So far this year we’ve been trying to find new ways to keep our KES Club’s menus simple, but still keeping it fun, exciting and yummy. Most kids love bananas, we love bananas – they are affordable, easy and delicious. The next time bananas are on your menu, try using the below recipe to create […]
We often hear many of our KES Club Coordinators, school principals and volunteers complain about students not wanting to eat fruit. Then we go to another KES Club and the students absolutely love fruit….why are they so different? Yes, it could simply be that the children at one KES Club do not like fruit as […]
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; the foods we eat fuel our minds and bodies and without breakfast our day just would not start off right. It’s not only important to eat breakfast each morning, but it’s also important to consider what you eat for your breakfast. Starting […]
Making a quick delicious breakfast can sometimes be a challenge whether at home or at your KES Club. Finding ways to incorporate vegetables and fruits can also be a challenge. The recipe below is a great way to serve one or two servings of fruit in one small wrap. Fruit wraps are great for a […]
Sometimes doing something a little different spices things up for your KES Club! Try serving yogurt parfaits at your next KES Club breakfast. Yogurt parfaits are delicious and nutritious as they include yogurt, berries and granola or a healthy whole grain cereal. Including 3 different food groups from Canada’s Food Guide. Berry Yogurt Parfait Ingredients […]
Well the first week of school has almost come to an end. Next week most of our KES Clubs will be restarting and our volunteers will be getting into the swing of things. When planning and picking up your groceries for next week you may want to make a list of “must haves”. In addition […]
Welcome back to all of our students and teachers – we hope you enjoyed a fun filled summer! For most children throughout the province, tomorrow marks the first day of the school year, an exciting day for most. We want to wish all of the children attending Kids Eat Smart Clubs a very healthy and successful school […]
Today is the first day of September that means its back to school next week and sadly it also means the end of summer. This weekend marks the last unofficial weekend of summer for most of us – Labour Day weekend. Traditionally, many of us go camping to enjoy the last few days before the […]
On days like today – cool, gray and rainy – we prefer to enjoy a warm satisfying lunch, rather than the daily cold sandwiches or salads. Like adults, kids also enjoy something warm on days like this. You may need to brain storm and think of some healthy dishes you can cook for lunch; avoid […]
Earlier this week I shared with you some of the benefits of blueberries and a delicious recipe that you could try. Once again, this recipe also has blueberries as a main ingredient – it is blueberry season after all! The below recipe has a unique twist on your traditional vegetable and fruit salsas, combining the […]