Summer brings many opportunities for unhealthy meals and snacks, so take the time to include nutritious snacks instead. Fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy, nutrient-dense choices to refuel and refresh you. Keep safety in mind when enjoying these foods by rinsing fresh produce with clean running water before cutting or eating. Practicing safe knife handling can make fresh produce an easy snack choice as well. Teaching safe knife handling skills to any children in your care can empower them to choose healthy snacks too and give you peace of mind that they are safe and confident using a knife on their own to prepare carrot or celery sticks, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, sliced apples, melon, kiwi, and more!
Practice these safety tips at home (and take time to teach these to any children in your care)
• Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables with running water before eating or cutting
