If the price of fuel has left you looking around the house for things to do these school holidays, why not give our healthy holiday activities for the home a go. We’ve come up with six activities involving fruits and vegetables to keep children entertained from the comfort of your own home. Many vegetables are seasonal, which means they grow best at certain times of the year. So rather than taking up space in your garden trying to grow things that will struggle in unfavourable weather, choose plants that are likely to succeed. Crunch & Sip® is an in-class nutrition program conducted by Cancer Council WA which is designed to provide WA children with the opportunity to snack on additional serves of fruit and vegetables and sip on water. Long weekends such as the Easter holiday encourage us to come together and spend time with friends and family. See our tips on healthy ways to enjoy this Easter long weekend. As Autumn arrives and the weather starts to change, so to do the vegetables on offer. One that we are most excited about coming into season is the crunchy capsicum. This juicy, crisp and versatile vegie comes in a range of colours and can be served in so many delicious ways. Following a recent audit, we are cautioning parents not to assume that packaged snacks labelled as ‘fruit' are healthy options for their children, with some containing as much sugar as a lolly bag.
Healthy ideas for holidays at home
What to grow?
Shining a light on the Crunch&Sip® program
Healthy ways to enjoy your Easter long weekend
Spotlight on capsicum
Crunch&Sip peels back the facts on fruit snacks