“I work on
the motto that if something is not impossible there must be a way of doing it.”
--Sir Nicholas
Winton, the man responsible for saving over 600 children during World War II
and subject of the film, “Nicholas Winton-The Power of Good”, who died this
week at age 106.
In the
Growing Healthy Kids project, we have a philosophy that all kids should know how to make ten basic meals. With this
base, they will have confidence to construct meals to their heart’s
delight for the rest of their lives.
By teaching
children basic cooking skills and letting them cut, grate, and chop their way
through local bounties of fresh vegetables, we are empowering kids with the
tools they need to make good decisions about what to eat for the rest of their
lives. Cooking with kids is fun – just ask
any kid who has attended one of our classes!
While you
plan summer activities for your children, be sure to include some playtime in
the kitchen. Start with a trip to a
local produce market, if you have one.
Let the kids pick out a vegetable or fruit they have never tried
before. Then research it when you get
home. Have a taste test and pick out a recipe to make with it or create one of
your own!
Here is a
link to one of my favorite inspirations for constructing great food. Sarah Britton lives in Denmark, a country I
recently visited, and she creates delicious and healthy recipes – my favorite
kind! Check out Sarah's new recipe for granola bars by
clicking here. I promise, your kids will
thank you!
In
gratitude,
Nancy Heinrich
Founder,
Growing Healthy Kids, Inc.
