This challenge will begin June 8. There is an event set up over at our facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/events/1096155043733360/
During this 10 day challenge your family will focus on
including fruit every day in a different way. This doesn’t mean you can’t
include fruit other ways also. The more fruits your family eats the more of an
impact their nutritional value will have on your family’s health.
Before the Challenge:
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Make challenge cards and find a jar/hat/box to
put them in. If you can find time have the kids decorate the cards. This will
make them proud to use them.
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Ask your family what kinds of fruits they want
around the house. Make a list. Take them with you. (Can even let them pick out
their own, the more hands on they are the better) Try to choose fresh fruit,
but if not possible use frozen or canned.
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Pick a reward that captures your family’s
interest. Post it somewhere every one can see it daily. Use a picture if more
motivating. (Could possibly post it on the fridge or a door)
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Talk to your family about why it is important to
add more fruits to your diet
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They help to fill you up so there is less room
for processed ‘junk’ food
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They provide our body with essential minerals
and vitamins that helps the body feel good and have more energy
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They provide brain fuel
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They provide fiber to help keep digestive tract
healthy (Helps regulate bowel movement)
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Answer any questions your family may have. If
you can’t answer them tell them you don’t know but you will find out. It can be
a learning experience for both of you. Email me and I will help you find the
correct answer.
Challenges:
1.
Eat a fruit at every meal
(breakfast/lunch/dinner)
2.
Eat a red fruit today
3.
Eat a orange fruit today
4.
Only eat fruit as a snack today
5.
Eat fruit for breakfast today
6.
Eat a fruit smoothie (Use 3 of your favorite
fruits/natural sweetener/greek yogurt) <I will post some examples>
7.
Eat a salad with fruit today <I will post
some examples>
8.
Eat 3 different colored fruits today
9.
Bake a whole grain with fruit as an ingredient
<I will post some examples>
10. Eat
5 fruits today
*Depending on your kids age level and interest you can
adjust these challenges to fit their needs
During Challenge:
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The night before the challenge starts have a
family member draw a challenge card. You will choose a card each night for the
following day. (Please post what your families daily challenge is on our event
page when you can. This will help us support one another as well as discuss any
negative and positive experiences your family is having because of the daily
challenge.)
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Discuss the challenge daily. Allow each family
member to share how they think the daily challenge was and what they could of
done to improve their efforts.
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Talk about the fact of the day with them. Leave
about 5-10 minutes open to see where the conversation takes you.
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A strawberry is not an actual berry, but a
banana is.
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Orangutans LOVE mangoes
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Apples float in water because they are 25% air
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Mangoes are the #1 fruit in the world
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Kiwi contains twice as much vitamin C as oranges
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Over 7,000 different types of apples are grown
all over the world
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Grapes can no longer ripen once picked
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The natural sugar in an apple is more potent
than caffeine in coffee
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A watermelon contains 92% water
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Raisins are dried grapes
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TIP: Make sure to keep it fun and positive. As a
parent you must lead by example. They will be watching your reaction and effort
to every challenge.
After Challenge:
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Keep a focus on fruits
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Talk about them
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Ask if your family is still eating them daily.
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TIP: You don’t want to put a lot of pressure on
it so that it turns them away. Make sure to keep all discussions light and fun.
The more positive you are the more positive they will be.
This challenge is a great way to help make fruit a staple in
your child’s nutrition. The more comfortable with fruit they are, the more
willing they will be to include it daily.
Lets DO this!!!! Your family’s first healthy lifestyle
change is heading your way!!!!!!! We are so excited to help you get started on
your journey. Your family is important and we know knowledge is power. So lets
get to learning!!!
We can’t WAIT to hear all about it J We will also be giving away a
set of the USDA food pyramid coloring books (6). They will go to the family who
has the made the most effort to keep us updated on their journey. This can be
by posting on our event page or if you feel more comfortable you can message us
privately. We will announce the winner on our event page.
Join our Event at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1096155043733360/
or
www.facebook.com/mindsonthemovefoundation
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