Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

NUTRITION

I truly enjoy to cook and I put a lot of love in the meals I prepare. I serve only healthy home cooked meals. Nothing microwaveable, nothing pre-made. I prepare and serve a variety of well-balanced foods your children will love.

I promote healthy nutrition and safe food handling. As parents, I know you appreciate the fact that I am concerned about the nutrition and health of your children. Nutrition is an important part of good health and our Family Day Care Home. More whole grain foods, less sweets, variety of food choices, low fat milk, more fruits and vegetables.

Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch and or Dinner are served during the course of each day. I have provided a sample of daily meals served to our day care children below. I welcome your suggestions. Please email them to me at christianfamilydc@verizon.net. Thank you.

Breakfast Ideas

WEEK 1 WEEK 2

MONDAY: Oatmeal, Orange Juice & Milk MONDAY: Kix, Apple Juice & Mil

TUESDAY: Corn Flakes, Banana & Milk TUESDAY: Pancakes, Pineapple & Milk

WEDNESDAY: Pancakes, Apple & Milk WEDNSDAY: Bagel, Watermelon & Milk

THURSDAY: English Muffin, Mangos & Milk THURSDAY: Blueberry Muffin, Apple/Kiwi & Milk

FRIDAY: Honey Bunches of Oats, Tangerines & Milk FRIDAY: Waffles, Papaya & Milk

WEEK 3 WEEK 4

MONDAY: Cream of Wheat, Strawberries & Milk MONDAY: Wheat Bread (Cinnamon Toast), Blueberries & Milk

TUESDAY: Home-made Pumpkin Muffin, Cantaloupe & Milk TUESDAY: Multi Grain Cheerios, Guava & Milk

WEDNESDAY: Biscuits, Peaches & Milk WEDNESDAY: Rice Chex, Pears & Milk

THURSDAY: Quaker Oat Squares, Apple Sauce & Milk THURSDAY: Home-made French Toast, Fruit Cocktail & Milk

FRIDAY: Shredded Wheat, Banana & Milk FRIDAY: Home-made Carrot Bread, Honeydew Melon & Milk

Snack Ideas

WEEK 1 WEEK 2

MONDAY: Oatmeal Cookies & Milk MONDAY: Scrambled Eggs on top of English Muffin

TUESDAY: Ritz Crackers & Milk TUESDAY: Yogurt and Sliced Strawberries on the side

WEDNESDAY: Peanut Butter, Saltine Crackers & Milk WEDNESDAY: Cheerios & Wheat Bread w/ Peanut Butter

THURSDAY: String Cheese and Tomato Wedges THURSDAY: Flour Tortilla w/ PB and Sliced Bananas

FRIDAY: Wheat Crackers and Diced Peaches FRIDAY: Teddy Bear Grahams, Sliced Bananas & Apples

WEEK 3 WEEK 4

MONDAY: Mini Pancakes and Sliced Peaches MONDAY: Baked Potato, Corn and Broccoli w/ Cheese

TUESDAY: Boiled Egg and Whole Wheat Toast TUESDAY: Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Chunks

WEDNESDAY: Small Bowl of Chili & Milk WEDNESDAY: Tuna Inside Celery Sticks

THURSDAY: Toasted Raisin Bread and Cucumber Slices THURSDAY: Egg Salad on Whole Wheat Crackers

FRIDAY: Cheese Toast and Orange Wedges FRIDAY: Bread Sticks, Broccoli & Carrot Sticks w/ Dip

Lunch and Dinner Ideas

WEEK 1 WEEK 2

MONDAY: Beef Hotdog, Macaroni, Carrot Sticks, Apple Sauce & Milk MONDAY: Chicken, Rice, Peas, Banana & Milk

TUESDAY: Shrimp, Corn Bread, Peaches, Lima Beans & Milk TUESDAY: Beef, Noodles, Mushrooms, Peaches & Milk

WEDNESDAY: Tuna, Bread, Carrots, Apple & Milk WEDNESDAY: Cheese, Bread, Garden Salad, Pear & Milk

THURSDAY: Mozzarella Cheese, Home-made Pizza Crust, Sauce, Grapes & Milk THURSDAY: Turkey, Tortilla, Lettuce, Applesauce & Milk

FRIDAY: Tuna, French Bread, Peas, Pineapple & Milk FRIDAY: Cheese/Peanut Butter, Bread, Carrots, & Milk

WEEK 3 WEEK 4

MONDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Fruit Cocktail, Potato & Milk MONDAY: Pork , Bread Sticks, Grapes, Carrots & Milk

TUESDAY: Lentils, Rice, Carrots, Banana & Milk TUESDAY: Fish Sticks, Peaches, Potato Fries & Milk

WEDNESDAY: Beef, Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Pears & Milk WEDNESDAY: Cheese, Bread, Fruit Cocktail, Peas & Milk

THURSDAY: Yogurt/PB, Bread, Peaches, Carrots & Milk THURSDAY: Chili Beans, Breadsticks, Peaches & Milk

FRIDAY: Egg Salad, Biscuit, Carrots, Cantaloupe & Milk FRIDAY: Roast Beef, Noodles, Mushrooms, Apples & Milk