Buy produce, help children's cancer research
Healthy snack and meal ideas from Produce for Kids and Stop and Shop stores. Credit: Handout
It's simple. The more produce you buy from now until May 31, the more money will be raised for cancer research.
The second annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign, hosted by Stop & Shop supermarkets and Produce for Kids, will make a donation to local children's cancer research programs based on the amount of produce you buy.
"Partnering with Produce for Kids is a great way to provide resources and inspiration to our communities to incorporate produce into every meals," said Arlene Putterman, manager of public and community relations for Stop & Shop's New York Metro Division.
During the month of May, Stop & Shop will offer shoppers collectible Produce for Kids Ideal Meals, which are quick, easy and healthy meal ideas and can be found in displays featuring the characters from LazyTown, a health-focused children's television show on the Sprout channel.
The Ideal Meal ideas are free and offer chef-created suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert, featuring fruits and veggies as the main ingredients.
Here's a sample of one of the kid-friendly, healthy snack ideas:
Guacamole Tomato Boats
Ingredients
2 medium tomatoes on the vine
8 Tbsp. guacamole (liberal tablespoonfuls)
8 Tbsp. salsa
4 Tbsp. grated cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees or turn broiler on high.
2. Wash and dry tomatoes.
3. Slice tomatoes in half, cross-sectionwise, and scoop out the insides, being careful not to puncture/tear the bottom of the tomato half.
4. With open side of tomato facing up, fill with guacamole, then salsa, and garnish with cheddar cheese.
5. Bake/broil until cheese melts, then remove from oven.
What are your healthy meal ideas and how do you get your kids to eat fruits and veggies?
