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Pucker Up for a Sweet (and Sour) Chance to Win
Everyone loves to win, but how about having some fun in the process? With that in mind, Sour Jacks®, the mouth-puckering sour and sweet chewy candy brand, launches the Sour Jacks ® “Pucker Face” contest. Simply submit your best Sour Jacks® “Pucker Face” photo for a chance to win. One grand-prize winner will receive a $500 “Fandango Bucks” movie theatre gift certificate, a one-year supply of Sour Jacks® and a chance to see his or her winning entry on Sour Jacks® promotional materials nationwide. Ten runners-up will each receive a one-year supply of Sour Jacks (valued at $100). Contest ends May 31, 2011. For official rules and to enter online, go to sourjacks.com.
Cook Up a Sweet Treat to Win
For the recipe creators of the world, make sure your next entry is for the Sun-Maid® Milk Chocolate Raisins “Naturally Irresistible” Recipe Contest. Show the makers of these
bite-size treats how you use them to elevate recipes to new heights. The prizes for this contest are as irresistible as the recipes promise to be. One grand-prize winner will receive $1,000; one second-place prize winner will receive a Red Kitchen Aid® 5-quart Artisan Stand Mixer (value $100). Contest ends April 30, 2011. For official rules and to enter online, go to chocolateraisins.com.
What Our Kids Aren’t Eating
According to the Journal of American College of Nutrition, only 25 percent of kids met the daily recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake, which in turn creates an array of nutrient deficiencies that can have lasting health implications. Combat the problem by turning the missing nutrients into a treasure hunt with your kids.
| What’s Missing | Who’s Missing It | Where to Find It |
| calcium | ||
| Vital for building strong, dense bones. Also important in many cell and muscle functions | Calcium’s a concern for children of all ages, but especially among young children and girls between ages 9 and 13 | Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, oranges, milk and other dairy products |
| iron | ||
| Helps our bodies produce energy, as well as maintain a healthy immune system | Infants and adolescent girls | Lean red meat, legumes, tofu, green vegetables, mushrooms and tomatoes |
| vitamin D | ||
| Builds strong bones and teeth, fights inflammation, and protects against diabetes, heart disease and cancer | More than half of all children have inadequate levels of vitamin D in their blood | Milk, eggs, salmon and shrimp. For infants, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends providing vitamin D supplements |
| vitamin E | ||
| Promotes healthy cell communication, fights off free radicals and guards skin against ultraviolet light | Only 48 percent of children ages 1 to 8 meet their daily requirements | Sunflower seeds, almonds, olives, papaya, spinach and blueberries |
| fiber | ||
| Normalizes blood-sugar levels to fight against diabetes, maintains cholesterol levels and aids satiety |
According to a USDA report, only 3 percent of children eat an adequate amount of fiber |
Whole fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, peas, berries, cauliflower, spinach and carrots |
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