For Coordinators
National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month.... Celebrate by eating
a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables all month long!
National Frozen Yogurt Month—top your frozen yogurt with your
favorite berries for a cool treat.
Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day (June 4th) by eating plenty of
fruits and vegetables.
Bananas first introduced in the US...Coordinator
Tip #1
It's summer time and that means fruit is widely in season. Check
out your local farmers market for different varieties of your
favorite fruits. Don't forget to eat a colorful variety of fruits
and vegetables every day!
Find out which fruit is featured as the
Fruit of the Month.
Curious to know what the vegetable
of the month is in June?
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day... try this healthier combination.
Strawberry Rhubarb Angel Food
Cake
Turkey Lovers' Month...try a cherry and smoked turkey salad
National Dairy Month...low-fat cheese can add flavor to roasted
vegetables. Low-fat yogurt is a great source of calcium.
It's National Men's Health Week (12-18) Coordinator
Tip #2
Celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day by adding fresh strawberries
to your diet all weekend. Try these sweet berries over shortcake,
in low-fat yogurt, on cereal and in a smoothie.
Join in on the fun! It's Little League Baseball Week! Set-up a
neighborhood baseball game or league, have weekly games, and bring
fruits and vegetables as snacks to the field.
Go exploring! Get involved with National Rivers Month by canoeing
or kayaking this month. If you've never tried it, learn by taking
a class where you can rent your equipment.
Eat your Vegetables Day... try this tasty mushroom
garden baked potatoes recipe.
Buy a mango today-June is the last "in season" month for mangos...Coordinator
Tip #3
National Papaya Month...try this easy recipes for papaya
boats.
National Cheese Week—try adding some fruit to your low-fat cottage
cheese or low-fat yogurt today.
Are you eating enough fruit? June is one of the peak months for
many fruits. Be sure to have a colorful variety of fruits and
enjoy!
Celebrate National Camping Week by taking the kids camping in
the quiet woods this week. Don't forget to pack lots of fruits
and vegetables for your hikes and campfire dinners!
Keeping kids physically active is important for good health. Join
in on Sports America Kids Month—find a new sport and try
it out... Coordinator Tip # 4
National Strawberry Parfait Day—combine fresh strawberries
with low-fat vanilla yogurt for a delicious treat!
Do something different day. Try biking to the store or to your
local farmer's market to buy more fruits and vegetables!
National Iced Tea Month—Add slices of fresh lemons, limes
or oranges and eat them after you finish your tea.
Tomato was proved not be poisonous in 1820. Fire up the grill
and enjoy this recipe for grilled tomatoes.
Get inspired! Get outdoors! Visit a national
park near you to enjoy nature's beauty. Be sure to bring lots
of water and some dried fruit as hiking snack!
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