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February 17th is National Cabbage Day
February 17th is National Cabbage Day. Celebrate with healthy facts, a quick and yummy recipe, and why Babe Ruth liked cabbage. That and more on this week’s Kid Scoop page! Continue reading
If You Hate Spinach, You’ll Love This
If you’re like millions of kids, you’re not completely sold on eating vegetables. Well, it turns out sometimes you shouldn’t eat vegetables! Some veggies, mostly those labeled cold-weather vegetables, will go through a transformation when the weather gets too hot. … Continue reading
Crunchy Pea Salad
½ cup plain yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 10-ounce box of frozen peas 1 cup salted peanuts ¼ cup grated red onion Mix yogurt, vinegar, sugar and grated onion. Gently stir in the peas … Continue reading
Spinach Raisin Salad
6 oz. raw spinach 1/4 cup raisins 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp vinegar Wash and dry 6 ounces of raw spinach. Add 1/4 cup raisins (or other dried fruit). Make a dressing by mixing olive … Continue reading
Broccoli Trees & Dip
Crunch your way through a forest of little broccoli trees! With an adult, cut a head of broccoli into little “trees.” Mix 2 tbsp of salsa, 1 tbsp chopped green onions into sour cream. Season with garlic salt. Dip a … Continue reading
Zesty Citrus Salad
This salad is a wintertime treat and refreshing in the summer, too! With an adult, chop 5 cups of salad greens. Add chopped slices of orange, tangerine and grapefruit. Make dressing by blending equal parts oil, vinegar and grapefruit. Top … Continue reading
Create a Scarrot!
Use carrots, fruits and vegetables and imagination to make creepy treats! Carefully slice one carrot into round, coin-like shapes. Slice another carrot into sticks. Use raisins, berries or olive slices for eyes and peanut butter for glue. Use bell pepper … Continue reading
Red & White Ball Salad
Make this tasty salad next time you want something healthy to munch. Mix cherry tomatoes with small balls of mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil. Season with a little salt and pepper. Take a bite! … Continue reading
