For Coordinators
World Breastfeeding Week
August 1-7
Pea Festivals are held this month—Add handfuls of green peas
to your salad. Or, fill-up a sandwich bag with fresh sugar snap
peas and enjoy a crunchy sweet snack.
National Watermelon Day—Cut the watermelon into cubes and place
it in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove the cubes and enjoy a
cold refreshing treat!
Simplify your life week (1-7)—Take 5 minutes each day this
week and practice a relaxation technique (Coordinator
Tip #1)
National Mustard Day (5)—try basting your veggies with mustard
and roasting them tonight! Cauliflower
with Parsley-Mustard Dressing
National Park Month—visit a state or national park. If you don't
have one near you try and find a local park or recreation center.
Sneak some fresh Zucchini onto your neighbor's porch day and leave
a tasty recipe. (Try Zucchini
Boats)
National Peach Month—Hot day in the sun? Dice a peach and add
the pieces into your water or iced tea.
National Apple Week—One medium apple has 5 grams of fiber.
National Canoe and Kayak Festival—Find an outdoor water
recreation center near you and take a canoe or kayak class...
Coordinator Tip #2
Have you seen this month's
Vegetable of the Month?
Admit your Happy Month—if you're happy and you know it clap your
hands! And, while you're at it try skipping, jumping or dancing
for added physical activity!
Great American Tomato Canning Tournament—enjoy this Homemade
Salsa recipe and can extra for the winter.
Watermelon festival—did you know watermelons float? They
do! Find a pool and gather your friends for some watermelon races.
When you are finished, wash, slice and enjoy...(Coordinator
tip #3)
Have you seen the Fruit of the
Month?
Cataract Awareness Month—Many fruits and vegetable are good sources
of Vitamin C. Dark yellow and orange fruits and vegetable contain
carotene that helps maintain eye health. Try a handout of carrots
instead of pretzels today or add 100% orange juice to your breakfast
menu.
Potato Day—Make a spud your bud today!
National Golf Month—Get into the swing of things! Check out a
miniature gold course, a par-3 or if you're really good an 18-hole
course. Golfing will exercise your shoulder, back, arm and leg
muscles!
Peach Torte Day—Nuts can be a healthy addition to any diet. Try
sprinkling some chopped pecan over a fresh green salad for a healthy
crunch.
National Waffle Day—top your waffles with fresh berries or peaches
National Peach Pie Day—Enjoy fresh peaches or warm up with
a summer smooth Peach-Raspberry
Smoothie.
National Banana Split Day—Make a low-fat banana split with frozen
vanilla yogurt, bananas, and fresh cherries for a treat that is
sure to be a sure success on this nationally celebrated day.
National Cherry Popsicle Day—Cherry Popsicles are the most popular
fruit flavored Popsicle! Head to the grocery store and find cherry
fruit bars that are made of 100% fruit and juice.
National Cherry Turnover Day—cherries can add a sweet and sour
taste to any recipe.
More Herbs and less salt day—Herbs can add a lot of flavor without
adding the sodium that salt would. Try sprinkling your grilled
or cooked vegetables with basil, oregano, dill and/or parsley
instead of salt.
Chop Suey was created in August 1896. Try making this at home
with at least five different colorful vegetables.
National Trail Mix Day—Add dried fruit to your trail mix for
added sweetness and vitamins.
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