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I can’t wait to go play baseball! It’s been quite some time since I’ve been out on the field. But, I’m ready to go! Especially, after my pre-baseball power snack or meal! It’s so important to fuel up right, before I play baseball in order to perform and feel my best! My mom is a runner, so she is always adamant that I “get in the proper food” before I play sports. She says eating and eating right before exercise is important to: ...

I’m here to guide you. GO grab the closest box or can!! Flip it over and what do you have?? I spy NUTRITION FACTS on the back! This is here to help you make the best decisions possible with the foods that you are putting in your body. Serving Size is the first thing I see! What does this mean? It means the amount that is shown is what the nutrition facts are based on. So if you are eating 2 cups of beans and the serving size is a half cup, y...

Sometimes my super-fast speed makes it hard to sit down for a snack! Good thing my mom knows just what to do. She prepares snacks ahead of time so we can just grab-and-go! Here are some snacks that I have planned for the week: Monday: Mango and melon chunks Grab-n-Go Snacks for Toddlers By: Melissa Ohlson, MS, RD Tuesday: Tomatoes (cherry) and string cheese Wednesday: Watermelon popsicles (see Baby Tom Tom’s recipes for more waterme...

Hi, I’m Marcus one of the Super Crew Kids. I love to garden, take care of the earth and I especially love yellow foods!  Did you know being green can be really easy? There are lots of little things you can do to be green, save green ($) and liver healthier. Here are just a few things my family tries to do every day: Eating out- • Choose some vegetable based meals. Vegetable based dishes tend to be less expensive and full of healt...

Hi Moms and Dads! It’s Baby Tom Tom and I am here to share how I can morph watermelon into fun shapes. After a long, hot day in the sun, watermelon is the perfect summer treat for both you and your kids. So, let' get started! Shapes We will start with an easy one. First, take out the watermelon and some cookie cutters. Moms and Dads, here’s where you come in. Cut the watermelon into ½ inch slices. Now, using your cookie cutters, ...

-Fresh fruit or some crisp cool crunchy veggies on a hot summer’s day. Sure they are available year-round, but during other seasons they are coming from thousands of miles away. How fresh do you feel after long distance travel? I know after a whole day of flying I’m worn out. Not to mention, mom says in season fruits and vegetables are usually good for our family budget. Dill, basil, copious amounts of berries like blackberries, strawber...

  Hi Parents, My name is Andy and I am a Super Crew Kid! I am super strong, but I got this power from eating right and exercising everyday. I love staying active and having fun playing both outdoors and indoors too. Let's get all the kids together and exercise everyday for at least one hour! Is your family ready to get moving with me?    Choose from this list, or make up your own activities!   1. Walk your dog 2. Play Frisbee 3. Fly...

Hi Everyone! It's Jessie here, ready to show you how to transform an avocado into some whole-y guacamole. Using my super powers, I transform a whole avocado into a yummy guacamole dip. The avocado is a small round fruit. It has a dark green skin that is very tough. The guacamole is bright green and is smooth. Here's how you, too, can create this amazing transformation! Did I mention that avocados are one of my favorite foods?! First, make...