{"product_id":"brain-foods-for-kids-isbn-9780553383355","title":"Brain Foods for Kids","description":"After writing several award-winning health and nutrition titles that have had great success in the UK, Nicola Graimes makes her debut in the US market with the first book to focus on children and brain power and the foods that truly can improve intelligence and those that can hinder it. With her exciting positive twist on the link between the food that children eat and their mental development, Graimes offers parents new ways and reasons to give their children (from pregnancy through primary school)  and  the essential foods and nutrients they require. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRAIN FOODS FOR KIDS includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-A clear and easy-to-follow introduction to the principles of good childhood nutrition and information on all the latest science on brain-boosting foods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Practical, kid-tested advice on incorporating the essential foods into a child-friendly diet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Special \"brain-box\" features to explain the health-giving, mind-boosting properties of each of the featured dishes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Teaches how to recognize foods containing additives and pesticides, and how to choose healthy, nutritious ingredients\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Advice on using diet to control and avoid behavioral problems such as ADHD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraimes divides the book into two sections.  The first is full of advice, bursting with color photographs and helpful scientific facts as palatable for adult readers as the recipes are for their children.  The second part covers  more than 100 recipes for every meal of the day, parties, picnics, and plenty of delicious snacks. And the perforated at-a-glance weekly menu planner can be torn out for posting on the fridge.Born in London in 1962, Nicola Graimes has been an editor, journalist and author for the past 20 years and has written numerous books based on health, nutrition, organic food and children's diets.  She was editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Vegetarian, Vegetarian Living\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood Food Retailing\u003c\/i\u003e.  Her book, \u003ci\u003eGreat Healthy Food for Vegetarian Kids\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded Best Vegetarian Cookbook 2002 in the UK. She is married with two young children and lives in Brighton, Sussex, England.\u003cb\u003eHere is a sample recipe from over 100 that are included in \u003ci\u003eBrain Food For Kids\u003c\/i\u003e.  These recipes have been created with children in mind, but can also be enjoyed by adults.  They contain the foods that are said to be the most beneficial for the brain, and in some instances have been shown to improve IQ, memory, attention span, and concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVOCADO DIP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCrunchy raw vegetables seem to be more acceptable to many children, and dipping them into this nutritious garlicky guacamole adds to the appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eServes 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e1 ripe medium-size avocado\u003cbr\u003e1 small garlic clove, crushed\u003cbr\u003e1 tbsp lemon juice\u003cbr\u003e1 tbsp mayonnaise\u003cbr\u003evarious raw vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, cucumber, celery, baby corn, carrots, snow peas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 \u003c\/b\u003eCut the avocado in half and remove the pit.  Scoop the flesh out of the skin.  Transfer the flesh to a blender or processor and add the garlic, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.  Process until the dip is the consistency you prefer.  Alternatively, place the ingredients in a bowl and mash together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 \u003c\/b\u003ePrepare the vegetables to dip into the avocado mixture: cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets; de-seed the peppers and cut into strips; cut celery, cucumber, and carrots into sticks, and leave snow peas and baby corn whole.  You may wish to blanche the snow peas or corn slightly first.  Serve with the dip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrain Box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlthough \u003cb\u003eavocados \u003c\/b\u003eare fairly high in fat, it is the beneficial monounsaturated type.  Avocados are best eaten when just ripe to get the full benefit of their antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, which protect brain cells against destructive free radicals.  They also contain B-complex vitamins for memory and clarity of thought.","brand":"Delta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301837525221,"sku":"NP9780553383355","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780553383355.jpg?v=1767723012","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/brain-foods-for-kids-isbn-9780553383355","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}