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Ab r- ■ . 1 <br />P/ e4wol 1 Issue 2 <br />a,. <br />GeT seaRPOWeReD WITH 5 FRUIT5 & Ve6Gle5! <br />When we get BearPowered, we strive for 5. But did you know that most kids and <br />families are coming up short? Only about 1 out of every 5 kids in our community <br />actually gets 5 fruits and veggies a day. We can change that... here are some ways to <br />get a fresh start and get BearPowered with produce! <br />C�Ili3 [•7=11 <br />The first step to getting 5 is keeping track. Kids who participated <br />in the yumPower School Challenge have a head start —so help <br />keep it up at home. Try a chart on the fridge or on your phone <br />and get the whole family tracking together. <br />OF FRUITS a11D veawee `"� eveR7 <br />Every meal is a chance to add fruits and veggies, all <br />it takes is a little creativity. Sliced fruit makes a great <br />cereal topper. Pears can add crunch to a sandwich. Pizza <br />loaded with veggies is a good alternative to the traditional <br />fast food meal. Just remember, it is normal for kids to <br />be cautious eaters so keep offering new foods prepared in <br />different ways. <br />MBKe'em HERD TO MISS <br />�•f� Life is busy, so make it quick and easy for everyone in your family <br />to make good choices, even when you are on the run. Keep those yummy <br />options visible and easy to grab. Store clean, cut veggies in clear containers so they <br />can't be missed when the fridge door opens. Have some fun and trade in the cookie jar <br />for a fruit bowl. For grab -and -go snacks, fill the snack cupboard with portable fruit <br />cups or dried raisins, cranberries or apples. <br />ADD "111visme" POWeR TO YOUR COOKIIIG <br />You can boost the number of fruits and veggies your family eats, even without them <br />knowing it. Just slip shredded carrots, zucchini or sweet potatoes into chili, soups, stews <br />or pasta sauce. Try mixing chopped apples, dates or bananas into muffins or pancakes <br />for a delicious breakfast. Or simply double the quantity of veggies in some of your <br />favorite recipes and see what happens. <br />0 <br />S9 try some of these tricks at home as you and your family strive for 5 every day! <br />•1"1►:1J' <br />WORDS FROM a YMCA DaD <br />There are two reasons that I am part of <br />Bear Power. The first and most important <br />reason is because I am a dad. My best, <br />most challenging and most rewarding <br />job is to help my kids grow and develop. <br />So although it is not always easy, I work <br />hard to provide my kids food that will <br />fuel their bodies and minds, and encour- <br />age them to play and move. I know that <br />if they learn to love good food and enjoy <br />being active now, it will reward them for <br />the rest of their lives. <br />The second reason I am part of Bear - <br />Power is because, as the Executive Direc- <br />tor of the White Bear Area YMCA, I am <br />committed to youth development, healthy <br />living and social responsibility. BearPow- <br />er and the YMCA believe that together, <br />our community can create change. We <br />want our kids to have a bright future, so <br />I hope that you will join us in trying to <br />create a place where all of our kids can <br />reach their full potential. <br />Shane Hoefer <br />Father of 2 <br />Executive Director, <br />White Bear Area <br />YMCA <br />