www.phs.org/Medicaid 7 After-school strawberry shake Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; American Academy of Pediatrics Cooking with your kids can set them on the path to a lifetime of healthy eating while making fun family memories. 3. Emphasize safe kitchen skills Teach your child how to use kitchen tools the correct way to avoid injuries. They may not be ready to use knives, even with adult supervision, until they are 10 to 12 years old. Show them how to wear oven mitts to protect themselves from burns and explain why they should turn pan handles inward to avoid bumping into them. Be sure they know how to turn appliances on and off. 2. Teach them how to read (and follow) a recipe Show your kids how to gather ingredients and utensils for a recipe. Tell them why it’s important to measure the correct amount of each ingredient for the recipe to work. 4. Let them explore with their senses Knead dough. Rinse produce. Tear lettuce and snap green beans. These activities will pique a child’s curiosity about food with senses other than taste. If your child is hesitant to taste a food, invite them to smell it first. Taste it yourself and tell them how good it is. Each serving provides an excellent source of vitamin C. kitchen Makes 3 servings. Ingredients 1 pint strawberries, hulled 3 whole strawberries for garnish 2 medium bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 c up fat-free strawberry or plain yogurt 4 ounces orange juice 1 teaspoon light honey 3 cups ice cubes Directions • In a blender, combine all the ingredients except 11/2 cups of the ice cubes, and puree until smooth. • Add the remaining ice; blend until smooth. • Pour into tall glasses, and garnish with whole strawberries. Nutrition information Serving size: ⅓ of recipe. Amount per serving: 150 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 35g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 4g dietary fiber, 40mg sodium. Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation
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