On the Look-out for Added Sugar in Breakfast Cereals

This week students explored the amounts of added sugar in breakfast cereals. Students examined nutrition facts labels from a wide range of cereal boxes and charted how many grams of sugar were contained in a single serving of cereal. Then they converted the amount of grams into teaspoons (divide the number of grams by 4 [...]

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Vitamin (Vegetable) Soup

This delicious soup goes together in no time at all to warm the whole family on a chilly day. It’s full of vitamins (A, B’s, C, D, E, and K), low-fat, and a tasty way to eat more vegetables! Serve it with a tossed salad, whole grain bread, and a glass of low-fat milk for [...]

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Healthier Sweet Treats for Your Little Valentines

Instead of showering your loved ones with candy, chocolate, or other sweets that are often high in sugar and/or fat, try treating your special little valentines to these healthier treats that encourage them to eat lower-fat dairy and fruits! Better yet, let them help make them. Mix a little non-fat cream cheese with a little [...]

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It’s All About Lip-Smacking, Healthy Snacking!

Last week students in 2nd, 4th, & 5th grades explored healthy snack choices and eating habits. They learned that many manufactured convenience snack foods, such as chips, cookies, doughnuts, soda, and “fruit” drinks may contain high amounts of fat, salt, and/or sugar. Students discussed the importance of choosing foods that contain nutrients that their bodies [...]

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Applesauce-Carrot Muffins

Pack these tasty power bite muffins along for breakfast on-the-go, or in your backpack for an anytime healthy snack! Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned) 1 teaspoon baking powder [...]

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Vanilla Yogurt Fruit Dip

This is such a fast & fabulous dip – be prepared to watch it quickly disappear and hear your kids ask for more! Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat or lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon honey Directions: 1. Mix ingredients until well-blended in a small bowl. 2. Serve as a chilled dip with pieces [...]

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It’s Sprouting Bulgur & Rutabagas!

This week 2nd and 4th grade students learned about local agriculture in Mason County and how it provides fresh, nutritious foods to our families. Classes also discussed how many people and professions are involved in the food industry, ranging from growing crops from seed, to a finished meal at the table. Students particularly enjoyed the [...]

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Vikings Explore Breezy, Brainy Breakfasts

This week Mt. View Viking students in the second, fourth, and fifth grades, explored the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. They discussed why breakfast is the most important meal of the day – coming up with ideas of feeding their brains so they can think faster and smarter at school; feeding their [...]

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Protein Power! It’s More Than Just Meats & Beans!

This week second, fourth, and fifth grade classes explored the wide world of protein found in the meats & beans food group. This group includes eggs, nuts, seeds, soybeans, lentils, black-eyed and split peas, and peanuts, in addition to meats and beans. All of these foods provide protein for growing healthy bodies. Some of our [...]

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White Bean Dip

Short on time? Whip up this delicious and versatile bean dip in no time! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can white beans (navy, great northern, small white, or canellini work well), drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano Directions: Mash beans [...]

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