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Harvest of The Month

A 1 / 2 cup of sliced pears is about half of the Daily Value for Vitamin C. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supports a healthy body and mind. With Harvest of the month, your family can explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables.

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Harvest of The Month

A 1 / 2 cup of sliced pears is about half of the Daily Value for Vitamin C. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supports a healthy body and mind. With Harvest of the month, your family can explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables.

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Healthy Serving Ideas Cut a pear in half and remove the

Nutrition Facts

core. Fill the center of each half with all-natural peanut butter or lowfat yogurt. Sprinkle with granola and cinnamon for a healthy snack. Add sliced pears to spinach salads. Enjoy a whole pear for an afternoon snack. Talk with your child about other fruits and vegetables that are in season. Find a recipe and make it together.

Serving Size: cup pears, sliced (70g) Calories 41 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 1mg Total Carbohydrate 11g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 7g Protein 0g Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 5% % Daily Value 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 9%

For more ideas, visit: www.calpear.com The Harvest of the Month featured fruit is

Calcium 1% Iron 1%

pears

FRUIT CRUNCH COBBLER


Makes 4 servings. 1 cup per serving. Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can sliced peaches, drained* 1 (15-ounce) can pear halves, drained* teaspoon almond or vanilla extract teaspoon ground cinnamon cup lowfat granola with raisins
*Choose canned fruit packed in 100% juice.

How Much Do I Need? A cup of sliced pears is about half of

Health and Learning Success Go Hand-in-Hand

Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supports a healthy body and mind. With Harvest of the Month, your family can explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables and being active every day.

1. Combine peaches, pears, extract, and ground cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl. Stir well. 2. Sprinkle granola over the top. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Leave a little opening for steam to get out. 3. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Be careful removing bowl from microwave because it may be hot. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories 171, Carbohydrate 41 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 54 mg
Adapted from: KidsGet Cookin!, Network for a Healthy CaliforniaChildrens Power Play! Campaign, 2009.

one pear. This is about the size of one cupped handful. cup of sliced pears has fiber and A vitamin C. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate. It helps keep food in your stomach longer so that you feel full. It may help lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. The amount of fruits and vegetables you need depends on your age, gender, and physical activity level. Look at the chart below to find out how much each person in your family needs to eat. All forms count toward the daily amount fresh, frozen, canned, and dried. Make a family plan to eat the recommended amount each day. Recommended Daily Amount of Fruits and Vegetables**
Kids, Ages 5-12 Males 2 - 5 cups per day Teens and Adults, Ages 13 and up 4 - 6 cups per day 3 - 5 cups per day

Produce Tips Choose pears that look colorful and

fresh with no bruises or holes. Test for ripeness by pressing gently near the stem. If it feels soft, it is ready to eat. To ripen a pear, place on countertop, in a bowl, or in a paper bag. If placed near apples, pears will ripen more quickly. Store ripe pears in the refrigerator. To keep sliced pears from turning brown, dip them into a mixture of one tablespoon 100% apple juice and one cup water.

Females 2 - 5 cups per day

Lets Get Physical! Walk to the grocery store with your child.
On the way home, do arm curls with the lighter grocery bags. If you have to drive, park the car farther away than normal and walk the rest of the way.

**If you are active, eat the higher number of cups per day. Visit www.mypyramid.gov to learn more.

For more physical activity ideas, visit: www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html

For food stamp information, call 877-847-3663. Funded by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, an equal opportunity provider and employer. Visit www.cachampionsforchange.net for healthy tips. California Department of Public Health 2010.

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