To Serve Up Good Nutrition (NAPSA)—Children who eat better do better in school, suggests a study published in the Journalof School Health. According to registered dietitian Liz Weiss, co-author of “The Moms’ Guide to Meal Makeovers” and cohost of the family food blog Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen, eating nutritious foods including fruits and veggies and limiting fat at meals and snack times can be an attainable goal. “With just a few mealtime modifications, healthier eating can be right around the corner,” says Weiss. Here are a few simple tips to help get nutritious foods on the table and in the lunch bagfast: Plan Meals Ahead: Crafting a weekly lunch and dinner menu and a focused shoppinglist to go with it can help shorten your time at the grocery store, keep your food budget in check (because you'll be less tempted to buy unnecessary impulse items) and leave more timefor food prep. e Give Family-Favorite Recipes a Veggie Makeover: Incorporating vegetables into recipes adds texture and flavor and provides a nutritional boost. Top homemade pizza with your choice of sauted vegetables— spinach, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms or zucchini—orstir them into pasta. e Add Variety to Kids’ Lunches: There is an increasing assortment of convenient, great- tasting healthy food selections in the supermarket, like portable baby carrots or on-the-go yogurt. Also, Campbell Soup Company has 12 Campbell’s Kids soups—including favorites like Chicken & Stars and new SpongeBob varieties. Campbell has reduced the sodium in all Kids soups to meet government criteria for “healthy” foods. This means the soups are controlled for fat, saturated fat, cho- Getting your kids to eat right dur- ing the school year may become as easy as ABC. lesterol and sodium and contain a positive nutrient source such as a good source of vitamin A. Stock up on Fruits and Vegetables: All forms count, so be on the lookout for fresh, frozen and canned produce as well as juices such as V8 V-Fusion 100% juice. Each eight-ounce glass provides a full serving of fruit and a full serving of vegetables, and all kids taste is the fruit. Plus, it is available in flavors that kids love, like Strawberry Banana. Cook Together as a Family: Involving children in food preparation encourages them to try new foods...especially nutritious ones. Kids love to get messy, and there’s no better place than the kitchen. Whether they help with just one meal a week—perhaps on the weekend whenlife is less hectic—or every night, cooking together fosters a greater appreciation for the time and energy that go into preparing family meals. For more information, visit www.CampbellSoup.com.
