Here I go raving about Kids Health. Com again. I found this fantastic recipe section. That gives quick and easy recipes for the whole family.

What I loved most is that it gives recipes for kids who have different diseases like: Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes or a vegetarian menu. That really made me happy to see this. It will help parents and children alike who need to learn to cook and eat healthy in order to control their general health.

What a cool idea. As you can tell I really love the Kids Health web site. I think every parent should check it out and see what they have listed on there that might enhance your general knowledge about your family and good health.

Here is the link again if you wish to check out the Recipes listed. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/recipes/index.html

"Check out these quick and easy recipes for families with all kinds of nutritional needs - from tasty meals and snacks for everyday living to scrumptious recipes geared toward lactose intolerance, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and vegetarianism."

Every Pic Nic needs ANTS ON A LOG (Here is the recipe)
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/recipes/recipes_family/ants_on_log.html

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

2 celery sticks
6 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. raisins
Directions:

Wash the celery and cut it into pieces (each piece should be about 5 inches long).
Spread peanut butter in u-shaped part of celery, from one end to the other.
Press raisins gently into peanut butter.
Enjoy your ants on a log!
Serves: 2

Serving size: 1 celery stick

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

317 calories
12 g protein
24 g fat
19 g carbohydrate
4 g fiber
0 mg cholesterol
266 mg sodium
37 mg calcium
1.2 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: September 2003

Chow down and enjoy a good healthy treat.