Bring out the Red, White, and Blue Foods

Fourth of July is a time to barbecue and enjoy fun family outdoor time!  

Have the children help you create a list of foods for your family celebration that follows the My Plate guidelines.

My Plate Food Guidelines For Parents

Fruits and veggies come in so many colors.  Have the children help pick red, white an blue fruits and vegetables

Fruits Listed By Colors

Vegetables Listed By Colors

Try some creative looking recipes to present your fruit and vegetable dishes to entice kids to want to try them.  Make the fun and colorful.  

• Mini Berry Cream Pies
•  EatingWell Flag Cake
• Red, White & Blue Corn Chip Bites
• Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
• Red, White & Blue Popsicles
• Pomegranate Float
•  Individual Cherry-Blueberry Trifles
• Country Potato Salad
• Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust

Plan some active family outdoor fun that gets the whole family moving.

Monday’s Nourishing Thought:  

Happy Safe and Healthy 4th of July from Nourish Interactive!