How do you get kids to eat their greens?

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GREEN VEGETABLES – A SUPER FOOD

Green vegetables really do provide us with a panacea of nutrition. It's so important to make sure our green vegetables are organic so they aren't covered in glyphosate, pesticides and herbicides.

The best way to get kids to eat their greens is to get them involved in a veggie bed. When they see how their food grows children inevitably get stuck in and explore their vegetables. We've learnt this through the 'Veggie Buddies' educational classes we've been teaching at schools for the past 3 years.

There are many nutritional benefits of eating enough fruits and veggies when you are young.

Green fruits and veggies are particularly nutritious very high in vitamins and are a great source of iron and B12. Eating plenty of greens helps to give your kids energy and strength. Benefits also include promoting good health, boosting their immune and digestive systems and preventing illnesses, as well as healthy growth and development.

The NSW Ministry of Health studies show that 56% of primary school aged children and 80% of high school aged children, are not eating enough fruits and veggies. Being part of the preparation process while cooking with fruits and veggies is a great way to encourage children to eat and enjoy their fruits and veggies.

Here at My Organic School we have developed a healthy eating curriculum to be taught in school veggie beds called "Veggie Buddies'. Class 3/. is called 'Eat your Greens'. I have attached the class below. If you would like your school to adopt the Veggie Buddies curriculum please register your interest here: CLICK HERE