Memorial Day Parfait

Looks yummy right?

Ingredients:

•1 eight ounce carton of vanilla yogurt
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla
•4 ounces (1/2 of an eight ounce container) of frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
•3 cups fresh cut up strawberries and / or raspberries
•3 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions:

•In a large bowl, stir together yogurt and vanilla
•Fold in whipped topping
•In 6 twelve ounce glasses or dessert glasses alternate layers of the berries with layers of the yogurt mixture
Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 1 hour

Enjoy and have a wonderfuly Memorial Day Weekend!!

Perfect Pineapple Pops

Prep time: about 1-2 hours

Ingredients:

•2 c. plain yogurt
•½ c. canned crushed pineapple (packed in its own juice instead of packed in syrup)
•1 can frozen pineapple or orange-pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
Utensils:

•medium-sized bowl
•mixing spoon
•small paper cups
•plastic wrap
•wooden popsicle sticks (available at craft stores)
•measuring cups
Directions:

1.Drain the can of crushed pineapple so all the juice runs out.
2.Put all the ingredients in the bowl and mix together.
3.Spoon the mixture into the paper cups. Fill them almost to the top.
4.Stretch a small piece of plastic wrap across the top of each cup.
5.Using the popsicle stick, poke a hole in the plastic wrap. Stand the stick straight up in the center of the cup.
6.Put the cups in the freezer until the mixture is frozen solid.
7.Remove the plastic wrap and peel away the paper cup. You'll have pineapple pops to eat and share!
Serves: 6

Serving size: 1 pop

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
169 calories
4 g protein
1 g fat
36 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
5 mg cholesterol
62 mg sodium
136 mg calcium
0.1 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
If you like, you can make this recipe using plastic popsicle molds instead of the paper cups and popsicle sticks.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N
Date reviewed: March 2009

www.kidshealth.org

"Move Your Body"

Beyonce and First Lady Michelle Obama both have been encouraging children to get up and move.

Michelle Obama stopped by a D.C. school to watch students do a Let's Move! Flash Workout. She even showed off a few dance moves herself.



Check out the new dance in Beyonce's "Move Your Body" video.



Happy Monday everyone!
-Jane Marie

Ladybug for Girls' First School Program

Ladybug for Girls began their first school program this past October. We went to Wynbrooke Elementary School and worked with 84 girls (grades 3-5) about Nutrition, Fitness, and Gardening.

Nutrition:

During the Nutrition segment, the girls learned a lot about how to eat healthy, the 5 food groups, and much more! The 3rd grade girls did a simulation of a grocery store and there they picked picked out foods from all 5 food groups to make a healthy and nutritious meal. The 4th and 5th grade girls did a taste test with pomegranate, carrots with non-fat ranch dressing, and yogurt. The girls learned a lot of interesting information about eating nutritious while having a ton of fun!

Fitness:

The Atlanta Dream and their team mascot, Star came to Wynbrooke and helped Ladybug for Girls teach the girls about fitness and staying active. The girls learned basic basketball skills and drills. They played competitive games such as relay races and "Coach Says" (a variation of Simon Says) against each other and had a blast!

Gardening:

The girls learned about why gardening is important. They each planted their own radish! Each girl learned how to plant and take care of their new plants. Not only do they have their own radish growing, but most of the girls said that they help their parents or other family members grow fruits and vegetables from tomatoes to watermelons.

Ladybug for Girls finished up the program this past March for this school year. We are excited to start again next school year and expanding the program in the future!

See more photos on our Facebook page. Please show your support by spreading the word and clicking "Like" on our Facebook page.

5 Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle

Help set a great example for your kids by following these simple 5 steps!

1. Keep fresh fruit in a bowl within your child's reach to grab as a quick snack.
2. Take a walk with your family after dinner.
3. Plan a menu for the week and get your kids involved with planning and cooking.
4. Turn off the tv during meals and have family time.
5. Talk to the principal about organizing a school health team.

Easy right?

For more tips, visit www.letsmove.gov.

Until next time,
Jane Marie

Credit: www.letsmove.gov

Fun Fruit Kabobs Recipe

Mmm mmm! This recipe is so fun to make and tastes great!

Fun Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients:

• 1 apple
• 1 banana
• 1/3 cup red seedless grapes
• 1/3 cup green seedless grapes
• 2/3 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup nonfat yogurt
• 1/4 cup dried cocunut, shredded

Utensils:

• knife (you will need help from an adult)
• 2 wooden skewer sticks
• large plate

Directions:

1. Prepare the fruit by washing the grapes, washing the apples and cutting them into small squares, peeling the bananas and cutting them into chunks, and cutting the pineapple into chunks, if it's fresh. Put the fruit onto a large plate.

2. Spread coconut onto another large plate.

3. Slide pieces of fruit onto the skewer and design your own kabob by putting as much or as little fruit you want! Do this until the stick is almost covered from end to end

4. Hold your kabob at the ends and roll it in the yogurt, so the fruit gets covered. Then roll it in the coconut.

Serves: 4

P.S. You don't have to use coconut. Try your favorite granola, nuts, or raisins.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N

Credit: www.kidshealth.org

Decisions, decisions...

Help your child learn how to make healthy choices in fun way by playing Dining Decisions, an online game from Bam! Body and Mind helps children to learn how their food choices affect their bodies.


If you missed our Mother & Daughter Fitness Day, be sure to check out photos on our Facebook page!