The Winter Fruits and Vegetables Wellness Kit will provide you with the tools needed to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce all winter long. Once winter hits, it can be challenging to know how to pick out the best produce or even what type of produce is available. Learn tips on healthy eating during the winter season with fresh produce, and also challenge yourself when it comes to eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Topics featured in this wellness kit include a winter produce guide, a fruit and vegetable challenge, a winter squash guide to learn how to cook different types of squash, and how to start an indoor garden.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to pick the best winter produce and different methods for cooking

2. Understand the benefits of eating winter fruits and vegetables

3. Learn tips for healthier eating during the winter season

The Kit Includes:

Winter Fruits and Vegetables Guide

Project Plan

Communication Templates

• Leadership Announcement

• Population Announcement

• Week 1-4 Message Board Posts

Four Email Templates

• Email 1: Indoor Garden for Winter

• Email 2: Build a Better Salad

• Email 3: How to Cook Frozen Vegetables

• Email 4: Winter Recipes

Two Articles

• Article 1: Healthy Eating During the Winter Months

• Article 2: Growing an Indoor Garden

Two Activities

• Activity 1: Healthy Eating During Winter Discussion Group

• Activity 2: Indoor Garden Discussion Group

Three Handouts

• Handout 1: Winter Produce Guide

• Handout 2: Guide to Winter Squash

• Handout 3: Winter Produce Challenge

Three Recipes:

• Recipe 1: Avocado and Chickpea Salad Sandwich

• Recipe 2: Chocolate Avocado Pudding

• Recipe 3: Ginger Snap Pomegranate Parfait

One Presentation

• Winter Fruits and Vegetables PowerPoint