| Fruits are one of the most nutrient dense foods | | | | effects of any plant compound. |
| available. Fruits are a goldmine of vitamins, | | | | Kiwis offer a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, B |
| minerals and fiber. Getting children to eat fruits is | | | | complex, calcium, iron and folic acid. |
| easy because they are bright in color andtaste | | | | The skin of the Kiwi is a good source of flavonoid |
| great. Fruits are available all season long and they | | | | antioxidants. Flavanoids help keep blood vessels |
| are usually relatively inexpensive. Ideally children | | | | elastic. |
| should consume at least 1-3 servings of fruit per | | | | Oranges contain vitamin C and immune protecting |
| day depending on their age. | | | | flavanoids. Oranges provides pectinand are rich in |
| Since fruit is in its natural form contains a lot of | | | | sodium when ripened in sunshine. |
| water it is easier for the body to process. Our | | | | Strawberries are one of the richest sources of |
| mini fruit and cheese kabob recipe can be flexible. | | | | vitamin C and fiber. It has high contentof sodium |
| You can allow your child to choose the fruits to | | | | and iron. It helps in whitening of the teeth. |
| thread onto the toothpicks. Making the kabobs is | | | | Watermelons are high in mineral content, vitamins |
| a fun project for children. Some of the fruits that | | | | and iron. |
| you maywant to choose for the mini kabobs is | | | | Healthy Kid Snack - Mini Fruit and Cheese Kabobs |
| listed below:. | | | | Ingredients: |
| An apple a day will keep the Doctor away. Apples | | | | *Fruit of your choice |
| are a great source of vitamins. | | | | *Chunks of cheddar cheese cut into 1/2 inch |
| Apples also have a lot of fiber. Apples are rich in | | | | pieces |
| vitamins A, C, E and folate. | | | | *Toothpicks |
| Apples are available in green, red or yellow skin | | | | Instructions: |
| when ripe. Apples can help in thereduction of colon | | | | *Use toothpicks as skewers |
| cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. They | | | | *Lay out fruit and cheese on a tray |
| also help with heartdisease, weight loss and | | | | *Fruit can be strawberries, pineapple chunks, |
| controlling cholesterol. | | | | mandarin orange slices, grapes or appleslices. |
| Bananas are a good source of fiber, potassium, | | | | Allow the children to thread the fruit selection of |
| vitamins A, C, B6, E and folate. | | | | their choice onto the skewers. |
| *Folate supports red blood cell production and | | | | Let them make several that will last throughout |
| helps prevent anemia. Folates also supportcell | | | | the day. |
| production, especially in the skin. Bananas help | | | | Store remainder of the fruit kabobs in a |
| nerves function properly | | | | Tupperware container in the refrigeratorwhere |
| Seedless cherries either red or black in color | | | | the children can reach them. Make sure the kids |
| contain anthocyanins that reduce pain | | | | are careful with the toothpicks. |
| &inflammation. Anthocyanins are antioxidant | | | | Depending on their age, you may want to let |
| flavonoids that protect many body systems. | | | | them choose the fruit and cheese they want |
| They have some of the strongest physiological | | | | skewered. |