April 2017
Taste Explorers
Taste Explorers is funded in part by
Vidant Health Foundation Community
Benefit Grants Program.
APRIL
Taste Explorers Item:
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contact PCS Child Nutrition Supervisor
Katie Exum at [email protected]
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employer."
Sampling Date
April 12th
Taste Explorers Item
Strawberry Cucumber Water
Strawberry Cucumber
Water
Servings: 2 Quarts
Ingredients
2 Quarts Cold Water
10 oz Fresh
Strawberries
7 oz Sliced Cucumber
Directions
1. Measure water and place in
beverage container.
2. Wash and thinly slice strawberries
and cucumbers.
3. Place sliced strawberries and
cucumbers in water in beverage
container.
4. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow
the ingredients to infuse together.
Did You Know?
The human body is made up of
roughly 70 percent water and
newborn babies bodies are made up
of roughly 80 percent water.
Strawberry
Cucumber Water
Water is another nutrient that
your body needs daily to maintain balance.
On average, humans need eight
8 oz glasses or 64 oz of water
daily.
Try adding different fruits or
vegetables to your water to give
it more flavor.
Monthly Challenge
This month’s challenge is to try to
drink eight- 8 ounce glasses or 64
ounces of water daily using a
reusable bottle. Not only will you be
doing your body good but also the
Earth by reducing waste!