Naomi Kleinberg - Grovers Guide to Good Eating

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H ello, everybodee. Welcome to the Good Eating Caf. I am your friendly (and lovable) waiter, Grover. And this is my able (and very cute) assistant, Elmo.

We are here to serve you a delightful meal of tasty tidbits all about good, healthy eating. When you are finished, you will be full of oh-so-easy-to-digest information about why it is important to eat healthily.

We want to make sure that you not only eat well but also enjoy your meals. And now, if you are ready, we will begin!

EAT TOGETHER

Family meals can be fun for all. And who does not enjoy fun! Eating nutritious foods together as a family helps to develop healthy attitudes about food and eating.

Sharing a meal can make eating more enjoyable. Good company and some talk around the table can spice up any dish. Eating together is a terrific way to catch up on everybodys news of the day, thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

EAT HEALTHY FOODS AND MEALS

Food is the fuel that gives your body the energy to grow and go. It is important to eat lots of different kinds of healthy foods. So choose foods from the different food groups. When you do this, you are making sure that your body gets all the right kinds of foods to make it healthy and strong.

Make healthy choices, such as eating whole-grain or whole-wheat bread and grains, and chicken, fish, and lean meats. Choose drinks that are good for you all the time, such as water or low-fat milk, instead of soda or other sugary drinks.

Also, it is terrifically important to learn the difference between everyday foods and sometimes foods. Everyday foods are foods that are good and healthy to eat all the time. Sometimes foods are foods that are okay to eat but only sometimes, a little bit at a time.

COOK TOGETHER

Cooking can be loads of fun. It is a great way to spend time together and is an excellent way to learn how to handle food and make a meal or snack. And there is nothing more fun than sharing the food that you have helped to cook with friends and family!

EAT YOUR COLORS

It is very important to eat at least five different-colored fruits and vegetables every day. There are so many very tasty and colorful fruits and vegetables to choose from!

When you eat your colors every day, you are doing yourself and your body a big favor! Eating fruits and vegetables is very good for every part of your body. They help your body to grow and to be strong and healthy.

Here are some ways in which the different colors are especially helpful to you.

Greens are good for your eyes and for making your bones and teeth very strong.

Blues and purples can bolster your brain, help your memory work well, and help you stay healthy as you grow older.

Whites are wonderful for your heart.

Yellows and oranges can be a yummy choice for a healthier heart and eyes and help your body fight the germs that can make you sick.