Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love to eat foods that are both delicious and healthful; why settle for just one or the other? Adagio Teas offers a wide variety of high-quality herbal teas, which are caffeine-free and have no added sugars! Even better, fruit teas contain high levels of Vitamin C and are packed with minerals and antioxidants. A cold glass of iced herbal tea is a a great alternative to sugary soda on a warm day when the kids need a refreshing drink. The Berry Blast tea is a mouthwatering blend of natural fruits and spices, including raspberries, cranberries, and elderberries. The Mango Melange tea  is a tangy, fruity, tropical blend made from fresh mango pieces, apple, and hibiscus flowers.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The berry tea is my favorite because berries are my favorite!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love these herbal teas, especially the Berry Blast and Mango Melange flavors, because they are sweet and refreshing; I love them because they are free of added sugars and provide other great health benefits such as antioxidants and improving oral health. I like to make a big batch of cold tea overnight in the fridge; it’s so easy! I pop a couple of tea bags into a jar filled with cold water, stick it in the fridge before I head to bed, and when the kids and I wake up in the morning, it’s ready to go!

Flavorful Features:

Here are some other herbal tea flavors that we love:

• Wild Strawberry
• Piña Colada
• Fruit Medley
• Dewy Cherry

Check out all the other delicious herbal teas that Adagio Teas has to offer!

The Icing on the Cake:

Who knew tea had so many health benefits? Flavonoids are one of the key ingredients in tea that promotes health; these antioxidants can help prevent cell damage. 

Time to Eat?!

Adagio Teas’ herbal teas are great for families because they are caffeine-free and have no added sugar, which means they are perfect for any time of day! Enjoy some tea in the morning to start your day, or to cool down in the afternoon.f

Good to Go?

Pop a couple of tea bags in your purse to bring with you on the go, or add a tea bag to a cold water bottle and let it steep all day for a refreshing drink wherever your day takes you.

Mix it Up!

Make a batch of cold tea in a jar overnight in the fridge, and then make ice cubes with the tea to add to water and other drinks!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Let’s face it, kids don’t always make the most health-conscious decisions when it comes to food. Sometimes, the not-so-healthy options are what they want, like that can of sugary soda. Fortunately, AquaBall is here to help and make water fun for kids. Created by parents, AquaBall is sugar-free, preservative-free, naturally flavored water your kids will love. There are 10 ounces of purified water in every bottle, with nothing to hide; just the best and healthiest ingredients around.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mommy lets me have this whenever I want! It tastes like juice!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

AquaBall makes it easy for me to get my kids to drink more water, which they used to never drink enough of. There are so many “kids’ juices” out there, but they all have so much sugar! I like that this has no preservatives or artificial flavors.

Flavorful Features:

AquaBall comes in other delicious flavors. Try them all!

• Strawberry Lemonade
• Grape
• Fruit Punch
• Berry Frost

The Icing on the Cake:

All of AquaBall’s fun flavors are a good source of vitamins B3, B5, B6, and C!

Time to Eat?!

AquaBall is a good choice any time of the day! Give one to the kids to bring to school so they can stay hydrated all day long

Good to Go?

It’s easy to take AquaBall with you on the go anywhere. Throw one in a backpack, purse; wherever you go!

Mix it Up!

Instead of milk or plain water in the kids’ next smoothie, why not use their favorite AquaBall flavor?

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Be blissful with Fruit Bliss! Fruit Bliss Soft Dried Deglet Dates contain everything The Creative Kitchen loves about dried fruit. Their organic dates are all-natural, preservative-free, and contain no added sugar. They are moist and juicy, a tasty contradiction to the idea of a ‘dried fruit’! Fruit Bliss shares the happiness and gives a portion of their profits to organizations that promote healthy lifestyles so you can feel good about spending AND eating.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The dried dates are so sweet!
 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The dates come in resealable pouches that are perfect for saving leftovers. The resealable packaging allows me to carry it around in my bag without worrying about them spilling everywhere. It also means that my kids and I have a healthy, tasty snack on hand even when we’re out of the house. My family and I love them because they are moist and sweet—they can satisfy our snack craving any time of day!

Flavorful Features:

Fruit Bliss products also come in other fruits such as:

• Organic Turkish Apricots
• Organic French Agen Plums
• Organic Turkish Figs
• Organic Medley

The Icing on the Cake:

Fruit Bliss Organic Deglet Nour Dates are certified gluten-free, USDA organic, certified vegan, and contain no GMOs. They are also naturally sun sweetened so they contain no preservatives or added sweeteners!
 

Mix it Up!

Dice Fruit Bliss Organic Deglet Nour Dates and add them to homemade baked goods instead of chocolate chips for a burst of sweetness!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

With busy mornings and kids headed back to school, it can be difficult to serve a nutrient-packed breakfast every day and easier to grab a sugary cereal or skip breakfast altogether! Breakfast is an important meal that gives your body and mind the boost they need to get going in the morning. Studies show that eating breakfast has great cognitive benefits, including improved memory recall time, improved grades, and higher test scores – meaning a healthful breakfast is not only important for your kids’ bodies to grow, but also important for their brains to grow. Help your kids start the school year off right by beginning their days with a high-quality protein breakfast to provide them with the energy and nourishment they need to make the grade!

Sugary Cereal Facts

Many kids’ breakfast cereals contain over 60% of the recommended daily amount of sugar in one serving, and some contain as many as six different types of sweeteners!

Breakfast cereals are one of the biggest sources of added sugars in young kids’ diets – ranking 5th – just after sugar-sweetened beverages, cookies, candy, and ice cream. Cereals with cartoon characters on the box usually contain the most added sugars, with a typical serving containing as much sugar as three chocolate chip cookies!

Eggs to the Rescue!

Stop that morning sugar high and prevent the afternoon crash by selecting a high-protein breakfast, like eggs, over cereals and yogurts that contain added sugar.

Eggs are naturally sugar-free and provide one of the highest quality proteins of any food available! A single egg has more than 6 grams of protein, with almost half of the protein found in the yolk. Not only is protein an important nutrient that is necessary for muscle growth and body repair, high-protein meals have been shown to keep you feeling fuller for longer than low-protein meals.

Quick and Easy Recipes

Get your daily dose of high-protein eggs with these delicious, simple recipes by Cricket Azima:

Breakfast Cake

Breakfast Pizza

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.