Physical Activity
It’s Memorial Day Weekend! Your celebrations may look different this year, but you can still pay some patriotic homage to America’s military and classic Memorial Day traditions.
• Start out this Friday with an At Home Throwing Challenge.
• With parades cancelled this year, have your own, symbolic one. Put on some red, white, or blue and take a walk with your family.
• Enjoy PBS’ Memorial Day Concert on Sunday (8:00 EST) and dance along from your living room! • Want more of a challenge this weekend? Try this “Super Solider” workout
Want to learn more about Memorial Day?
• This PBS video explains why we celebrate Memorial Day.
• Take a virtual tour of the White House from Google Arts & Culture.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Rocket Smoothies
We’re kicking off the Memorial Day weekend with a healthy, creamy, delicious and festive looking smoothie! Prep, blend and enjoy this healthy treat!
Ingredients:
· 1 frozen banana
· 1 cup vanilla yogurt
· 1/2 cup frozen red fruit (try cherries or berries)
· 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
· 1 cup 100% juice
· 1/4 cup milk
· 1 1/2 cup ice
Directions:
- In a blender, combine 1/4 banana, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen cherries or berries, 1/2 cup juice and 1/2 cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour evenly among 3-4 glasses. Place in freezer for 30 minutes to help keep layers separate.
- In a blender, combine 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour evenly among 3-4 glasses. Place in freezer for 30 minutes to separate layers.
- In a blender, combine 1/4 banana, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup juice and 1/2 cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour evenly among 3-4 glasses. Place in freezer for 30 minutes
