For Coordinators
National Blueberry Month — Berry
Melon Fruit Cup.
Parks and Recreation Month...go outside and enjoy!
Coordinator
Tip #1
Independence Day—Celebrate by enjoying juicy red berries, drinking
100% white grape juice and eating fresh, ripe blueberries. For
an even bigger treat try some starfruit!
National Apple Turnover Day...apples aren't just for dessert...have
one as a snack today.
National Picnic Month—eat your lunch outside today.
National Strawberry Sundae Day....slice some fresh strawberries
over low-fat frozen yogurt.
First Public Drinking fountain built...make sure you keep
hydrated with water during this hot season.
Coordinator
Tip #2
July is National Mobility Month—Stay Moving today! Exercise can
even be done at your desk. Coordinator
Tip #3
National Blueberry Muffin Day—add an extra cup of blueberries
to your favorite low fat recipe for added color and nutrition.
Try jumping rope today. It's easy, fun and a great way to add
physical activity into your day! You can jump rope by yourself
or with friends!
Do you know which Vegetable is featured as the
Fruit of the Month?
On this day in 1891, J. Standard invented the refrigerator. Stock
your fridge with fresh fruit and vegetables.
Today is a great day to eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables.
Find out where in the day you need to add more fruits and vegetables.
National Blueberry Festival in several states—freeze a handful
for a cool treat—kids love them.
Need to be refreshed? Try a sweet and sour Kumquat fruit! It has
a great citrus taste and you can eat the peel.
Pile on fresh peaches, melon or berries to your low-fat vanilla
yogurt—which is a good source of calcium.
Need to be refreshed? Try and sweet and sour Kumquat fruit! It
has a great citrus taste and you can eat the peel.
National Baked Bean Month—beans provide protein and can be a
healthy addition to any diet.
Do you know which Vegetable is featured as the
Fruit of the Month?
Try to create an obstacle course today—take your friends
and family outside and set up an obstacle course in your yard
or neighborhood park.
Coordinator
Tip #4
The stove was invented by T.A. Carrington in 1876. Use your stove
to steam fresh vegetables.
Hot weather? Go for a swim! Find a partner and race.
Garlic Festival...sauté garlic, onions and tomatoes together for
a healthy pasta topping.
Potatoes first brought to Europe in 1586—try some roasted
with rosemary today—Roasted
Squash with Potatoes & Garlic.
National Salad Week (23-29) — Festive
Brussels Sprout Salad.
Have your family vote for their favorite vegetable today.
National Raspberry Cake day...top a low-fat cake (such as angel
food) with fresh raspberries.
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