Kids Health

This is a peek into our four-class series designed to be a fun and engaging learning experience for kids between the ages of 9 and 12 and in grades 4-6 -- but all ages are welcome! The program accentuates the positives of healthy foods (whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables) found on the Power Plate. As children are exposed to benefits of consuming a healthful diet, they also taste delicious foods prepared during a live cooking demonstration.

Today we will explore in a kid-friendly manner and demonstrate two dishes that are fun for children to prepare while building healthful eating habits. We will discuss what legumes are, how they fit into a healthy diet, and strategies to increase legume consumption without getting bloating. We will prepare two tasty dishes for children of all ages and their adult companions to try.

We will start with a tasty and creamy and so easy and healthful Chocolate Mousse! We will have some organic fruit to dip into the mousse. Then we'll make Veggies in a Blanket with a choice of spinach or gluten-free corn tortillas. We will discuss hummus and then participants will have a choice of a variety of greens and vegetables to build their tasty and portable "blankets". We will also discuss some strategies for making produce shopping even more exciting, such as emphasizing the beauty and nutrition of colorful heirloom vegetables.