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Yes we said Zucchini – and Your Kids Will Love It! Pt 2
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Mar 22, 2013
Tagged in: zucchini, vegetables, Seasonal, Red Rabbit, NYC, Kids Recipes, Healthy Kids, Harlem, Fun Activities, Fresh Vegetables, Encouraging Healthy Choices, Cooking Labs
Last week we told gave you the recipe for Zucchini Bread. So – now that you know how great it tastes, below are some health facts you may not have known about this yummy vege. Zucchini is packed with some of the key nutrients and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy:
- Manganese: One cup of zucchini contains 19% of the RDA of manganese, which helps the body metabolize proteins and carbohydrates and catalyzes the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol.
- Fiber: Zucchini peel is good source of dietary fiber, which can help reduce constipation and may offer some protection against colon cancers. One cup of zucchini contains about 6 grams of fiber.
- Potassium: One cup of Zucchini has 13% of the recommended daily amount of potassium, which is a mineral that, among other things, helps your muscles contract and blunts the effects of sodium to maintain normal blood pressure. Potassium may also reduce the risk of recurrent kidney stones and bone loss with age.
Next time you are out doing your grocery shopping, pick one out to try—and reap the benefits!
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Yes we said Zucchini – and Your Kids Will Love It!
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Mar 15, 2013
Tagged in: Zucchini Bread, whole grain, Red Rabbit, Recipe, Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids, Harlem, Fun Activities, Fresh Vegetables, Family, Baked Goods, 2013
We have been getting a lot requests to post some of our yummy recipes. So, over the next few weeks we will post a series of some of our favorites -this week Zucchini Bread!Zucchini Bread is a great way to get your family (including the kiddos) to eat this ‘vege’ that is packed with some of the key nutrients and minerals our bodies need to stay well-balanced.
Also called courgette, zucchini has its origin in America. It is available in the market in yellow, light green or dark green color and has a white inner flesh with edible seeds. Zucchini is available year-round but it peaks in summer.
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4 Tips to reduce your stress during Back to School time
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Sep 06, 2012
Tagged in: Red Rabbit, New York, More Energy, Fun Activities, Fresh Vegetables, Encouraging Healthy Choices, Back to SchoolWelcome back to school!
We hope you have had an enjoyable, relaxing, healthy, fun summer and are now looking forward to the new school year!
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Kids are awesome, aren’t they?
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Jul 05, 2012
Tagged in: whole grain, vegetables, New York, New Heights Academy Charter School, Kids Recipes, healthy breakfast, Harlem, Fun Activities, Family Time, Encouraging Healthy Choices, Cooking LabsOn Friday, June 15, Red Rabbit had the pleasure of having students from New Height’s
Academy Charter School cooking in our kitchen. Ms. Rosen’s 5th grade English class were amazing chefs, creating an Italian feast to enjoy with their classmates, teachers and Red Rabbit’s education team. After a tour of the kitchen and an overview of what we would be cooking for the day, the team of young chefs got to work making a summer vegetable pizza with a sweet spring salad and orange mint iced tea. Everything was created from scratch, as is the Red Rabbit way. Students not only made and kneaded whole-wheat pizza dough, they also made fresh tomato sauce and homemade iced tea by steeping mint leaves. They had a great time, even if a few were covered in flour!
The lab had already begun before the students even entered Red Rabbit’s office
doors,since I had sent Ms. Rosen an excerpt from one of my favorite books, Michael Pollan’sThe Omnivore’s Dilemma, Young Readers Edition. I followed this assigned reading with a few questions relating to the slow food movement, the culture of food and the joy of cooking. This was a great way for the students to connect food with their health, culture and world.
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The Weight of the Nation, Part 1: Consequences
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Jun 21, 2012
Tagged in: working out, whole grain, Weight of the Nation, vegetables, Tossed Salad, Spring Salad, SNAP, school food system, Red Rabbit, obesity epidemic, nutritional education, New York, More Energy, lose weight, hi-performing kids, Healthy Salad, healthy habit, healthy eating, Harlem, Green Salad, Fun Activities, Food Fight, Encouraging Healthy Choices
Red Rabbit’s office has been buzzing with discussion over HBO’s most recent documentary concerning America’s obesity epidemic, The Weight of the Nation. This four part documentary series, in association with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) & the National Institutes of Health (NIH), provides devastating personal stories, alarming health statistics and a look at the overall health of our country. Here is just an overview of Part One of this outstanding series, which focuses on consequences of the obesity epidemic. -
Don't turn to the sweets - but to the sweat...
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Feb 20, 2012
Tagged in: working out, Winter Blues, reduce stress, Red Rabbit, obstacle course, Notes from the Patch, New York, Mrs Obama Let's Move, Local, Harlem, Fun Activities, Family Time
There is no question that winter has officially arrived in New York! As we bundle ourselves and our children for the cold, windy weather and minimize our time outdoors for running to the subway, bus, or catching a cab, it’s a good reminder that we also are limiting the time we spend doing physical activities.I know, we hear it often....physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with eating healthy, whole foods, physical activity can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer and stroke, which are the three leading causes of death in the United States. Physical activity also helps control weight, builds lean muscle, reduces fat, promotes strong bone, muscle and joint development and decreases the risk of obesity.
When it comes to children and physical activity—they need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day to grow up to a healthy weight, though it doesn’t need to be all at one time. Living in New York apartments in the middle of winter often makes this a challenge. So, it’s time to get creative!
Here are a few fun, physical activities to get your children off the couch and using their natural youthful energy.
● Snow, Snow, Snow!
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DIY Valentine's Day Sweets, Treats, and Fun Activites.
Red Rabbit in MyBlog on Feb 13, 2012
Tagged in: Valentine's Day, Red Rabbit, Notes from the Patch, New York, Local, Homemade gifts, Harlem, Fun Activities, Family Time
In the spirit of finding alternate ways of commemorating Valentine’s Day, and to follow up on Sandy’s blog post last week about treat ideas that don't mean consuming tons of candy, I would like to share some alternative gift ideas. Think outside of the box.....of chocolates! You don't have to turn to sugar to shower those you love with sweet treats in honor of the month of love! Kind gestures/gifts can be equally as nice, or even better!As candy and chocolate last only a moment, these gifts can last forever…your loved one will be able to remember your thoughtfulness, generosity, as well as the time and effort you spent to make their day that much more special. Here are a few ideas to give you some inspiration:
- Homemade card with construction paper and a personal note: think how much Grandma, Mom, or Dad would love to see your creativity and skill!
- Framing one of your favorite photos: what a great way to “capture the moment” and remember a special memory you shared with your loved one.
- Painting something at a pottery painting venue (like a bowl, or a picture frame!...something that would get used or displayed and remind the person of your effort and creativity)