Well it is about that time of year when the good fruits and veggies will hit the market.

All sorts of grapes, apples, bananas and peaches.
Along with Onion, cucumber, lettuce and tomatoes.
Everything you could ask for fresh and at your finger tips.

Strawberries are already in season and every where you look you can find strawberry pie or shortcake on the menu.

All the trimmings for a good pot roast and bbq are at your finger tips. Good salads for every meal.
A perfect time to find all the good nutrition your body has been lacking all winter long.

With any child that comes into care it is always important to find out what they are used to having for meals. It will help you realize what is missing and help you supplement their diet to include the nutrients that they may be lacking.

A good visit with a pediatrition can help you narrow some things down and make sure they are in good health. A simple blood work up can tell you if there are any vitamins they are lacking.

The more colorful your food is the better it is for you. So pick out those dark red and green veggies and snack up on them. Make some fresh garden salads and add a touch of cheese or ham to give it a little more substance and have that for lunch.

Good nutrition makes a body strong. The food is good fuel for the body and is important to keep your body working for years to come. So eat up and eat smart. The garden is almost ready to harvest.