Be Adventurous

Our goal is to be adventurous by trying new foods and new ways to be active.

For Kids:

Trying New Foods


Learn about trying new foods and how that might mean discovering something yummy.
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Trying New Foods Social Story


Helps children when they are struggling with trying new foods.
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Recipes for Kids: Cooking with Kids


A collection of recipes and tips for cooking with kids.
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Recipes Kids Can Make from Food Network


A specific collection of kid-friendly recipes that kids can make themselves.
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Recipes Kids Should Know by Heart from Taste of Home


A collection of essential recipes for kids to learn how to cook.
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Sports Activities for Kids from Verb Now


A list of different sports activities for kids to try.
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Physical Activities for Kids from Family Fun Twin Cities


A list of various physical activities that kids can do to stay active and healthy.
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For Parents & Teachers:

Together Foods: A Guide to Cooking and Eating Together from Education.ne.gov


A guidebook of healthy recipes and tips for families to cook together.
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Tips for Trying New Foods from The Family Dinner Project


A set of tips and tricks to encourage people to try new foods.
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Exotic Fruits and Vegetables from Delish and Awesome Stuff 365


A list of exotic fruits and vegetables with recipes and ideas to incorporate them into your diet.
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Exotic Fruit and Vegetables


A collection of exotic fruits and vegetables that are not commonly found in supermarkets.
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Unusual Fruits and Vegetables for Your Garden


A guide to growing and cooking unusual fruits and vegetables in your garden.
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Exotic Fruits Slideshow


A slideshow showcasing exotic fruits and their nutritional benefits.
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Weird and Unusual Food, Fruits, and Vegetables


A list of weird and unusual fruits and vegetables from around the world.
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Tips for Getting Children to Try New Foods


Tips and strategies for parents to encourage their children to try new foods.
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10 Fun Tips to Get Kids to Try New Foods


10 fun and creative ways to encourage children to try new foods.
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How to Encourage Adventurous Eating


Tips and advice for raising adventurous eaters.
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50 Easy Ways to Get Your Kid to Eat New Foods


50 easy ways to encourage children to try new foods.
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5 Science-Backed Ways to Get Your Picky Eater to Try New Foods


Evidence-based strategies to help picky eaters try new foods.
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Free Printable Trying New Foods Chart


A free printable chart to help children track their progress when trying new foods.
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10 Ways to Raise Adventurous Eaters


10 ways to raise adventurous eaters, including meal planning and cooking together.
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Cooking with Kids Recipes from Food Network


Recipes and tips for cooking with kids from Food Network.
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Cooking with Kids: Recipes and Tips


A website dedicated to helping parents and educators teach kids cooking and nutrition skills.
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Quick Kids Dinner Recipes by Delish


Quick and easy dinner recipes for kids from Delish.
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Kid-Friendly Recipes on Allrecipes


A collection of kid-friendly recipes from Allrecipes.
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Sports Activities for Kids on VerbNow


A list of physical activities for kids from Family Fun Twin Cities.
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Physical Activities for Kids on Family Fun Twin Cities


A list of physical activities for kids from Family Fun Twin Cities.
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Best 10 Sports for Kids to Play on FirstCry Parenting


A list of 10 best sports for kids to play.
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9 Low-Cost Sports on Active for Life


A list of 9 low-cost sports for kids.
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Free Printable Trying New Foods Chart


A printable chart to encourage children to try new foods.
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