It’s not unusual for kids to get into the habit of snacking between meals. Why not give them a fun game to keep their hands busy during those times they might want to snack?
Plastic bottle or other plastic container with a tight lid
Sand or small pebbles
Small items that fit into the bottle which can be the “treasure”
Planting seeds and watching them grow is a great way to get kids interested in food. It’s even better when they can eat what they’ve grown. If you keep the type of seeds a mystery, the only way they’ll find out what they’ve got is by planting them. Taking care of the plant can help them understand where their fruit and vegetables come from and encourage them to enjoy eating fruit and veg more.
Make sure that you use seeds of fruit and vegetables that are easily grown at home like: cherry tomatoes / bell peppers / beans / peas / small carrots and radishes.
Here’s a fun way to not only get kids excited about vitamin-filled fruit, but also to get them thinking about breakfast time. We have created templates that you can use to transform oranges and other fruit into wrestlers which your kids can juice-wrestle to squeeze out all the juice!
Marker pen
Orange juicer
If it’s raining outside or there aren’t enough kids around to play together, it can be a challenge to encourage your child to get up and active. Why not try these fun treasure hunts to help keep your kids moving even when they’re indoors?
Scavenger Hunt
Choose different coloured sticky paper for each child playing. Place the bits of paper in several locations around the house. Whichever child finds all their coloured paper first wins.
Point Hunt
The movement was launched on October 26th with our partners MBC and Arabian Radio Network. The room was packed with supporters, parents, teachers and even the kids themselves! Everyone joined hands to Nestlé for Healthier Kids!
Read moreNestlé for healthier kids joined the celebrations for the UAE National Day and marched in the parade to let all the kids in the UAE know about the 4 healthy behaviors and about joining the movement!
Read moreIn partnership with Dubai Health Authority, Motivate Publishing and select schools, Nestlé for Healthier Kids has officially launched Tummyfish. A groundbreaking behavioural change initiative that encourages children to drink more water every day as part of a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Read moreThe first ''fist bump'' was done when the movement was launched. Parents and kids joined hands to unite for a healthier future. And there it began. Unite for healthier kids by doing the same and showing that you are part of the movement.
Click on the video below to see the easy steps on how to join.
Eating balanced amounts of different types of food is important for any age, but it’s especially important for children who are still learning about healthy eating habits. Why not use our specially designed placemats to help determine the appropriate sized portion for your kids? Each ring on the Evoluplace Mat shows the appropriate portion size for your child’s age group.
What do your kids do to occupy themselves during break times or when friends come over? It’s often a time when snacks come out, whether they’re hungry or not. Why not encourage your children to stay active and snack less with these fun games that could help motivate them to get moving?
Tail tag: A t-shirt or napkin for each player.
Cones and domes: 40 plastic cups, 20 for each team.
Cute. Smiling. Active
Bassem, the Broccoli is every kid's best-bro-ever. Famous for his curly hair and super-stylish looks, he tends to stand out. Bassem, the broccoli is strong and packed with fibre, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A & C.
Smart. Cute. Delicious
Latifa is the apple of every kid's eye. She is intelligent and ready for all kinds of challenges. She has superpowers and plenty of fiber that helps with digestion.
Calm. Wise. Humble
Hakima, the carrot will always cheer for you. She is famous for her relaxed and chilled attitude. She will follow you wherever you go - school, playground, or the beach. Her favorite music is zen. Hakima, the carrot is rich in vitamin A and always eager to help strengthen your eyesight.
Calm. Smiling. Refreshing
She is one in a melon. Hadya, the watermelon is always calm, relaxed and smiling. She is 92% water and an excellent choice for hydration. Like any good blues singer, Hadya loves melody and harmony.
Cool. Happy. Generous
Jamila, the cucumber is famous for her cool attitude. She is friends with all kids and loves dancing with them. She is full of life, just like her favorite music, salsa. Jamila, the cucumber helps you stay hydrated and flushes out the toxins from body.
A-peel-ling. Confident. Honest.
Fares, the banana is the best of the bunch. He is full of life and energy. He is outgoing, friendly and willing to try new things. He is packed with potassium and can help you build strong muscles. Did you know, Fares is a big fan of the pop music?
Tasty. Cute. Daring
Samer is the star of all mangos. All kids love him because he has a big heart. You can find him juicing around the corner playing his rock 'n roll music. Samer always plants a seed of hope in everyone's heart. He is full of vitamins and energy, especially vitamin C to strengthen immunity.
Now that you have met the band, check out our collection of fun, healthy, easy to make recipe.
Why not create your own fruit or veggie character?
Nestlé for healthier kids is a worldwide initiative to help parents raise healthier & happier kids! We want to encourage healthy eating, drinking and lifestyle habits for children aged 3-12 years.
Parents know that every day counts when it comes to preparing children for a bright and successful future; they understand that nutrition and physical activity are key, but many face challenges to make it part of everyday life.
We have identified several behaviors to ensure a healthier lifestyle: MORE Water, MORE Fruits & Vegetables, MORE Managed Portions and More movement. Get involved to know more useful information and fun ideas that will help parents help their kids adopt a healthier lifestyle
We want to help kids have a bright and successful future where they grow up happy and healthy. It’s a big task.
At Nestlé, we believe that by helping new generations eat and drink better and move more, we enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. This is how we started more than 150 years ago when our founder Henri Nestlé created an infant cereal that saved the life of a child.
This is how we continue to act, by launching Nestlé for Healthier Kids, an initiative that aligns all our efforts to support parents and caregivers on their journey to raise healthier kids. From leading research to product development, from education to innovative nutrition and lifestyle services, our ambition is to help 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030.
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We’ve established four healthier habits backed by nutritional and behavioural science that, together, form the heart of Nestlé for Healthier Kids. They are:
These healthier habits can help make it simpler for your kids to be healthier and happier.
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