After not feeling well earlier, I was excited to be back on my feet tonight to attend Stop & Shop's first "Healthy Kids Summit." Partners included the New England Patriots, the New England Dairy Council, Hockomock YMCA, and Body by Brandy – all coming together with Stop & Shop to promote healthy eating and increased physical activity among families.
The event was geared towards parents and children, and was held at the Dana-Farber Field House, giving children a first-hand look at where the New England Patriots practice. Their excitement only grew when New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski showed up, signing autographs and posing for pictures before joining other community leaders in a panel discussion. In addition to Stephen Gostkowski, other panel members included Julie Menounos, Stop & Shop’s first in-store nutritionist; Ed Hurley, president of the Hockomock YMCA; and Karen Zangari, registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The event was geared towards parents and children, and was held at the Dana-Farber Field House, giving children a first-hand look at where the New England Patriots practice. Their excitement only grew when New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski showed up, signing autographs and posing for pictures before joining other community leaders in a panel discussion. In addition to Stephen Gostkowski, other panel members included Julie Menounos, Stop & Shop’s first in-store nutritionist; Ed Hurley, president of the Hockomock YMCA; and Karen Zangari, registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Stephen Gostkowski gave insight into his personal experiences with eating right and exercise. “My parents always made us go outside and play and be active, and it’s something we always enjoyed to do,” Gostkowski said. He emphasized the importance of getting in 60 minutes of physical activity every day, as well as eating healthy snacks. “I think nutrition goes hand in hand (with being active).”
So what does the New England Patriots player like to eat for snacks? “Pistachios, yougurt, granola, apples, carrots, and Clif bars.”
The rest of the panel also gave other great nutrition and fitness tips. A few worth highlighting:
So what does the New England Patriots player like to eat for snacks? “Pistachios, yougurt, granola, apples, carrots, and Clif bars.”
The rest of the panel also gave other great nutrition and fitness tips. A few worth highlighting:
- Before grocery shopping, make a list...and plan your weekly menu to save time and money.
- Shop the perimeter of the grocery store first for fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and dairy - then head to the inner aisles only for staples like whole grain bread, beans, and brown rice.
- Eat breakfast everyday.
- Choose whole fruit rather than fruit juice most of the time.
- Stay away from sugar sweetened beverages.
- Try to be active as a family, and choose fun activities.
- Utilize resources that are available, including local facilities like the YMCA, your grocery store's healthy recipes, Fuel Up to Play 60, and MyPlate.
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