Activity & Nutrition – Friday, April 10

Physical Activity
Start the day with a GoNoodle video

  1. Get Moving with The Lion King (Duration 7:55)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKuVq48vUcw
    ○ Begin the day with a Disney Family Get Moving video! Your family will love moving like Simba, Rafiki and Zazu as they recreate their favorite parts of the movie!
  2. Choose your own Fitness Adventure (Duration: 7:10)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAuhWjMRCpg
    ○ If your child(ren) likes Roblox they are sure to like this fitness video that let’s them choose between two exercises as they take them through 10 thirty second rounds.
  3. Zen Den with Cosmic Kids Yoga
    ○ Learn about making good choices through understanding mindfulness and breathing.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cxt_Ki4GSo

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Smoothies are a great way to reach our goal of five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Did you know that smoothies are also a great way to add fiber, protein, and healthy fats to your diet? Try our traditional smoothie recipe with one of the add ins listed below to get some extra fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

Fruit & Veggie Smoothie
• 1 cup milk
• 1 small banana, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit (blueberries, strawberries, mango, apple, or kiwi)
• 1/2 cup veggies (kale, spinach, raw fresh or frozen chopped cauliflower, raw fresh or frozen sliced zucchini, raw fresh or frozen sliced summer squash, roasted sweet potato, roasted butternut squash, steamed diced beets)
• Add ins (pick 1-2): 1 tablespoon nut butter; 2 tablespoons avocado; 1 teaspoon hemp seeds, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 tablespoon rolled oats
• Adding ice will make this taste like a delicious frozen treat!
Instructions:
Add chosen ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl and adding more liquid, if needed. Serve immediately.

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