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Last year my daughter got to participate in this amazing cooking club through her after-school program. I thought I would spread the word since she had such a wonderful experience. It is a great way to get kids connected to the foods they eat and help them establish skills that will help them in the future. I highly recommend this program. I believe the program start at age 7 and up.

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SPROUTS COOKING CLUB: Informational Video

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Uploaded by Sprouts Cooking Club on 2017-02-11.

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Here is a fun idea, I stumbled upon while completing this assignment. This is a great way to eat a healthy whole grain snack and avoid prepackaged microwave popcorn, which contains trans fats and harmful chemicals.

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Uploaded by Farmhouse Delivery on 2015-08-06.

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#3. Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes (Fall)

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#3. Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes (Fall)

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Tomatoes are a huge hit at home, my kids eat eat them like grapes. They are a great source of an antioxidant called lycopene, which is not naturally found in the body and must be derived from food. Fun fact: The word tomato is derived from the Aztec word for plump & round. Find out more from the newsletter & don't forget to check out the recipe for Pico de Gallo.

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#4. ChooseMyPlate.gov Shopping Smart for Veggies & More

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#4. ChooseMyPlate.gov Shopping Smart for Veggies & More

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These tips will help you learn some tricks to keep costs down. Some take-away's are shop what's in season and on sale. Don't forget other options like buying canned or frozen or even growing your own.

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ChooseMyPlate.gov Liven Up Meals w/ Veggies & More

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ChooseMyPlate.gov Liven Up Meals w/ Veggies & More

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Here are some suggestions on how to incorporate vegetables into meals in case you are struggling or have run out of ideas. The wonderful thing about these tips are the variety of meal options and cooking styles.

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Liven Up Your Meals with Veggies & Fruits

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California WIC Authorized Food List & Shopping Guide

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California WIC Authorized Food List & Shopping Guide

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This shopping guide & authorized food list is an amazing resource for both those receiving assistance from WIC and those who are not. If you flip through the guide you will find really useful things like tips for buying products without added sugar and a list of whole grains as well as which cereals are made with more whole grains. I think it is worth having while shopping as a reminder and reference.

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California WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Website

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California WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Website

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I posted this resource because feeding kids balanced meals isn't always easy. Remembering Ellyn Satter's "Division of Responsibilities" can help, as does providing a variety of options. Here are some suggestions for selective eaters...

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#2. eatFresh.org "Kid-Friendly Recipe: Flavorful Green Beans" 

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#2. eatFresh.org "Kid-Friendly Recipe: Flavorful Green Beans" 

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I chose this recipe for both the number of likes it received (1635) on the website and the popularity at my house. This recipe is budget-friendly, dairy & gluten-free, low in added sugar and works for vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Add onions, garlic, and black pepper to green beans. Spray the cooking spray over mixture, and cook on medium heat for another 20 minutes or until green beans are tender, but not soft. Stir occasionally.

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eatFresh.org "Kid-Friendly Recipe: Fresh Veggies & Dip"

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eatFresh.org "Kid-Friendly Recipe: Fresh Veggies & Dip"

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This recipe never seems to fail at my house, it is both fast & easy and requires no cooking. It makes for the perfect after-school snack between meals, especially on hot days. My kids like all the colors & shapes and appreciate the variety & options to choose from.

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Learn more about nutrition with the free EatFresh.org Mini Course! Start now ›

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I did this assignment with my 9 year old daughter next to me, this video caught her attention because the kids are around her age and the song is catchy. She has this song now stuck in her head and has told her classmates and teacher about it. She is even considering performing this at the school's talent show with some friends. Whatever gets her interested and involved is good enough for me.

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I chose this video from the myplate.gov website because the message is an important one, it is about obtaining veggies locally from Farmer's Markets and buying what's in season. Doing this helps reduce gas emissions and adds a level of environmental awareness.

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Fruits and Veggies (USDA VIDEO CONTEST ENTRY)

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#6. My Recommendations: Getting your Child to Eat Veggies

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#6. My Recommendations: Getting your Child to Eat Veggies

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Tip #1. Lead by Example. Children learn through seeing and doing they copy behaviors. If you want your child to eat vegetables and a variety of them, make sure you are doing the same and serving as a positive food role model.

Tip #2. Viva Variety. Offer a variety of different vegetables (but not all at once) because skittles isn't the only way to taste the rainbow. The more they are exposed to a variety of vegetables the more competent eaters they will become.

Tip #3. Keep it Simple. Offer options a few at a time but not too many to the point where children feel overwhelmed or too few to where they don't have options. Remember that children's taste-buds are still developing and certain tastes are acquired.

Tip #4. Try Again Differently. Sometimes the issue isn't the vegetable itself, it is how it is prepared. Try preparing veggies in a variety of different ways: cooked (such as steaming and roasting) and raw.

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#5. California WIC (Women, Infant & Children) Website

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#5. California WIC (Women, Infant & Children) Website

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I chose this resource, Tips for Happy Mealtimes as it lines up with what we have learn in class and Ellyn Satter's approach to feeding children. One suggestion is to let kids pick vegetables with you at the store.

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ChooseMyPlate.gov Kid-Friendly Veggies & More

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ChooseMyPlate.gov Kid-Friendly Veggies & More

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Here are some creative ways to make healthy foods fun. Some of the ideas suggested here are things I do with my kids, like ants on a log (made with raisins, peanut butter & celery) and baked potato heads. Enjoy & explore the suggestions on this tip sheet.

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Harvest of the Month: Cooked Greens (Fall)

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Harvest of the Month: Cooked Greens (Fall)

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Educator's Fall Newsletter for Cooked Greens (such as Bok Choy, Kale & Swiss Chard). I chose to post this Harvest of the Month because these vegetables are in season and I thought back to Michael Pollan's Food Rules, " Eat mostly plants, especially leaves."

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eatFresh.org "Kid-Friendly Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetables"

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eatFresh.org "Kid-Friendly Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetables"

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This recipe is a great way incorporate complex carbohydrates and vitamin C into your diet and serves as a substitution for fries. This recipe uses three different roots, carrots & beets (which are both tap roots) and sweet potatoes (which are a tuberous root). Plus the colors remind me of Fall.

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Learn more about nutrition with the free EatFresh.org Mini Course! Start now ›

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#1. E. Satter's Advice "Secrets of Feeding A Healthy Family"

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#1. E. Satter's Advice "Secrets of Feeding A Healthy Family"

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Vegetables in Disguise. One way introduce vegetables to someone who does not like them and wants to gain exposure is through incorporating vegetables in foods without making them the main or only ingredient. Some of the ways this is done is through baked goods such as zucchini muffins.

Enticements for Vegetables. Enhance vegetables by adding topping and sauces. Instead of eating vegetables that are just steamed or blanched try adding herbed butter to green beans or cheese sauce to broccoli.

Fast & Easy Salads. If something is quick and easy we are more likely to do it. Salads offer a variety of options and ways to introduce different vegetables. We can use different vegetables and dressings to make multiple combinations and spins on the salad.