Friday, July 27, 2012
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Cara Loibl (left) and Marina Jones tasted tested a fruit smoothie made by Goodness Grows during the summer enrichment and lunch program at Woodside Elementary School July 13.
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Students wrote their opinions of the foods they ate during the taste testing event at the summer enrichment and lunch program at Woodside Elementary School July 13.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Daniel Weddington was surprised at how delicious healthy fruits and vegetables could be as he taste tested his smoothie during the summer enrichment and lunch program at Woodside Elementary School.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Students posed with Goodness Grows employee, Meagan Tehua, at the summer enrichment and lunch program at Woodside Elementary School.
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Jamie Butcher (left) and her daughter, Gabby, enjoyed learning about how to make delicious treats that still taste good during the taste testing at Woodside Elementary School July 13.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Goodness Grows showed children at Camp Newport that fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t that bad after all during the camp’s taste testing event July 13.
“We’ve partnered with them [Goodness Grows] for the last 2 years. We provide free lunch, but we also want kids to learn how to eat at home. When Goodness Grows comes in they love it. They are willing to try something new and they get excited about trying something new,” said Director Nate Childers.
Although some campers were hesitant at first, after trying the food they enjoyed the fresh flavors and mixtures of fruits and vegetables.
“It was sweet and short because I drank it really quick. I like the fact that it was fresh. Fresh vegetables and fruit are better for you and when they get processed they probably take out all the nutrients,” said Marina Jones.
Some children were just impressed to be able to see how foods were mixed and made into delicious treats.
“We got to see them make the smoothie. They put in yogurt, sugar and all the ingredients and I thought it taste pretty good. I liked the strawberry flavored things,” said Andrew Cerbus.
The event was also a way to give campers an opportunity to voice their opinions and get involved in an attempt to familiarize them with the importance of knowing what kinds of food they consume.
“They get to eat and tell us if they liked it or not. It gives them options. Some kids asked what the recipes were,” said Childers.