Volume XVII Newsletter : December 2013
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Volume XVII December 2013
FEATURE HOLIDAY NUTRITION TIPS
OUR DAILY NEWSLETS MOVE! CHILDCARE GOALS
SEASONAL RECIPES & ACTIVITIESHOLIDAY THEMED FOOD & FUN
9 Holiday NutritionTips for Healthy Kids
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With the holidays rapidly approaching, many of us tend to take a “temporary break” from healthy eating habits to partake in the festivities of the season. This can lead to overindulging and even regrets later down the road. As a result, soon we will be making out our New Year’s resolutions to a healthier year filled with self-promises to eat right, lose weight, and get in shape. Why not get a jump on this pattern, and take a few small, barely noticeable, steps that will prepare you partake in the holiday season without regrets? The following tips are easy adjustments that allow you to keep the same flavorful foods that you love, while cutting back on the high-fat, calorie laden items that tend to pile on the pounds. Helpful hint, these are also good ways to trick your children into consuming the nutrients their bodies crave.
AN EGG WHITE CHRISTMAS | Using two egg whites in place of one egg can reduce the cholesterol and produce the same tasty result.
HOLD THE SALT | Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in your mashed potatoes to add flavor and cut back on added butter or margarine.
DITCH FRIED TOPPINGS | Sliced almonds make a delicious, crunchy topping in place of fried onion rings.
REPLACE FATS & OILS | Substitute applesauce for oil, margarine or butter in muffins and quick breads like banana bread. Try substituting a small amount at first, as the more you substitute the more the texture of the finished product changes.
DIP, DIP, HOORAY | For holiday dips, sauces and pie toppings, use fat-free yogurt, sour cream, and whipped topping.
Holiday Nutrition Tips
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LOW-FAT OPTIONS | Choose reduced-fat or low-fat cheeses for salads and casseroles.
Tips compiled from: eatright.org and nourishinteractive.com
HO, HO, WHOLE WHEAT | You can substitute white flour for 100% whole wheat baking flour. If you think your kids might not like it, then start with using half white flour and half whole wheat flour. Your kids won’t even notice and you have instantly made it more healthy! Replace white crackers with whole wheat, multi-grain, or sprouted wheat and you have added a ton of healthy fiber to the snack. (Replace the cheese for low fat and double the healthiness!)
HOLIDAY FIBER | Bring in bean dip (check the label to make sure it is low in fat) and salsa with some 100% whole grain chips or baked chips. Beans are a great source of fiber!
FRUITS & VEGGIES | Fruits and veggies are great sources of fiber. Add sliced pear to salads, offer pomegranates as after-school snacks, and bring in a tray of grapes and sliced persimmons to a class party.
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Seasonal Recipes & Activities
BANANA SNOWMENIngredients:
Directions:
bananasskewers
grapesapples
carrotscaisins
pretzel sticks
1) Cut the bananas into 2 inch chunks. 2) Thread them onto the skewers. 3) Add a triangular shaped wedge of apple, then a grape. 4) Stick on raisins (or mini chocolate chips) for buttons and eyes. 5) Use a tiny sliver of carrot for a nose.6) Break pretzel sticks in half for arms.
STRAWBERRY SANTASIngredients:
Directions:
1 lb large strawberriees8 ounce cream cheese, soft
3-4 Tbsp powdered sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1) Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Remove the top, (enough for a hat). Clean out the whole strawberry with a paring knife, if necessary (some of them are hollow already. Prep all of the strawberries and set aside.2) In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag or Ziploc with the corner snipped off. Fill the strawberries with cheesecake mixture. 3) Once strawberries are filled, top with the 'hats.' Decorate according to photo. 4. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until serving.
MITTEN MATCH RELAYMaterial Needed:
Instructions:
assorted pairs of gloves or mittenswrapped presents (optional)
dry-erase board (optional)dry-erase markers (optional)
This game works well with a large group of kids but can also work with a few kids. Make a large pile of mittens at one end of the room. Mix the mittens up so the pairs aren't together. One at a time, the kids race to the pile and dig through to find a pair. They put on the pair and race back to the starting line to tag the next person. She repeats the process, finding another pair of mittens. You can also have the kids complete a task while they're wearing the mittens, such as unwrapping a present or drawing a shape on a dry-erase board.
PENGUIN SHUFFLEMaterial Needed:
Instructions:
beanbag or hacky sack-style footbag
Have the children stand side by side with their "eggs" (beanbags or Hacky Sack-style footbags) on top of their feet. Players try to shuffle across the room without dropping their "eggs." The first one to succeed wins.
SANTA SAYSMaterial Needed:
Instructions:
large activity areanotepad or paper
pencil or penSantas hat
Clear an activity area that is large enough so that all children can stretch out when performing their movements. Write a list of movements such as jump, run, sit down, turn around, stand up, hands up, hands down, and jumping jacks. Put on the Santas hat. Explain to the children that they are playing a game that is similar to Simon Says only it is called Santa Says and that the teacher is Santa. When Santa calls out a command the children must complete the action and continue to complete it until the next command is called or Santa says stop.
FEEL AND GUESSMaterial Needed:
Instructions:
large stockingmisc. objects for children to guess
Challenge children to guess the identity of an object hidden in a stocking. Choose a child to secretly place an object inside a Christmas stocking. Invite the other children to feel the object through the stocking. Write down children's guesses before revealing the object.
SNOWFLAKE SEARCHMaterial Needed:
Instructions:
beanbag or hacky sack-style footbag
Have the children stand side by side with their "eggs" (beanbags or Hacky Sack-style footbags) on top of their feet. Players try to shuffle across the room without dropping their "eggs." The first one to succeed wins.
BELL LISTENING GAMEMaterial Needed:
Instructions:jingle bell
Have all of the children stand or sit facing one direction. Choose one child to stand in front of the class, facing away from the others. While his/her back is turned, place a jingle bell in the hands of one child. Have all of the children grasp their hands together as if they are holding something, and have everyone shake their hands. On your signal, the child at the front will turn around and search for the ringing bell. When the bell is found, the child holding it goes to the front of the room, and the game begins again.
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Our Daily NewsThe National CACFP Sponsors Association has teamed up with the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Child Care initiative. Let’s Move! Child Care empowers child care providers to achieve best practices in 5 areas; physical activity, screen time, food, beverages and infant feeding. These Child Care best practices serve as targets for going above and beyond to promote children’s health and wellness. The National CACFP Sponsors Association’s goal is to offer CACFP sponsors more training and resources to assist child care providers in achieving the Let’s Move! Child Care best practices.
LET’S MOVE! CHILDCARE GOALSPhysical Activity: Provide 1-2 hours of physical activity throughout the day, including outside play when possible.
Screen Time: No screen time for children under 2 years. For children age 2 and older, limit screen time to 30 minutes per week during child care.
Food: Serve fruits or vegetables at every meal, eat meals family-style whenever possible, and don't serve fried foods.
Beverages: Provide access to water during meals and throughout the day, and don't serve sugary drinks. For children age 2 and older, serve low-fat (1%) or non-fat milk, and no more than one 4- to 6-ounce serving of 100% juice per day.Infant Feeding: For mothers who want to continue breastfeeding, provide their milk to their infants and welcome them to breastfeed during the child care day. Support all new parents' decisions about infant feeding.
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