Guest Dr. Keith Kantor talks about Nutrition for Kids
With obesity rising in the U.S. and P.E. being taken out of the schools, it has become critically important that parents encourage their children to eat healthfully and have an active lifestyle. In the third episode of Carma’s Cookery, I chat with Dr. Keith Kantor about nutrition for kids.
Dr. Kantor has been an advocate of natural food and healthy living for 27 years. In 1994 he was appointed CEO of Service Foods, Inc., the largest all natural food company of its kind in the United States. He has severa relevant degrees, include a Masters in Nutritional Science from Kaplan University (Summa Cum Laude), and both a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science and a Doctorate of Science degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Corllins University. He also holds undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry.
More recently, he authored the a family-friendly book for kids and their parents called The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice.
Recipes from the Video
Mandarin Orange & Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
3 cups mandarin orange, fresh, peeled & sliced
10 mint leaves, fresh
5 cups baby spinach, fresh
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 fennel bulb, chopped
2 Tbsp, extra virgin olive oil
Toss together and serve
Guacamole
Prep time: 10 minutes
3 ripe avocados
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 bunch chopped, fresh, cilantro
1 chopped jalapeño
Juice from 1 lime
dash high quality salt
Combine with a spoon, fork or food processor depending on how chunky or smooth you want the texture. Serve with veggies, such as carrots or cucumbers.
Berry Spinach Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
1-2 cups almond or coconut milk
1 cup frozen or fresh berries
1 handful of fresh or frozen spinach
1 Tbsp ground flax seed
4 oz plain yogurt
Combine in the blender. Blend on high, adding ice if needed. Serve.
Banana Dairy-Free Ice-cream
Prep time: 5 minutes
6 frozen bananas
1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1/2 cup walnuts
Blend and serve immediately. May be frozen to thicken it.
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