Earthly Eating

Hardly an exotic vegetables, carrots are a favorite in th U.S. Whether your experience is limited to easy open packaged of baby carrots for a quick snack or includes digging in the dirt and grabbing a green top to unearth this orange find, almost everyone has enjoyed a carrot at one time or another. Nutritionally rich, this form of Queen Anne’s lace wildflower also is incredibly beneficial for the body.

Although all the carrot’s componenets including the greens and seeds, are edible, it’s the root that is the traditional favorite, due to its sweet taste and crunchy texture. It can be enjoyed in a variety of ways; raw, whole, chopped, grated, in salads, soups, and stews, broiled, fried, steamed, and in cakes and puddings as well. The carrots richness in vitamin A is joy to health because the nutrient is required for developing and maintaining cells. The vegetable also contains high levels of antioxidants, which help prevent free radical damage, as well as fiber, biotin, potassium, thiamine, and vitamins B-6, C and K.

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Some fact about the carrot:

•The world’s largest carrot was grown in Plamer, Alaska, by John Evans in 1998, and it weighed 19 pounds.

•The average person consumes 10,866 in their lifetime overall.

•The voice of Bugs Bunny (Mel Blanc) didn’t like carrots at all and would chew them for sound effect then spit them out when the scene was over.

•The last meal on the Titanic was a carrot dish that was creamed.

•The Carrot Capitol of the World is Holtsville, California.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Wishing For Summer Elxir
Serves 4 (8-oz. servings)

Prepare the tea using 4 lemongrass tea bags and 4 cups boiling water. Allow tea to cool. Blend with remaining ingredients until smooth, and enjoy. (The tea has also been know to awaken the third eye.)

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Use of anitbiotic medicine in the first year of a childs life may increase a their risk of asthma by age seven. The impact is greater among lower risk children (those whose mothers where asthma free and who lived in rural areas). You need good bacteria in your digestive tract for normal development of immune system so that you don’t end up with asthma. Look for live, active cultures in natural yogurts and probiotics supplements to offer children especially if they must take antibiotics.

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Baked Salmon with Potatoes, Onions, and Fennel
Serves: 4

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange potato slices in 4 slightly overlapping rows in the bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine onion, fennel, sugar, and thyme. Toss to combine. Arrange onion and fennel mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle the top with capers. Bake 15 minutes.
4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
5. Arrange salmon fillets on top of vegetables.
6. In a samll bowl, combine feta, breadcrumbs, and vermouth. Toss gently to combine. Sprinkle mixture over salmon and vegetables. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes, or until fish is fork-tender.

*Nutrition Facts:
Calories 379 per serving, Fat 11g, (4g sat.), Protein 30g, Carbs 41g, Fiber 5g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Iron 2mg, Sodium 563mg, Calcium 147mg

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In pace of sugary cerals, serve whole grains sweetened with fresh fruit, a great way for you to start the day as well as your children. Whole grains, which break down slowly in digestion, helps lower the risk of atherosclerosis and inflammatory conditions. They also help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. There has a links between lower heart failure to those who eat a whole-grain breakfast as well.

Whole grains help reduce blood pressure and the risk of stroke, benefit people with Type-2 diabetes, and may even enhance learning. Children who eat hot oatmeal preform better on memory test than those who start their day with ready-to-eat cereal. (Source: TFO 2007) Because whole grains are more filling than refined grains, they can also help maintain a healthy weight.

For your knowledge: Making a mealtime staple out of lean chicken breast may protect you and yours from colon cancer. White meat is the form of chicken is important in preventing precancerous polyps of the colon. While a direct line isn’t indentified, chicke is rich in selenium and calcium, both of which have been associatd with some benefits in reducing colorectal cancer risk. (Source: American Journal of Gastroenterology)

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Carrot Flan
Serves 8

5. Serve hot in the custard cups.

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Ficus is a genus of about 800 species of woody trees, shrubs and vines in the family Moraceae, native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the warm temperate zone. The most well known species in the genus is the Common Fig. (Source: Wikipedia)

Other varieties include:

Mission- (black )sweet commonly dried.

Mission figs got their name from the Spanish missionaries who planted them along the California coast in the late-eighteenth century. In season from June through October. Figs have a unique interior that is made up of thousands of tiny flowers that bloom inside the fruit.

They are good source of flavonoids and polyphenols. Figs and other dried fruit were measured for their antioxidant content. A 40 gram portion of dried figs (two medium size figs) produced significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity. Figs also have higher quantities of fiber than any other dried or fresh fruit, and are very high in calcium.

Figs with Ricotta Cheese and Wildflower Honey:
Serves 4 to 6

Quarter figs and arrange them on plates. Add a spoonful of ricotta to each fig and a generaous drizzle of the honey. Serve.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Peach Melba-Stuffed French Toast
Serves: 4

4. Slice the Stuffed French Toast diagonally and top with Berry Syrup. Garnish with powdered sugar and mint sprigs.

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If you have leftovers such as:
• Chicken
• Rice
• Broccoli
• Potatoes
• Winter Greens
• Bacon
• Salmon
• Beans
• Pork
• Stale Bread

Here are ways to use them in recipes:

Egg and Lemon Soup With Chicken:
Serves 4

Leftovers to use:
2 cups finely shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped

Additionally:
4 cups chicken broth
Zest of 1 large lemon, removed in big pieces with vegeatbale peeler
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 larege eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 tbs. fresh lemon juive
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 tbs. chopped flat-leaf parsley

1. Bring broth, zest, cinnamon stick and bay leaf to a boil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cover and boil 5 minutes. Remove zest, cinnamon, and bay leaf with a slotted spoon.

2. Whisk together eggs, yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne in medium bowl.

3. Remove pot from heat. Slowly add 1/2 cup broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Continuing to whisk, slowly pour the egg mixture back into remaining broth.

4. Cook, still whisking constantly, over low heat until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. (Do not allow boroth to boil, or eggs will scramble.) Fold chicken and rice and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls sprinkled with broccoli and parsley.
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Potato, Bacon, and Green Frittata
Serve: 6

Leftovers to use:
1 1/4 cup roasted or boiled potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup cooked greens, such as mustard or kale, chopped
2 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Additonally:
1 1/2 tbs. olive oil
2 large sweet onions, thinkly sliced
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
8 large eggs, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet with oven proof handle over medium heat. Add onions, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper; cook, turning with tongs, 10 minutes, or until well browned. Stir in vinegar and cook 1 minutes longer. Stir in potatoes, greens, bacon, and 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper.

2. Pou eggs over vegetables and stir to blend. Cook over medium heat until mixtues begins to set, 3 minutes. Place skillet in oven and cook until set, 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. To serve, loosen around edges with a rubber spatula and turn out onto a platter.
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Grilled Salmon and White Bean Salad:
Serves: 4

Leftovers to use:
1 2/ cups skinledd grilled slamon or tune pieces, broken into large chunks
2 cups cooked white beans, drained
1 cup green beans

Additionally:
2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed
1 1/2 tsp. thinly shredded fresh sage or minced rosemary leaves

1. Whisk together oil, lemon juice and zest, and pinch of salt and pepper. Toss salmon with 1 tbs. dressing.

2. Toss white and green beans, together. Ladle out onto a sided plate. Alternately stack rings of red onion on top of beans.

3. Ladle out your fish ontop of onions. Add grape tomatoes ontop of fish, then add the fresh sage or rosemary ontop if the grape tomatoes.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Frozen Chocolate Souffles
Serves: 1

Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk for about 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon 2 tbsp. of the chopped cookies into each of the eight 8-to9-ox drinking cups. Cover evenly with half of the pudding mixture. Rpeat leayers. Cover with foil. Freeze 5 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Peel away paper to unmold onto dessert plates. Top each with a cherry. Store leftovers in the freezer.

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1. IN A HEALTHY SOUP: Stir 2 cups of rinsed and dried chopped kale into your favorite potato soup recipe, along with a teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest. Serve topped with garlic croutons.

2. IN A FALL COLESLAW: Follow a basic recipe for cabbage coleslaw, adding 1 cup of finely slivered kale and a small, firm Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and slices into thin pieces.

3. ON PIZZA: Steam kale and squeeze out liquid in a colander or with paper towels. Arrange on pizza dough with sautéed garlic and dollops of fresh ricotta. Bake until crust is golden brown.

4. SIR-FRIED: Cook kale with an equal amount of spinach, one or two cloves of garlic. and a tablespoon of chopped sultana raisins.

5. AS A WRAP: Roll up cooked spicy ground chicken or sautéed wild mushrooms in kale leaves and secure with toothpicks. Brush lightly with oil and broil, turning once, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Black Kale Bruchetta
Serves: 4

2. Toast bread or grill it until slightly crusty. Lightly brush with olive oil. Cut whole garlic cloves in half, rub over toasts, and discard. Top toasts with cooked kale and serve.

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The flavor is:

Tofutti Chocolate Cookie Crunch: Chocolate marbles cookie-kissed cocoa-rich faux cream, making this a gift for dairy-challenged chocoholics. ($3-4)

It’s Soy Delicious Mango Raspberry: Fresh raspberry sauce is swirled into “creamy” mango, all at less than 2 grams of fat per serving. ($2-3)

Purely Decadent Mocha Almond Fudge: Get your buss with this coffee-flavored concoction loaded with roasted almons and infused with cocoa syrup. ($3-4)

Double Rainbow Blueberry Soy Cream: Organic soy milk and whole blueberries are whipped up into an improbably creamy treat that’s only 160 calories per serving. ($3-4)

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Spicy Chicken Mac-Skillet
Serves: 6

Prepare dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through . Reduce heat to medium, stir in tomatoes and soup. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dinner; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. arthly Eating Recipe:

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Proteins are strings of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. A protein is considered “complete” if it contains all eight essential amino acids, thus allowing for tissue growth and repair. Examples of complete proteins include milk, eggs, and meat. Proteins that lack one of more of the essential amino acids are called “incomplete”. They must be combines with complementary foods. Examples of incomplete proteins include leafy green vegetables, beans and nuts.

If you are physically active, aim for a protein intake of approximately 0.5 to 0.8 grams per pound of body weight perday. While there has been considerable debate over whether higher amounts might be even more beneficial, unless you have an underlying kidney disorder, eating a couple hundreed grams of protein per day probably won’t hurt. Protein bars are an acceptable protein and energy supplement for people. A high protein, low-carb diet may even keep you leaner than a traditional high-crab, low-fat diet. Adjust your daily intake to whatever seems to work best for you.

While it’s best if most of the protein intake comes from balanced meals, there is no denying that high-quality bars and powders have their advantages. The first is convenience. Grabbing a bar on your way out the door to work or classes or mixing up a soy or whey protein shake takes seconds is quick and easy. The second advantage is that the saturated fat and cholesterol normally found in high-quality protein sources can be replaced with healthier alternatives. Finally, some bars and powders have additonal ingredients not normally found in a the common protein or have lower levels of the addition. Some contain chromium, glutamine, or creatine monhydrate. Protein and amino acids represent an exciting intersection of nutrition and overall wellness. Not all proteins are the same though and you may feel that protein bats and powders provide benefits that whole foods do not. (Source: Some information pulled from TFL 2007)

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Sweet Potato Casserole:
Serves: 8-12

3. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.

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1. In Tacos: Wrap the chicken, lettuse, cherry tomatoes, chredded pepper Jack cheese, and your favorite salsa in a soft tortilla.

2. In A Sandwich: Make a new-wave Reuben with rye bread, Canadian beacon, sliced chciken, red onion, and Swiss cheese.

3. In A Salad: Toss chicken with sliced pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and baby green with a mustard vinaigrette.

4. In Barbecue: Heat shredded chicken in your favorite barbecue sauce; serve on a bun with coleslaw.

5. In Hash: Sauté shredded chicken with scallions, cooked potatoes, lemon zest and juice, and lots of freshly ground pepper.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Apple-Berry Pomegranate Freezer Jam
Serves: about 5 *8 oz.) half pints

5. Ladle jam into clean plastic 8 oz. freezer jars to the fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately, and refrigerate up ti three weeks or freeze up to one year.thly Eating Recipe:

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•The Claim: High hormone levels in dairy cause early-onset of puberty:

The Truth: Many parents voice concern over added hormones used in dairy production, but the truth is this, the synthetic hormones at the cent of the debate is rBST (also knows as rBGH), which is given to cows to increase conventionaldaity production. The FDA maintains that the hormone is inactive in our bodies and that little is absorbed during digestion. These are critics, however, who disagree and are concerned about even slight exposure to synthetic hormones. If you want to reduce your families exposure to hormones, buy organic milk. And watch your whild’s weight and your own. If the parents are truly concerned about the early onset of puberty, they should make great efforts to prevent obesity. That’s because menstruation may start earlier in overweight girls compared with those who are at their ideal body weight.

• The Claim: Antibiotics use in livestock contributes to antibiotic resistance.

The Truth: Overuse, whether through agriculture or medicine, puts us all at risj for antibiotic resistance. However, dairy producers take precautions to make sure antibiotics don’t end up in conventional milk. As far as how meat is handled, it’s tested to avoid high levels of anitbiotics. But some argue that the European Union has been more prudent because, unlike the U.S., it has banned feeding antibiotics to livestock to increase growth. If you are concerned, always buy organic meat, which is free of anitbiotics.

• The Claim: Organic foods are more nutritious.

The Truth: In some cases, organic produce does contain more disease-fighting phytochemicals. However, don’t think that you will never get the cold or flu again by eating strictly organic fruits and vegetables. Nutrient content can vary depending on factors such as soil type, rainfall, temperature, and harvesting techniques. That is whay people shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that a varied diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables-regardless of wheather this fare is orginis or not-is your best bet to ward off illness. Ultimately, when it cones to buying organic, you have to decide what feels right for your family. It may make you feel terrible to some days spend $3 more on a opint of strawberries, but if buying organic is important to you, you will spend that much if not more.

›Tip: Don’t be shy to ask your grocers to offer organic fare. If there is high demand, they may stock it.

›Did you know: Despite some claims in stores, fish can not be certified as organic because no U.S. standards currently exist for fish and seafood.

(Source: Some information pulled from AB)

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Ritz Clubs:
Serves 16 (two topped crackers each)

Toss tomatoes, spinach, and radishes together; dress with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Top the turkey with a rounded teaspoon of the tomato relish. Serve.

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Those successful at shedding at least 30 pounds, and keeping them off, do more than just eat breakfast regularly. Here are other behaviors that can help you lose weight, and the big additon is: THESE HABITS HELP YOU KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF AS WELL:

Crunch the numbers: Read lables, be mindful of the number of calories in food, and actively monitor and limit your daily intake to be sure that you are buring at least as many calories as you are taking in. Simple inattention leads to mindless over-eating of nonessential calories and fats.

Always in moderation: If your favorite past-time was sitting on grandma’s porch, packing back the nutty buddies and sipping on Kool-Aid® without a care in the world, and you still do this practice at the age of 30, STOP! A child’s metabolism is a lot higher than an average, healthy adults. Remember, you may like that Hershey’s® candybar, but only eat some and save the rest for later. You don’t want to undo what you have worked so hard to achieve. Plus, if you eat it all the time, it’s not a treat. Allow a day to give thanks to your grandma for such wonderful times on the porch and eat a FEW cookies in that/her memory.

Go low-fat, not low-carb: No matter how they initially lost weight, People say they keep the weight off by limiting fat, not corbohydrates, in their daily diets.

Exercise at least one hour a day: You have probably got this one covered, but if not here are some ideas to get your motivated. Everyone needs a break from their day to day activitys and choas. Go for a short stroll, possibly a 15 minute one at breakfast, and another one at lunch then head out just before dinner or after dinner for a 30 minute walk. If you have a treadmill in your home or office, it’s even easier than you think. Investing in exercise equipment like a treadmill, is never a waste of money (you have to use it though.)

Step in the scale: Those who maintain thier weight use the scale at least once a week, and they take action as soon as they notice the number tipping more north. Never be affraid of seeing how much you weigh. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, it is however, ashaming to not fix the problem. Be it over-weight or under-weight.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Apricot Oatmeal Cookies:
Serves: Makes, 4 dozen large cookies

Preheat oven to 375 degress and place rack in the center position in your oven. Beat butter and shortening with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after weach addition. Stir in vanilla. Grind oats in a blender or food processor until fine, then combine together with flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually stir flor mixture into butter mixture. Fold oats, apricots and nuts into batter and drop by heaping tablspoons, about 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool throughly before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Variety, speed and ease are all important to a successful breakfast. These quick-menu ideas provide plenty of carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats to help you stay fueled through the entire day.

• Multigrain bagel with low-fat cream cheese, sliced melon, a glass of skim milk, and 100 precent fruit juice or sports drinks with low-sugar content.

• One to two cups of ready-to-eat, low-sugar cereal with skim milk, 1/2 cup of berries or one small banana, and juice.

• Fresh fruit salad, two slices of whole-whear toast spread with alond butter, a glass of milk, and furit juice.

• One cup of granola or muesli topped with nofat or low-fat yogurt and berries, and fruit juice.

• One or two whole-grain English muffins spread with whole-fruit jam, a handful of whole alomnds or trail mix without sugary additions (such as M&Ms) and a bottled low-fat smoothies.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Tropical Dessert Pizza:
Serves: 12 slices

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan. Place cookie dough rounds in a circle in middle of greased pan. Press rounds to form a 9-inch circle. 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes. 3. Stir pectin and sugar in a bowl until well blended. Add pineapple, papya and mango. Continue stirring for 3 minutes. reserve 1 cup jam. Set aside. 4. Ladle remaining jam into clean plastic 8 oz. freezer jars to fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate up to three weeks of freeze up to one year. 5. Spread whipped topping over cooled cookie. refrigerate additional 5 minutes, just to set. Spread reserved tropical jam on top of whipped topping. Sprinkle ith macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips and cocnut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Microwave cooking is so easy and speedy, and perfect for everday recipes. Here are some helpful hints to get you cooking like a champ.

• Use microwave cookware: Most ovenproof glassware is microw-wave safe, too.

• Pierce foods before placing in microwave: Poking the skin of root vegetables like potates, sweet potateoes and squash with a forkl will allow steam to escape so these foods won’t burst in the oven.

• Rotate your food: If you microwave doesn’t have a rotating plate, stop halfway through cooking and tirn the dish 90 degrees so the food cooks evenly.

• Vented plate covers are a must-have: Save yourself messy splatter by simply covering soups and saucy dishes., These covers are also great to use when reheating foods.
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Pizza Macaroni Bake:
Serves 2

Transfer to a lightly greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° F for 25-30 miniutes or until liquid is heated through.

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For Preschool: (Ages 3 to 4)

Water or Milk: Don’t serve sugary juice drinks.

Turkey and Cheese roll-ups with organic string cheese: Try Applegate Farm’s.

Kashi TLC Crackers: Or other whole-grain crackers.

Newman-O’s: It’s similar to the classic Oreo® but packed with a lot more wholesome and organic qualities.

Kiwi and Red Pepper slices:Packed with vitamin C. If you child doesn’t like like red peppers, tuck in cherry tomatoes or red or green grapes instead.
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For Elementary School: (Ages 5 to 10)

Sandwich:Organic peanut and cinnamon rasin swirl butter, and sliced bananas on whole grain bread. It gives protein, potassium, and fiber.

Reduced Fat Milk:Try Horizon’s single-serving boxes of milk. It gives calcium.

Crisy Cheddars: Try Back To Nature.

Lemon Iced Cookies:Try My Family Farm. It has no artificial ingredients.

Organic peeles mini carrots with dip:Prewrapped sets like ones from Earthbound Farm com with ranch dressing.
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For Junior High School: (Ages 11 to 13)

Stoneyfield Squeezers: These tubes of yogurt are quick in kids lunches. And they give calcium too.

Sparkling Tangerine Juice:Try Santa Cruz Organics soda. It has organic cane juice in place of high fructose corn syrup.

An Apple: It’s good to have hand-held fruit so children can handle it better. It also gives fiber.

Noodles with chicken and broccoli: Try eggnoodles with roasted chicken and steamed vegetables. Make sure to use nonfried ramen, panfried noodles may have trans-fats. Top the dish off with sesame seeds.
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For High School: (Ages 14 to 18)

Hummus with Whole Grain Pita bread:Whole gran pita gives vitamin B and fiber.

Dried Fruits and Nuts:Try Peeled Snacks’ Shockolate packs.

Jones Organics Red Tea Tropical: This beerage is caffine-free and has a cooling effect.

Spinach salad:It give iron, vitamin C, and Beta-carotene (an antioxidant). And Feta cheese is lower in fat then most cheeses.
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For The Office: (Adults)

Lentil Soup:Gives protein and fiber is filling and low-calories as well. Try Moosewood Kitchens’ vegetarian versions.

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Panini Half Sandwich:If you make it wil arugula and roasted peppers it adds fiber and vitamins C and A.

Lesser Evil Kettle Corn:It’s a natural snack and free of the sweetness of corn syrup.

Teany Herbal Citrus Cooler: It’s caffeine-free and keeps you lifted with energy through the afternoon.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Loaded “Baked Potato” Soup:
Serves 4

Serve topped with reserved bacon, cheese, onions and sour cream.

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• 100% ORGANIC: Contains only organic ingredients (except for water and salt).

• ORGANIC: At least 95 precent of the ingredients are produced organically. The remining 5 percent can be on organic agricultrual ingredients, such as cornstarch, that aren’t commercially available in organic form, as well as substances allowed on the National List.

• MADE WITH ORGANIC INGREDIENTS: At least 70 precent of the ingredients are orgainc; the product can’t contaion added sulfites, a food preservative. Up to 30 precent of the product’s ingredients can be nonorganic or include substances from the Nation List.

• LESS THAN 70 PRECENT ORGANIC: The organic elements must be clearly listed in teh ingredient statement. For a rundown of all “green” IDs, such as “free-range” and “natural” go to Eco-Labeling.

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Cherry Tomato and Portobello Omelet:
Serves 1

In a small bowl, beat together eggs and dressing until belnded. Pour egg mixture into pan. (Mixture should set immediately at edges.) With an inverted pancake turner, carefully push cooked portions at edges toward center so incooked portions can reach hot pan surface, tilting pan and moving cooked portions as necessary. When top is thinkened and no visble liquid egg remain, fill with reserved mushroom mixture. With pancake turner, fold omelet in half or roll. Invert onto plate with a quick flip of the wrist or slide from pan onto plate. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

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