It’s mid-summer and the temperatures are rising! These clear and sun-shining days are the perfect time to be active with friends and family. Did you know that it is recommended to participate in an average of 60 minutes of moderate to intense activity every day?? Staying active while growing helps… -Improve mood through hormonal changesContinue reading “Summertime Fun”
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3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Good morning, creators! If it’s not morning when you’re reading this, don’t worry. These pancakes are so incredibly easy and delicious that you will want to make them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is likely that you already have all of the ingredients you need in the house. These pancakes are not only easy, but alsoContinue reading “3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes”
Be Brave! (Build Variety)
Is it bad to be a picky eater? Here’s the deal. Every food has different nutrients in it. If we eat a lot of different foods, we get a lot of different nutrients. If we eat the same foods over and over, we may get a lot of some nutrients and be missing out onContinue reading “Be Brave! (Build Variety)”
Art + Eat: Greek Yogurt Finger Painting
Who likes painting? Who likes snacking? Today’s post combines two of the world’s most wonderful activities! Greek yogurt finger painting is both a fun activity, and a colorful, nutritious snack. You will only need two ingredients: White Greek yogurt (plain, vanilla, honey, or coconut) Food Coloring (a pack of 4 colors should only cost aroundContinue reading “Art + Eat: Greek Yogurt Finger Painting”
Simple Salsa
One simple way to make your food more nutritious is to make something homemade that you would normally eat canned. Today we are making a salsa fresca, also known as pico de gallo. The challenge is to swap this out for canned salsa. First, the grocery list to give to your parents: 4 roma tomatoes 1/2Continue reading “Simple Salsa”
Veggie Vibes
Welcome to Part 2 of the MyPlate series! We talked about what MyPlate is and now we are going to take a closer look at each section with some fun games and contests. First off we have fruits and veggies. Remember when mom said to eat your veggies? We need to not only eat them,Continue reading “Veggie Vibes”
The Best Spinach You Never Tasted
You’ve probably heard how healthy dark green vegetables are. This is because most dark leafy greens have a lot of Vitamins A, C, E, K, and folate. These are all important to keep our body working at its best. Instead of only eating them alone, it helps to think of creative ways to fit themContinue reading “The Best Spinach You Never Tasted”
The Perfect Plate is MyPlate!
Last week we talked about how to ‘Fight BAC’, and this week we got a taste of the Mediterranean Burrito! Today let’s talk about the best way to fill up your plate. The USDA put out a great picture diagram to help you remember what needs to go into each meal: Let’s start with myContinue reading “The Perfect Plate is MyPlate!”
The Mediterranean Burrito
Many of you have had a classic bean and cheese burrito originating from Mexico. All the fillings wrapped up snug in a tortilla, it is always a favorite. Today’s recipe is the burrito with a Mediterranean twist. Mediterranean means coming from the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, such as southern France, Italy, and Greece. ThisContinue reading “The Mediterranean Burrito”
Fight “BAC”!
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a master chef? Or of being that one friend that everyone can’t stop talking about how AMAZING your food is? Or have you simply just wanted to make something better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a snack after school? Well look no further, you have comeContinue reading “Fight “BAC”!”
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