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Center'd in Chrltt@CenterdinCHRLTT
13 Sep 2010
Upcoming event: Girl Scout Health Fair 2010 - 9/18/2010 http://bit.ly/ajWgA7 #charlotte
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Have fun w/ healthy eating...Give foods great-sounding names. How does oatmeal cookie pancakes sound?
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Have fun w/ healthy eating...Plan surprises. Tuck a little note into their lunch box. Pack a picnic (even if it's in the living room!)
Grab & go breakfast idea: Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese over a corn tortilla, fold in half & microwave for 20 sec. Top w/ salsa.
Grab & go breakfast idea: Banana Dogs. Spread peanut butter in a whole grain hot dog bun; plop in a banana & sprinkle with raisins.
Grab & go breakfast idea: Blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries, & a banana for 30 sec. Drink it with a whole-wheat bagel.
Have your kid wash veggies, tear lettece for salads, mix ingredients for casseroles, set the table & help clean up.
Encourage little helpers in the kitchen...teach your child to be your sous chef.
Explore ways to teach children about food...let children help select food at the grocery store.
Explore ways to teach children about food...take advantage of pick-your-own farms.
Explore ways to teach children about food...plant a backyard garden or grow vegetables in individual pots.
Explore ways to teach children about food...take a trip to a farmer's market.
Have fun w/ healthy eating...Cut kid's sandwiches into fun shapes w/cookie cutters...serve yogurt in ice cream cone topped w/ granola
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Have fun w/ healthy eating...Serve food w/ flare...bring out the good china..offer kids food in a plate with animals on the bottom.
Children enjoy new, exciting, silly and colorful surprises! Try these ideas to stimulate your child's appetite: http://bit.ly/bIyuRN
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USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
@USDAFoodSafety
12 Aug 2010
Beware of botulism when canning end-of-summer garden veggies. USDA & @foodsafetygov have resources http://go.usa.gov/cZM #foodsafety
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Are you having trouble fitting 5 fruits & veggies into your daily diet? Here are 5 tips to make it easy. http://bit.ly/9fI4et
What counts as a serving? You may be surprised: http://bit.ly/cFHKD4
How long does it take to work off a cheeseburger? Find out: http://bit.ly/cPd9hF
Don't let snacking ruin your healthy lifestyle. Here are 100 calorie snack ideas: http://bit.ly/aGGecm
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