Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 270, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Page: 10 of 10
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t’s never too early to start teaching children about
cooking. Involving kids in meal preparation encourages
. healthy eating habits and introduces them to the value and
importance of nutritious, balanced meals.
Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.I)., R.D., heads Produce for Better
Health Foundation, the nonprofit entity behind the Fruits &
Veggies — More Matters national public health initiative.
Pivonka says the kitchen can be a great place to stir up some fun
while teaching healthy eating habits.
As a working mother of two, Pivonka understands that getting
kids to eat healthy fruits and vegetables can sometimes be a
challenge. “Involving children in cooking is an important step
in getting kids interested in fruits and vegetables and getting
them more excited about eating them.” she says. "Kids can help
by measuring, mixing or gathering ingredients while you cook.
If kids help with the cooking, they are more inclined to eat
what’s on the table. At my house, we make meal planning and
preparation a family activity.”
Let toddlers help you “cook” by using toy food, pots, pans,
bowls and spoons to copy what you're doing. Preschoolers can
help by measuring ingredients and stirring. Grade school kids
can make simple, no-bake recipes or use the microwave with
proper supervision. Remember to use child-size tools and, if the
counter is too high, use a sturdy step stool or have children sit
at the kitchen table while they help.
Pivonka says taking a little extra time at the grocery store
to interact with kids and single out fruits and vegetables as
important is another way to persuade kids to give them another
try.
“Kids like to have fun with their food, so one way to get
them to eat something is to offer it with a dip,” Pivonka says.
"()nce children turn about two years old, they can really get into
dipping and might try things they wouldn't otherwise if they're
served with some kind of dip.”
She offers some dipping suggestions like low-fat ranch
dressing, mild salsa, guacamole, or hummus for dipping
vegetables, or any flavor of low-fat yogurt or peanut butter for
dipping fruit. Pear Ka-bobs with Strawberry Dipping Sauce and
Pear Party Salsa are two fun recipes that let children dip their
food.
“Make sure their snacks are just as nutritious as their meals.
If you're looking for a 100-calorie snack, don't reach for a
prepackaged processed item. One medium-sized fresh pear is a
portable, single serving that tops out at 100 calories with no fat.
sodium or cholesterol. Fresh pears, tomatoes, and other fruits
and veggies are now available all year round. Their versatility
and nutritional value make them very popular with people of all
ages. They're budget friendly and good for your health.”
Parents interested in tips for getting kids to eat fruits and
vegetables, and delicious recipe ideas for dishes that children
will willingly cat arc encouraged to visit the Fruits & Veggies-
More Matters website, www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org.
The website also features some materials to make taking your
child food shopping with you an educational experience. The
Take Your Child to the Supermarket materials are available to
everyone online, free of charge. Just prim them out and plan a
trip to the store.
For more information about pears, including family-friendly
recipes, tips for kids, and even online games featuring fresh
USA Pears grown in Oregon and Washington, visit www.
usapears.org. For information about the other ingredients
featured in these recipes, visit www.florida-agriculture.com.
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Pear Ka-bobs With
Strawberry Dipping
Sauce
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Serves 6
1 cup Iiimfat vanilla yogurt
4 tablespoons strawberry
preserves
2 Anjou USA Pears, cored
and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 bananas cut into I-inch
slices
1 8-ounce can pineapple
chunks, drained
2 cups strawberries, stems
removed
6 wooden skewers
In small bowl combine yogurt
and strawberry preserves.
Set aside. Thread fruits by
alternating pears, bananas,
pineapple and strawberries
onto skewers. Serve fruit
skewers with a dollop of the
strawberry sauce on the side.
Here’s a fun family activity involving pears.
With several varieties of pears to choose from, including the
Green Anjou, the brown Bose, the red-freckled Forellc and the
yellow Bartlett, USA Pears come in a wide range of colors,
flavors and textures to please even the most finicky palate. Take
home one of each variety you find at the store and conduct a
pear lasting where every family member gets a slice of each
type of pear. Then have everyone vote for their favorite. You
can repeat this activity with other types of fruits and veggies too.
Compare the flavors of different colors of cauliflower or carrots,
or different tomato or citrus fruit varieties; there are so many
from which to choose.
Pear Party Salsa
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Serves 4
• I Cornice USA Pear, cured
and finely chopped
• I apple, cored and finely
chopped
• 2 kiwi, peeled and finely
chopped
• I orange, peeled and finely
chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
■ I teaspoon lemon juice
• C innamon graham
crackers or sliced fresh fruit
and veggies
Combine pear, apple, kiwi
and orange in a medium sized
howl. Pour honey and lemon
juice over fruit and gently toss.
Scoop up mouthfuls of fruit
salsa using cinnamon graham
crackers or sliced fresh fruit
and veggies.
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Rodriguez, Tatiana. Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 270, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009, newspaper, September 30, 2009; Sweetwater, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth561038/m1/10/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Sweetwater/Nolan County City-County Library.