Kickin’ It With Kids

Aug. 172022

If you ask an adult who doesn’t eat many fruits and vegetables to describe their eating habits in childhood, they will likely tell you that they grew up not eating fruits and vegetables either. A recent study highlights that the food messages and healthy eating encouragement we receive in our youth, affects how we eat as adults. It’s with this important impact in mind that we need to keep encouraging children to eat more fruits and vegetables. With color, crunch and an assortment of flavors and textures to work with, it’s easy to make eating fruits and veggies fun for kids.

Snack Pals

Snack Pals are all about fun adventures and new ideas for incorporating fruits and veggies into your day. They are a cool bunch of interactive characters that like to make learning fun by showcasing their nutrition superpowers through games and activities. On the Snack Pals website, you can also find several kid-friendly recipes.

Follow the Rainbow

Dazzling dishes that highlight the colors of the rainbow will excite kids and encourage them to try something new. Try one of these recipes and pair them with a color wheel craft* to help kids see just how colorful their diet can be!

 

Source: fruitsandveggies.org

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