July Family Tips
- Wash fruit the night before so they’ll be ready for a healthy afternoon snacks.
- Try making the kids a honeydew smoothie with non-fat yogurt and crushed ice.
- Lean cuts of beef have the words, “round” or “loin” in the name.
- Bring a healthy side dish of grilled asparagus or broccoli with salsa to the 4th of July Barbecue gathering.
- During dinner, talk about fruits and vegetables and find out what is the family favorite.
- Choose lean-meats and fat-free hot dogs on whole grain buns.
- Sauces such as low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, wasabi, or ginger are healthy choices.
- Skip the chips at snack time and serve crunchy vegetables with low fat dip.
- Brown rice or whole-wheat pasta has more nutrients and fiber than their white counterparts. Replace white rice, bread and pasta with brown rice and whole grain products.
- Give your child a healthy breakfast. Make sure it has at least 3 of the food groups represented.
- Show your child how to make healthy choices when you are on the run.
- Discourage older children from making yucky faces or negative comments about unfamiliar foods.
- Teach children to choose a glass of low-fat or fat-free milk instead of soda.
- Insoluable fiber helps your chid's tummy work.
- Try hummus or bean spread as a dip for veggies.
- Look for fruit packed in its own juices or light syrup.
- An average of only 1 in 6 people washes their hands after using the restroom.
- Doing laundry, gardening, and walking with the dog all count as being active.
- Let your child choose a new vegetable to add to soup.
- Let your kids make faces with the fruit before eating!
- Get a cherry pit remover and let the kids have fun with the cherries.
- Wash cuts with soap and water and place bandages on them right away.
- Take a look at your family goals and renew!
- Salads are a good way to introduce new foods to your child.
- Think of snack time as mini meals rather than "junk food" time.
- For younger kids, use smaller bowls and plates to help with portion control.
- Grab a friend and challenge each other to walk a little farther each day.
- Let the kids help put the fruit or vegetable into the grocery cart.
- Teach them how fruits and vegetables gives us clues on how ripe they are.
- Moderate to intense daily exercise helps maintain weight for the whole family.
- Put rinsed and cut fruits and vegetables on a shelf in your refrigerator where your child can see them.
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