50 Ways to Take the Junk out of Junk Food: Quick and Nutritious Treats to Make with Your Kids [Paperback]

Julie Whittingham (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

A collection of 50 recipes for snacks and treats that are nutritious and simple enough to be prepared in 15 minutes or less. This book offers tasty (even to kids!) alternatives to the sugar- and fat-rich snacks that nutritionists tell us form far too large a part of the diets of many American children. It provides creative ideas to reverse the unhealthy diet habits of kids who may suffer from obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, mood swings, and tooth decay. These recipes are fun, simple, and fast, and can be the start of a new tradition in family healthy eating.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Too many of the snacks that American kids indulge in are loaded with hydrogenated fats, refined sugar, and white flour. Doctors are finding that when dietary changes are made, kids' behavior and health improve.
50 Ways to Take the Junk out of Junk Food will help you and your family eat healthier with ideas and recipes for fifty wise alternatives to the foods kids love most. Now you can make Peanut Butter Oat Balls for a nutritious candy, Eggy Jam Sandwiches to give your picky child some protein before school, Fruit Kabobs with Orangey Sauce instead of sugar-rich foods at a sleepover, and Cashew Butter Tamales that are simply packed full of everything good.
From Peach Enchiladas and Macaroon Muffins to Banana Sandwich Squares, Raspberry Creamy Pops, and Honey-Kissed Hot Chocolate, these creative and kid-approved recipes by nutritionist and mom Julie Whittingham are delicious, simple, and easy to prepare. Many of these low-fat, natural treats can be made in less than 15 minutes and all are simple enough to be made by a child alone.

About the Author

Julie Whittingham lives in Apple Valley, California, where she is a wife and a mother of three grown sons who still enjoy her "junkless" baked treats. She attained a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Clayton College and is pursuing her master's and Ph.D. degrees with an eye toward teaching nutrition seminars at colleges and health organizations. Julie is a member of the Coalition for Natural Health, a former manager of two health food stores, and the owner of a convention management company.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762728698
• ISBN-13: 978-0762728695
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,894,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book I've been looking for!, February 22, 2005

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This review is from: 50 Ways to Take the Junk out of Junk Food: Quick and Nutritious Treats to Make with Your Kids (Paperback)

I took this book out of our library and was so surprised to find that I and my family (and neighbors and friends) liked every recipe! They are just simple, healthy and tasty snack-food recipes (I hope she writes another book on dinners). Many are even vegan. And I could find all the ingredients in my own cupboards - no special shopping. Finding a book with a couple of good things in it usually makes me happy, but this book with many good things has me ecstatic! This one I went out and bought.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-prepare, tasty, fun, and nutritionally sound, March 6, 2004

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This review is from: 50 Ways to Take the Junk out of Junk Food: Quick and Nutritious Treats to Make with Your Kids (Paperback)

50 Ways To Take The Junk Out Of Junk Food by nutrition expert Julie Whittingham is a straightforward and elegantly simple collection of recipes for helping the family eat healthier. Offering fifty alternatives to the unhealthier foods and treats that kids love most, 50 Ways To Take The Junk Out Of Junk Food includes easy-to-prepare, tasty, fun, and nutritionally sound fare such as baked apples, fruit kabobs, banana sandwich squares, and more. 50 Ways To Take The Junk Out Of Junk Food is very highly recommended -- especially for families struggling to strike a sound balance in today's sugar-saturated society.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Snacks for Adults & Kids!, June 7, 2006

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This review is from: 50 Ways to Take the Junk out of Junk Food: Quick and Nutritious Treats to Make with Your Kids (Paperback)

I know that to many kids, the word "healthy" is a nasty word. To many, it conjures up images of brussell sprouts or alfalfa sprouts. Thankfully, my boys are not too picky about foods. With that said, it is always fun to find new ways to make healthy snacks.

With that in mind, I picked up this book from my local library. It contains 50 different recipes for quick and healthy snack foods that kids and their parents will enjoy. Some of our favorites include: Honey Nut Corn, Peach Enchiladas, Yummy Apple Cookies, Icy Grape Drink, Honey Peach Dip, Raspberry Creamy Pops, and Banana Sandwich Squares. Enjoy!