When children first start school they grow fast and become more active and their nutrient needs are high.
Children need a diet that is rich in starchy foods, fruit and vegetables, and California Raisins can help towards that, by being a readily available, easy and healthy snack.
Exercise
California Raisins are perfect for children as not only do they provide them with vitamins and minerals, but also they absolutely love them!
One of the biggest benefits about California Raisins is that they help to sustain the children's energy levels when exercising or playing games so, instead of offering oranges at half time in football matches for example, California Raisins are now offered by a number of schools.
Fruit and vegetables - Are you getting your 5-a-Day?
We all know that we should be eating more fruit and vegetables, but most of us aren't eating enough.
The message at the heart of the 5-a-Day programme, set up by the government, is to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables each day. Fruit and vegetables are key to a healthier lifestyle. Currently the average fruit and vegetable consumption among the population in England is estimated to be less than 3 portions a day, but California Raisins can help to increase this intake.
Vitamins and minerals
As well as being perfect as part of your 5-a-day, California Raisins contain many vitamins and minerals including copper, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and much more.
Where California Raisins fit in
California Raisins fit perfectly into healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. They are a great source of natural energy and make it easy to satisfy the daily fruit requirements set by the government's 5-a-day programme. As they are available all year round they are always accessible, unlike seasonal fruit.
Nature has not only made California Raisins a basic natural food, but they also fulfil a very important role as a food ingredient. Raisins are the most concentrated, commonly available fruit for cooking, adding both flavour and nutrition. Sun-dried California Raisins complement all types of dishes, from salads and main meals to dessert. Additionally, they are a delicious and energy packed snack all by themselves for children and adults alike.
If you would like more information on California Raisins then contact them at the address below.
Think Raisins. Think California
California Raisins Administration Committee,
78-80 Glentham Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9JJ
Telephone: 020 8741 8513.
Email: info@ukraisins.com
