Extraordinary Health Magazine Extraordinary Health Vol 21 | Page 3

Summer
Break—
It’s All About
Healthy Habits

by Gwen Marzano
Garden of Life® Educator and
Certified RAW, Vegan Chef

Have a healthy, happy summer break with your kids!

T

he end of the school year is quickly
approaching, and kids are gearing up for
another summer break. Although parents share
in this excitement too, there are also challenges that
come with having the kids home all summer.
Lack of daily routines during the summer can leave
kids feeling “bored,” and they can end up lounging
around snacking or sitting in front of the TV or
computer. However, summer break can be a great
opportunity for parents to help kids set healthy
habits—including setting a schedule.
Additionally, parents can involve kids in meal
preparation, such as making lunch and/or dinner.
For some kids, helping with meal prep is worse than
doing homework, but other kids really enjoy it. For
kids who don’t have an interest in helping out in the
kitchen, introduce them to some healthy, tasty treats
and snacks by checking out and using the following
yummy recipes.

EASY FREEZE POPS
SERVES 4

BANANA BOAT
ICE CREAM
SERVES 2 TO 4

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup fresh organic
raspberries
2 cups sliced
fresh organic
strawberries
1 Tablespoon
Garden of Life Extra Virgin
Coconut Oil (melted)
1 Tablespoon ripe organic avocado
/2 Tablespoon organic honey

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PREPARATION:
Place all ingredients into a high-speed
blender and blend until smooth. Pour
equal amounts of mixture into freeze
pop molds and freeze several hours
before serving.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups frozen organic
banana chunks
1
/2 cup light organic
coconut milk

1 Tablespoon organic
honey
/4 teaspoon vanilla
extract

1

PREPARATION:
Place all ingredients
into a food processor
using the “s” blade
(or use a Vitamix®)
and blend until
smooth. Serve
immediately.