Let’s Eat Healthy

Helping kids build healthy eating habits can feel daunting when you’re already stretched thin on time and budget. After exploring a lot of nutrition sites, we appreciate the Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy initiative for offering clear, free lesson plans, printables, and family resources. Developed by nutrition educators to support schools and homes, it introduces food groups, balanced meals, and body‑positive messaging in accessible language. We love that the materials are ready‑to‑go, with simple visuals and activities that don’t require fancy ingredients. It’s ideal for elementary‑age families, co‑ops, and community groups wanting a basic health and nutrition strand. The dairy‑industry backing means milk and dairy show up prominently, which may not fit every family’s preferences, but you can easily tweak examples. Pro tip: pick one short lesson a week and pair it with kids helping plan or assemble a snack that matches what you just learned.