I have always been passionate about teaching my children to eat healthy and that includes exposing them to a lot of different fruits and vegetables. When they were little, this wasn’t always easy and I came up with a ton of ways to hide zucchini so that they never suspected they were eating it! Little did they know that their muffins had vegetables in them or that their smoothies were full of green superfoods! Produce for Kids® is a great program that encourages healthy eating among families by providing simple, healthy meal solutions and resources for parents, while at the same time raising funds for local children’s non-profit organizations.
This month, Publix and Produce for Kids are teaming up to host the second annual Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds campaign. How can you help? Well, now through October 24th, just add produce to your Publix shopping cart! During this campaign, participating fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers will make a donation based on consumption of their fresh produce items to DonorsChoose.org, which will support local classroom projects. Just think, boosting your family’s intake of produce can help improve your own health but also help support your local school! It’s a win/win situation!
Be on the lookout for the Produce for Kids display unit (shown above) featuring characters from popular Sprout shows, LazyTown™ and Noodle and Doodle, in the produce section of your local Publix store. The more items you add to your shopping cart, the more local classrooms will benefit! Also, Produce for Kids just launched a fun and exciting contest on Pinterest. Be sure to check it out here.
Publix will also feature the Ideal Meals™ program from Produce for Kids in the produce department. Ideal Meals cards provide 12 quick, easy, and healthy chef-created/dietitian-approved complete meal solutions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. I know I am always looking for creative ways to highlight veggies for my family’s dinners so I certainly appreciate the help with a few recipe cards! You can also get inspiration online…For dozens of delicious and nutritious recipes please visit http://www.produceforkids.com/healthy_eating/ideal_meals.html. Here is just one of the great recipe ideas that would make a healthy meal for your child!
Nutty Breakfast “Cookie”
Serves 12
Preparation Time: 35 Minutes
Ingredients:
· 2 large eggs
· 1 tsp. vanilla extract
· ½ cup honey
· 2 Tbsp. olive oil
· ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
· ¼ cup cashews, chopped
· ½ cup banana, peeled, mashed
· 1 ½ cup apples, peeled, cored, diced
· 2 cups rolled oats
· 1 cup whole wheat flour
· 1 ¾ tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine eggs, vanilla, honey, oil, pistachios, cashews, banana and apple in large mixing bowl.
3. Combine oats, flour and cinnamon in separate mixing bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures until thoroughly mixed.
5. Separate into ⅓ cup portions. Place portions on parchment lined baking sheet about ½-inch apart.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm. Remove from oven and cool on cooling rack until warm.
Nutrition Information:
Nutty Breakfast “Cookie” Calories 439; Fat 11.98g; Protein 12.94g; Carbohydrate 71.24g; Fiber 6.36g; Cholesterol 53mg; Sodium 23mg; Calcium 45mg; Vitamin A 110 IU; Vitamin C 2.16mg; Iron 3.89mg
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Shuman Produce Inc., Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations
I learned Shuman Produce Inc., Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations
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Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations
They supposrt childrens charities
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They supposrt childrens charities
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I learned a dinner making tip which is to plan your meals around deals!
Delmonte is participating. I am a fan of their products.
The Produce for Kids program has been embraced by the produce industry and covers grocery store retailers in more than 40 states and incorporates suppliers in every major produce category. Thank you. Jerri Davis
Follow @weeklybite, @produceforkids and @crunchpak on Twitter and on October 18 at 9pm they are having a Twitter Party.
Publix partners with donorschoose.org
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They will have a Twitter party on October 18 AnAppleADay
Ten Ways to Add Fruits & Veggies to Your Child’s Lunch Box
I learned they have a section for picky eaters. How useful for my youngest grandson, especially!
I learned how to make a flower design out of a Bell Pepper
I learned about meal planning tips to save money!
I learned they have videos and podcasts
kids will try new things when they help grow it
learned that it was created in 2002
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I learned that Shuman Produce Inc., Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations
I love the kids only section they have with games,crafts, coloring sheet and recipes. My daughter loved it.
how to make Homemade trail mix with dried fruit, nuts, & cheerios
Since its creation in 2002 by Shuman Produce Inc., Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations including Children’s Miracle Network® Hospitals, Let’s Move Salad Bars To Schools and PBS KIDS® among others. All funds raised directly benefit these partner organizations
I learned some easy ways to add fruits and veggies to lunches.
I learned that in the past year adult obesity rates increased in 28 states, while only the District of Columbia (D.C.) saw a decline.
I learned that Produce for Kids is partnering with DonorsChoose.org this fall for the Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds campaign to help raise funds for local schools across the country.
I learned that since its creation in 2002, Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Let’s Move Salad Bars To Schools and PBS KIDS among others
You can donate to this site which in turn helps many children’s charities.
Great giveaway! I went to their site and learned that Produce for Kids® encourages healthy eating for kids. It helps gives parents the right information and meal ideas to feed their children healthy foods and to make healthy choices. It’s a non-profit, which is wonderful.
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Since its creation in 2002 by Shuman Produce Inc., Produce for Kids has raised more than $3.7 million for children’s non-profit organizations including Children’s Miracle Network® Hospitals, Let’s Move Salad Bars To Schools and PBS KIDS® among others. All funds raised directly benefit these partner organizations.
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I learned they have numerous activities for children and healthy recipes…I really loved the recycling Crayon activity! What a neat way to recycle