Kale chips! Joy Bauer’s junk food makeovers

We all want our kids to eat well and make healthy choices, but the reality is, most kids are eating way too much fast food, soda and other “junk,” and not nearly enough of the good stuff. I realize you can’t control what your kids order from the hot lunch line or the snacks they grab at their friends’ houses after school. But the good news is, kids eat the majority of their meals at home,

Jan. 8, 2010, 3:36 PM UTC / Source: TODAY contributor

By Joy Bauer

We all want our kids to eat well and make healthy choices, but the reality is, most kids are eating way too much fast food, soda and other “junk,” and not nearly enough of the good stuff.

I realize you can’t control what your kids order from the hot lunch line or the snacks they grab at their friends’ houses after school. But the good news is, kids eat the majority of their meals at home, where we as parents have enormous control over the quality of the foods we prepare and serve to our families.

Meet your kids halfway by learning to prepare healthier homemade versions of their favorite fare, like burgers, fries and pizza. Below, you’ll find five stellar kid-friendly recipes that are way lower in fat, sodium and calories than traditional versions, and every bit as delicious!