National Nutrition Week from Sept 1 to 7! Celebrate National Nutrition Week—A Feast for Body and Mind!
National Nutrition Week from Sept 1 to 7
Easy Watermelon Craft with Okra Stamps — Step-by-Step Tutorial
What You Need:
• Fresh okra
• Red, green, and black washable paint
• White paper or cardstock
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Paper plate or palette
• Paper towels
• An adult to help with cutting
Steps:
1. Cut the Okra
Ask an adult to cut the okra into thin slices (about ¼ inch thick). Each slice looks like a tiny star!
2. Make the Watermelon Shape
Use red paint to make a big half-circle (a semicircle) on your paper. This will be the watermelon’s juicy inside.
3. Add the Watermelon Rind
Paint a green border around the curved edge of your red semicircle. This is the watermelon skin!
4. Stamp the Seeds
Dip your okra slice into black paint and gently press it inside the red area. These star-shaped stamps are your watermelon seeds!
5. Let It Dry
Wait for your artwork to dry before showing it off!
Trivia Questions
1. What fruit changes from green to yellow as it ripens and has its own easy-to-remove natural wrapper?
2. Name some herbs that people use to add flavour to food, like cilantro, parsley, mint, and chives.
3. Raisins come from drying which juicy fruit?
4. What yummy dairy product comes in many flavours, contains “good bacteria,” and can be eaten plain, with fruits or veggies, or even as dips?
5. Which breakfast favourite is often served alongside toast, pancakes, sausage, and bacon?
6. This green vegetable is popular in dishes like gumbo and jambalaya and can be grilled, roasted, fried, sautéed, or added to soups. What is it?
7. When following MyPlate, tortillas, naan, and pita belong to which food group?
8. What vegetable can you eat right off the cob, pop into a tasty snack, or grind into flour used in tortillas and breads?
9. Sometimes called edamame, this bean is steamed and also used to make tofu and tempeh. What is it?
10. This staple grain is eaten all over the world and can be white or brown, refined or whole grain. What is it?
11. Pumpkin, butternut, acorn, spaghetti, kabocha, and turban are all types of what winter vegetable?
Answer Key
1. Banana
2. Herbs
3. Grapes
4. Yogurt
5. Eggs
6. Okra
7. Grains
8. Corn
9. Soybean
10. Rice
11. Squash
Celebrate National Nutrition Week—A Feast for Body and Mind!
TINA KHATRI
Bright colours on your plate, a rainbow delight,
Fruits and veggies keep you strong day and night.
Grains and proteins fuel your play and your school,
Eating well is the secret, the golden rule.
Roll up a wrap with crunch and with cheer,
Cucumbers and carrots, fresh veggies appear.
Hummus or cheese hold the flavours so tight,
Slice it and share—a tasty bite!
Next, grab some okra, paint, and a brush,
Stamp watermelon seeds in a colourful rush.
Red, green, and black create juicy art,
A crafty way to play and nourish your heart.
Then puzzle your way through clues bright and fun,
Fruits, grains, and veggies—learn one by one.
National Nutrition Week is here to inspire,
To eat, create, and learn—fuel your fire!
Rainbow Veggie Wrap Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 2 tablespoons hummus or cream cheese
• ¼ cup sliced cucumbers
• ¼ cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• A handful of fresh spinach leaves
• Optional: shredded cheese or grated paneer
Instructions:
1. Spread hummus or cream cheese evenly over the tortilla.
2. Layer cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and spinach in colourful rows.
3. Add cheese or paneer if you like.
4. Roll up the tortilla tightly.
5. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
6. Enjoy your healthy snack!
TINA KHATRI
Bright colours on your plate, a rainbow delight,
Fruits and veggies keep you strong day and night.
Grains and proteins fuel your play and your school,
Eating well is the secret, the golden rule.
Roll up a wrap with crunch and with cheer,
Cucumbers and carrots, fresh veggies appear.
Hummus or cheese hold the flavours so tight,
Slice it and share—a tasty bite!
Next, grab some okra, paint, and a brush,
Stamp watermelon seeds in a colourful rush.
Red, green, and black create juicy art,
A crafty way to play and nourish your heart.
Then puzzle your way through clues bright and fun,
Fruits, grains, and veggies—learn one by one.
National Nutrition Week is here to inspire,
To eat, create, and learn—fuel your fire!
Rainbow Veggie Wrap Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 2 tablespoons hummus or cream cheese
• ¼ cup sliced cucumbers
• ¼ cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• A handful of fresh spinach leaves
• Optional: shredded cheese or grated paneer
Instructions:
1. Spread hummus or cream cheese evenly over the tortilla.
2. Layer cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and spinach in colourful rows.
3. Add cheese or paneer if you like.
4. Roll up the tortilla tightly.
5. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
6. Enjoy your healthy snack!
Easy Watermelon Craft with Okra Stamps — Step-by-Step Tutorial
What You Need:
• Fresh okra
• Red, green, and black washable paint
• White paper or cardstock
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Paper plate or palette
• Paper towels
• An adult to help with cutting
Steps:
1. Cut the Okra
Ask an adult to cut the okra into thin slices (about ¼ inch thick). Each slice looks like a tiny star!
2. Make the Watermelon Shape
Use red paint to make a big half-circle (a semicircle) on your paper. This will be the watermelon’s juicy inside.
3. Add the Watermelon Rind
Paint a green border around the curved edge of your red semicircle. This is the watermelon skin!
4. Stamp the Seeds
Dip your okra slice into black paint and gently press it inside the red area. These star-shaped stamps are your watermelon seeds!
5. Let It Dry
Wait for your artwork to dry before showing it off!
Trivia Questions
1. What fruit changes from green to yellow as it ripens and has its own easy-to-remove natural wrapper?
2. Name some herbs that people use to add flavour to food, like cilantro, parsley, mint, and chives.
3. Raisins come from drying which juicy fruit?
4. What yummy dairy product comes in many flavours, contains “good bacteria,” and can be eaten plain, with fruits or veggies, or even as dips?
5. Which breakfast favourite is often served alongside toast, pancakes, sausage, and bacon?
6. This green vegetable is popular in dishes like gumbo and jambalaya and can be grilled, roasted, fried, sautéed, or added to soups. What is it?
7. When following MyPlate, tortillas, naan, and pita belong to which food group?
8. What vegetable can you eat right off the cob, pop into a tasty snack, or grind into flour used in tortillas and breads?
9. Sometimes called edamame, this bean is steamed and also used to make tofu and tempeh. What is it?
10. This staple grain is eaten all over the world and can be white or brown, refined or whole grain. What is it?
11. Pumpkin, butternut, acorn, spaghetti, kabocha, and turban are all types of what winter vegetable?
Answer Key
1. Banana
2. Herbs
3. Grapes
4. Yogurt
5. Eggs
6. Okra
7. Grains
8. Corn
9. Soybean
10. Rice
11. Squash