School Milk Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

Summer isn’t over yet. Beat the summer heat with these frozen ice pop treats from Dairy Farmers of Canada.
https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/canadian-goodness/recipes/tasty-fruit-ice-pops

If you’re heading out for a hike, you want to make sure you pack foods that are going to provide you with energy but won’t weigh down your backpack. Here are 5 Foods to bring on a hike:

o Trail mix: a mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruit and a few chocolate pieces provides a great balance of protein, fat and quick energy

o Fresh fruit – apples, oranges, and bananas are easy to pack and provide hydration along with essential nutrients

o Granola bars or energy bars

o Jerky: jerky offers a high-protein snack that’s easy to carry and doesn’t require refrigeration

o Whole grain crackers with nut butter: this combination of fat and carbohydrate will provide you with energy to last

o Don’t forget water!

During Family Meal Month, think about teaching children food skills. This can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating. For tips on involving kids in planning and preparing food, see here

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-guide/explore/healthy-eating-recommendations/cook-more-often/involve-kids-planning-preparing-meals.html

August is Family Meals Month, a time to take a break from busy schedules and come together as a family to share a meal.

Summer brings longer days and more sunlight. Fun fact: milk is often sold in cartons or opaque containers as too much light can cause a loss of vitamins A and B2.

It’s ! What’s on the cow’s ears?
Those are identification tags! The first tag is a 15-digit number unique to each across the country. The second tag is for identification purposes on the farm with a number and a letter.

☀️🔥 Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated! 🔥☀️
This summer, be sure to take hydration tips from Teach Nutrition. Hydration is dependent on many different factors, including temperature and activity. Asking questions, such as “do I feel thirsty” and “how do I feel” are simple, yet effective measures to stay hydrated!
https://maritimes.teachnutrition.ca/en/articles/helping-kids-stay-hydrated/

🐄🎉 Happy Cow Appreciation Day! 🎉🐄
Today, we’re tipping our hats (and our milk cartons) to the udderly amazing cows who keep our glasses full and our ice cream dreams alive. 🥛💙
From morning lattes to midnight milkshakes, none of it would be possible without these gentle, hard-working animals. So go ahead—pour a cold glass of milk in their honor. 🐮

Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month?
What better way to cool off as the summer temps soar than by indulging in a sweet, creamy scoop (or two) of your favorite frozen treat? After all, ice cream wouldn’t be possible without its star ingredient—milk! So here’s to celebrating summer the most delicious way we know how!

Looking for food exploration activities? Try this fun Pretend Pizza craft! With multiple options depending on available arts & crafts supplies,

https://maritimes.teachnutrition.ca/en/material-and-resources/products/activity-pretend-play-pizza/