Hope your week has been great. Spring is finely here, and like the song ‘Spring is in the Air’…,the birds are singing during the day and at night the sound of peepers can be heard near the pond in my back yard until early morning. Ooh the wonderful sounds. So peaceful. Our hearts feel lighter and freer at this time of year. There’s a lightness in your step and the thought of gardening once again is very strong. It might not be time for picnics and the beach yet, but it’s definitely time for lighter food now that winter has past.

Nutrition is still important especially when it comes to treats . So to ensure that you and your little ones are getting the best nutrition, eat the colors of the rainbow every day (red, green, white, yellow/orange, and blue/purple). I invite you to become a Rainbow King or Rainbow Queen. Here is your first job this spring as Rainbow King & Queen; when shopping, bring your little rainbow prince and princess (children). Let them help to pick out a colorful range of produce that they will use at home to make juices,smoothies and other treats. Make it fun and be enthusiastic. Make a reward chart that covers each day of the week. Get them to mark off when they have had their daily colors of the rainbow. Remind them that it is their duty as prince and princess to make sure the colors are where they should be, which of course is in their little tummies. For older ones, encourage them to read books on the environment, as well as health. When they become aware of the impact that their choices have on the world around them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at their response. You might even have to try to keep up with them. Remember to keep it light and fun and they will be singing with health like the birds and peepers this spring.

So in light of this, today’s recipe is on the lighter side and is for the kid in all of us. Your children will love it to, so don’t forget to share.

Rainbow Pops

You can use different fruits for the different colors if you like. There are so many to choose from.

1 organic pear
1/3 cup water
1 large mango or 2 small ones
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1/3 cup water

First wash and cut up your fruit. Place each fruit in a separate bowl. Measure out your water. Once everything is set up you are ready to start. Using your blender add your pear and 1/3 cup of water. Blend on high until smooth. Pour evenly between your moulds. Freeze until just set. Next do your mango and 1/3 cup of water, blend until smooth. Pour into your moulds over top of the frozen pear mixture.

Do the same with your strawberries. Freeze until set.

Make about 4 Rainbow Pops

To Your Health

Monique

Tags: Monique's Thoughts, raw food recipe, recipe for kids, Tips for Moms

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