Tag: health
Milk, it’s aMOOzing!
People make a big deal about the importance of milk in a kid's diet and for a good reason! You've probably seen the "Got Milk?" ads or you might have noticed how milk is always served at school lunches. The reason for all this is because milk is good for you! Milk has been around… Continue reading Milk, it’s aMOOzing!
#12 of 12 Days of Kids Create
We have reached the final day of The 12 Days of Kids Create! What was your favorite day? Today we're finishing up with a few tips on how to keep celebrations happy, healthy, and active! Check out the list below to see how you can make the holidays even better. 😁 Happy Holidays!
Pomegranate!
Pomegranates start showing up in grocery stores at the end of November and early December. This time of year is when pomegranates are in season, meaning they're super juicy and delicious! In french the word pomegranate translates to "apple with many seeds" - makes sense! The seeds inside a pomegranate are called arils - arils… Continue reading Pomegranate!
#6 of 12 Days of Kids Create
The winter months have different fruits and vegetables in season than the summer months. Don't miss out on eating these yummy fruits and veggies while they're in their prime. Check out the list below to learn what is in season this time of year: Fruits: ApplesBananasOrangesGrapefruitPears Pomegranate Vegetables: Avocado Brussel sproutsCabbageCarrotsCelery KaleLeeks OnionParsnipsPotatoesSweet PotatoesWinter Squash Challenge: try each fruit… Continue reading #6 of 12 Days of Kids Create
Stay Active this Winter!
When it's cold outside sometimes we have to get creative and think of different ways to stay active. Remember, 60 minutes of physical activity each day is recommended to keep our bodies happy and healthy. In the summer months it's easy to go outside for a walk or to run around at the park but… Continue reading Stay Active this Winter!
Thanksgiving Fun!
Besides eating a delicious meal, what else do you like to do on Thanksgiving? While you're waiting for the food to be ready, here are five fun activities you could do with your family/friends: (1) Play football or flag football. (2) Take a walk or hike. (3) Run in a Turkey Trot. Go to this website… Continue reading Thanksgiving Fun!
Pumpkin Season Forever!
Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean that pumpkin season is over! Some may argue that you can't have Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. If you're a pumpkin lover, check out the image below to discover more ways to cook/bake with pumpkin! Get the recipes at this link: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/seasonal-fall
Let’s Talk Trash
ChooseMyPlate.gov is a website that teaches people how to eat a balanced diet. The website also has important information about avoiding food waste. Check out the infographic below to learn about food waste and how you can prevent it! Share this information with your family so they can reduce food waste too!
Make Your Snacks Awesome!
Take your snacks to the next level by making simple switches. Look at the image below for an example of how to do this: Foods with less sodium and saturated fat are better for your heart. When your heart feels awesome, you do too! Learn more about making smart snack switches by watching the video… Continue reading Make Your Snacks Awesome!
Snack Attack!
Have you ever had a sudden need for a snack? You might call this occurrence a snack attack. Maybe you have a daily snack scheduled already - a lot of kids eat a snack when they get home from school. This month is the month of snacks! You'll get some good snack ideas each week here… Continue reading Snack Attack!
The Family Meal Fun Never Ends!
How did your Family Mealtime Month go? I hope you learned a few things and had some fun with your family. Even though Family Mealtime Month is almost over, strive to make family mealtime a priority! In addition to having a good time with your family, there are many other benefits to having meals as… Continue reading The Family Meal Fun Never Ends!
Practice Excellent Etiquette
Demonstrating proper etiquette means acting politely according to your society's traditional customs. You probably have heard you parents tell you to use words like please or thank you or maybe they have told you to chew food with your mouth closed. Those are both examples of etiquette! Table etiquette is important and changes based on… Continue reading Practice Excellent Etiquette
Mealtime Fun and Games
Picnics & Parks
What things come to your mind when you think of being healthy? Some things I think of are: Eating fruits and veggies Getting enough sleep Homemade meals Being happy Spending time outdoors Playing & being active Family mealtime Lets talk about how we can combine those last two: Being active and family mealtime. What are… Continue reading Picnics & Parks