Need something sweet after dinner?  Slice up a banana and place into the freezer.  Whip in a food processor with a little spoonful of peanut butter for a healthy 2-ingredient ice cream!

Giant News

Thanks to a post that went viral concerning the changes for one grocery store, Giant Eagle has met the challenge to do away with their Kids Cookie card and offer a Treat Card, which allows a child one free piece of fresh fruit in the store!  Little changes yield big results!

https://www.gianteagle.com/Save/Little-shopper-treat-card/

Sneak Attack

As a parent, and a foods teacher, I realize how difficult it is to get kids to try to eat vegetables, let alone enjoy them.  This recipe is one that I keep in rotation to incorporate dark leafy greens known known for their vitamins and minerals into their diet.  It tastes just like a peanut butter milk shake!


Green Monster Smoothie

2 cups fresh spinach
1 frozen ripe banana
6 oz plain greek yogurt
2 T. Honey, or more to taste
splash vanilla
1/3 cup skim milk
2 T. peanut butter, or more to taste
Ice

Blend and serve!

Dinner Winner

A colleague has raved about the success she has had with "Dinner Winner." You can get it on Amazon HERE    The goal is to have your child work their way to a prize, whether it be a dessert or a small toy, but the true joy is having them eat something!

GOALS

The intent of this blog is to become a valuable resource for parents and students to increase their consumption of healthier foods.

Our goal is to 50% increase the consumption of nutrient-dense foods of students by the year 2040

This can be achieved by making half your plate fruits and vegetables and by offering: "SOME"

Support for eating nutrient dense foods
   -Encouragement
   -Reinforcement
   -Positive reinforcement

Opportunities to eat fruits and vegetables
   -Recipes that are kid-friendly
   -Simple ingredients
   -Both snacks and mealtimes

Modeling: seeing others eat fruits and vegetables
   -Real-life examples of family meals
   -Photo evidence

Experiences with fruits and vegetables.
   -Cooking demonstrations and techniques
   -Farm to Table illustrations