine how healthy your kids will be someday, Vera!! OK, first of all, regarding nitrates, check out the comments here for some new insight on those: http://kellythekitchenkop.com/category/hot-dogs-healthy-version That's too bad about your teeth, I think you could see drastic improvements if you were able to go to a totally whole foods diet, but since that will be tricky until you're buying your own food, for now, read this post from Ann Marie, and maybe there are smaller changes you could make. http://www.cheeseslave.com/2007/11/07/curing-cavities-with-nutrition/ Can you get some cod liver oil? Then drink the healthiest milk you can find: http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/02/healthy-milk.html And try to save leftover bones from dinner and make some bone broth! You could make some chicken soup for you family and they would love it! http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2009/01/homemade-chicken-noodle-soup-a-superfood.html Hope that helps a little! Kelly Vera,

First of all, I’ll respond to your email as soon as I can.

For those that don’t know, Vera is 16 and trying her best to eat healthy when she’s not the one that buys the groceries, what a great teen, and what a daunting task! Imagine how healthy your kids will be someday, Vera!!

OK, first of all, regarding nitrates, check out the comments here for some new insight on those: http://kellythekitchenkop.com/category/hot-dogs-healthy-version

That’s too bad about your teeth, I think you could see drastic improvements if you were able to go to a totally whole foods diet, but since that will be tricky until you’re buying your own food, for now, read this post from Ann Marie, and maybe there are smaller changes you could make. http://www.cheeseslave.com/2007/11/07/curing-cavities-with-nutrition/

Can you get some cod liver oil? Then drink the healthiest milk you can find: http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/02/healthy-milk.html

And try to save leftover bones from dinner and make some bone broth! You could make some chicken soup for you family and they would love it! http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2009/01/homemade-chicken-noodle-soup-a-superfood.html

Hope that helps a little!
Kelly

]]> By: Vera http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-2220 Vera Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:55 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-2220 Every sunday my extended family flocks to my hosue and we have bagels, eggs, and bacon. I have been trying for years to switch my mom over to the "good" eggs, but that's another story. After finding out about sodium nitrates/nitrites, I've cut down the bacon to only one piece, since my mom claims to not be able to find bacon without them. And because bagels are so unneccessarily large, I only eat a half (with a generous helping of butter). We also drink orange juice, so now I'll probably cut it down to a teensy tiny glass or have milk instead. Concerning the cavities, I've had so many. And my dentist told me that my enamel is almost gone. My mom says its because I used to eat lemons straight up, but now I think it might have more to do with juices and all the processed sugar I used to have. Anyway, this next part is a bit off topic, but my dentist wants me to get a special toothpaste, provident I think, that has more fluoride in it. From your other posts about fluoride, I'm not all that happy. Are there any alterntives that will help out my enamel? Every sunday my extended family flocks to my hosue and we have bagels, eggs, and bacon. I have been trying for years to switch my mom over to the “good” eggs, but that’s another story. After finding out about sodium nitrates/nitrites, I’ve cut down the bacon to only one piece, since my mom claims to not be able to find bacon without them. And because bagels are so unneccessarily large, I only eat a half (with a generous helping of butter). We also drink orange juice, so now I’ll probably cut it down to a teensy tiny glass or have milk instead.

Concerning the cavities, I’ve had so many. And my dentist told me that my enamel is almost gone. My mom says its because I used to eat lemons straight up, but now I think it might have more to do with juices and all the processed sugar I used to have.
Anyway, this next part is a bit off topic, but my dentist wants me to get a special toothpaste, provident I think, that has more fluoride in it. From your other posts about fluoride, I’m not all that happy. Are there any alterntives that will help out my enamel?

]]> By: Kelly http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-2070 Kelly Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:26:06 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-2070 Lauren, I agree - if you're going to serve it now and then, this sounds like a great choice! Kelly Lauren,
I agree – if you’re going to serve it now and then, this sounds like a great choice!
Kelly

]]> By: Lauren Anderson http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-2067 Lauren Anderson Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:17:11 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-2067 All of these are very valid points and forgoing juice is certainly one way to go. My kids LOVE juice though, so I had to figure something out. Luckily, the market is starting to offer a few more options for healthy juice. One of these products, <a href="http://www.firstjuice.com/" rel="nofollow">First Juice</a> , actually has 50% less sugar than your typical diluted100% fruit juices made for kids. Each of the flavors also offers an excellent source of vitamins A & C, so all of us are happy! Plus, it's organic, so I do feel better about offering it every once in a while. All of these are very valid points and forgoing juice is certainly one way to go. My kids LOVE juice though, so I had to figure something out. Luckily, the market is starting to offer a few more options for healthy juice. One of these products, First Juice , actually has 50% less sugar than your typical diluted100% fruit juices made for kids. Each of the flavors also offers an excellent source of vitamins A & C, so all of us are happy! Plus, it’s organic, so I do feel better about offering it every once in a while.

]]> By: Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-1261 Kelly the Kitchen Kop Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:47:00 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-1261 Alyssa,<br/><br/>The tricky thing with kombucha is that it's different every time. Sometimes it tastes like vinegar (ick) and other times it tastes like a yummy apple flavored pop. Sometimes my kids will drink it with a little water to cut the vinegar flavor some, or they just won't drink much of one batch, but they'll drink more of the next. <br/><br/>Or you could do what Julie said in the comment above, put it with some organic grape juice, although Betsy (see Kombucha posts) doesn't recommend it.<br/><br/>Shauna, did you ever get an email from my new address??? If THIS email account doesn't let me send you emails either, I'm really going to wonder what's going on! Alyssa,

The tricky thing with kombucha is that it’s different every time. Sometimes it tastes like vinegar (ick) and other times it tastes like a yummy apple flavored pop. Sometimes my kids will drink it with a little water to cut the vinegar flavor some, or they just won’t drink much of one batch, but they’ll drink more of the next.

Or you could do what Julie said in the comment above, put it with some organic grape juice, although Betsy (see Kombucha posts) doesn’t recommend it.

Shauna, did you ever get an email from my new address??? If THIS email account doesn’t let me send you emails either, I’m really going to wonder what’s going on!

]]> By: Michigan Mom2three http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-1260 Michigan Mom2three Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:46:00 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-1260 We have kept our orange juice, but we have returned to the "miniature orange juice glass" that I remember being on my grandparents' table. They had this tiny (4-6 oz) glass of juice, next to a BIG glass of milk and a cup of coffee. Seems reasonable to me. We're also drinking the juice WITH a meal so that slows down the glucose. Other than that, it's milk, water for the kids (tea for me often, or coffee). We also enjoy fresh pressed cidar made at a local farm "in season" we go through a couple gallons in a season, and it's another one of our "seasonal treats".<br/><br/>Shauna We have kept our orange juice, but we have returned to the “miniature orange juice glass” that I remember being on my grandparents’ table. They had this tiny (4-6 oz) glass of juice, next to a BIG glass of milk and a cup of coffee. Seems reasonable to me. We’re also drinking the juice WITH a meal so that slows down the glucose. Other than that, it’s milk, water for the kids (tea for me often, or coffee). We also enjoy fresh pressed cidar made at a local farm “in season” we go through a couple gallons in a season, and it’s another one of our “seasonal treats”.

Shauna

]]> By: Alyssa http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-1257 Alyssa Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:48:00 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-1257 How on earth do you get your kids to drink kombucha? I have trouble drinking it sometimes, I cant get over the vinegar aftertaste. I get past it though because I know how good it is for me. I make it myself and let it go for about 14 days to get most of the sugar out. Do you have any sugestions as to make this more appealing? I use organic black tea. Thank you for any tips... How on earth do you get your kids to drink kombucha? I have trouble drinking it sometimes, I cant get over the vinegar aftertaste. I get past it though because I know how good it is for me. I make it myself and let it go for about 14 days to get most of the sugar out. Do you have any sugestions as to make this more appealing? I use organic black tea. Thank you for any tips…

]]> By: Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-1245 Kelly the Kitchen Kop Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:29:00 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-1245 Sue,<br/><br/>Have you thought about getting a juicer, and throwing whole fruits and veggies in to make a super healthy juice? I'm researching that a bit right now, and somehow I know I'll end up wanting another new appliance soon...<br/><br/>Kelly Sue,

Have you thought about getting a juicer, and throwing whole fruits and veggies in to make a super healthy juice? I’m researching that a bit right now, and somehow I know I’ll end up wanting another new appliance soon…

Kelly

]]> By: Anonymous http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-1242 Anonymous Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:39:00 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-1242 What would you (or anyone out there) say to orange juice with pulp??<br/>Sue E. What would you (or anyone out there) say to orange juice with pulp??
Sue E.

]]> By: cheeseslave http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/10/healthy-juiceis-there-such-thing-new.html/comment-page-1#comment-1227 cheeseslave Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000 http://kellythekitchencop.org/2008/10/16/healthy-juiceis-there-such-a-thing-a-new-rookie-tip/#comment-1227 Oh and yes I am home. Just barely!<br/><br/>I'm done flying with Kate for a while. Ugh!!! 18-month-olds are a handful on planes. And our flight was delayed and took like 7 hours -- horrible. Oh and yes I am home. Just barely!

I’m done flying with Kate for a while. Ugh!!! 18-month-olds are a handful on planes. And our flight was delayed and took like 7 hours — horrible.

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