Dietitians Dish – April 26, 2021
If you’re one of the growing number of families still struggling to keep your family fed and healthy at home during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Over a year into the “new normal” families are still facing messy houses, lack of food, and unhealthy eating patterns, which are all adding to our mental distress. One study during the pandemic indicated at-home troubles stemmed from kids not getting enough of the right foods and acting like a different person. It makes sense that if we’re not getting essential nutrients our bodies will react. Fruits and veggies are full of the nutrients, water, and fiber we need to feel our best, physically and emotionally. As the weather warms up, try some simple, cool treats to stay nourished and hydrated.
Rinse, pat dry, and put on a tray in a single layer in the freezer.
• Frozen grapes or blueberries –
Rinse, pat dry, and put on a tray in a single layer in the freezer.
• Frozen grapes or blueberries –
Rinse, pat dry, and put on a tray in a single layer in the freezer.
• Frozen grapes or blueberries –
Rinse, pat dry, and put on a tray in a single layer in the freezer.
Tajin Fruit Salad
- 1 mini watermelon
- 1/2 cup pineapple,diced
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- 1/2 cup papaya, diced
- 1/3 cup mint leaves, thinly sliced
- Lime juice, to taste
- Tajin (chili lime spice), to taste
Directions:
- Cut mini watermelon in half and hollow out each side. To make your mini watermelon bowl steady, slice 1/2” of rounded end of watermelon off so it sits flat on surface of table.
- Cut watermelon into bite size pieces. Add all fruit to a bowl with the lime juice and mix.
- Pour into half of hollowed out watermelon. Sprinkle Tajín on top of fruit (if desired).
Recipe (adapted) and image courtesy of Watermelon.org