An Adventure into Healthy Habits for Kids

With constant misinformation circling about what it means to be “healthy” it is important to truly understand what “healthy” means. Looking at “THE RESOURCES” section below, you can explore fun activities, meal planning resources, a snack how-to guide, and some recommendations to inspire healthy habits in children. The resources are based on scientific research located in “THE RESEARCH” section below.

THE RESOURCES

The Activities

Click “Coloring Book” below to access some coloring pages and “Find the Object” for a hidden object picture hunt.

Coloring Book.pdf

Find the Object.pdf

The Meal Plan

A weekly meal plan helps you use what you already have, shop more efficiently, and avoid last-minute decisions. To access a weekly meal planning chart (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks), click “Meal Plan Chart” below. Hint: Also, click “Seasonal Foods” for help brainstorming meal ideas. Meals with seasonal ingredients are even more nutritious and yummy!

Meal Plan Chart.pdf

Seasonal Foods.pdf

The Snack Plan

Whether it’s from a grocery store aisle or our own kitchens, snacks are great ways to fuel our bodies between meals. Click “Snack Book” below to access kid-friendly snack recipes to make at home or “Snack Swaps” to view a guide of healthy snacks to purchase at the grocery store.

Snack Book.pdf

Snack Swaps.pdf

The Advice

Click “5 Recommendations” to access my top 5 recommendations for healthy living and “Trader Joe’s Product Suggestions!!” for a short video.

5 Recommendations.pdf

Trader Joe's Product Suggestions!!.mp4

THE RESEARCH