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Young Children's Relationship with Nature: Its Importance to Children's Development & the Earth's Future

Almost 150 years ago, nineteenth century psychologist Herbert Spencer published his book, Principals of Psychology, in which he espoused the “surplus energy theory,” explaining that the main reason for children’s play is to get rid of surplus energy.

Although researchers and developmental theorists have rejected his theory, it has had an unfortunate and lasting influence on the design of children’s outdoor play environments (Malone 2003). As a result of Spencer’s theory, playgrounds are seen as areas for physical play during recess, where children ‘burn off steam,’ and not for the other domains of development or for learning. In child care settings, playgrounds typically have manufactured climbing equipment, and other than sometimes-manicured grass, are devoid of nature and vegetation. The playgrounds for multitudes of children are not green, but gray (Moore & Wong 1997), many analogous to a parking lot (Worth 2003).

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Early childhood learning facility designers’ and directors’ point-of-view that playgrounds should be designed for surveillance of children, ease of maintenance and to have a break from children, rather than to stimulate the children themselves, has also contributed to the barren design of outdoor childcare environments where there is neither shade, shelter nor opportunities to interact with nature (McKendrick, Bradford & Fielder 2000, Cheskey 2001, Malone 2003). Playground design also reflects a lack of understanding of how quality outdoor play environments can provide children rich educational opportunities, particularly in the area of social skills and environmental learning (Evan 1997).

Roger Hart, a noted developmental psychologist, attributes much of the problem to an underestimation of the importance of play to children; that it is considered discretionary rather than essential to child development, and that this misguided concept of play has trickled down into the play areas we create for children, resulting in lackluster environments with little value (Shell 1994).

Human nature itself has also helped perpetuate this design paradigm, simply because we are creatures of our experience. Our common experiences usually shape the conventional wisdom, or paradigms, by which we operate. When most adults were children, playgrounds were asphalt areas with manufactured, fixed playground equipment such as swings, jungle gyms and slides, used solely for recess. Therefore, most adults see this as the appropriate model for a playground.

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Children’s History of Contact with Nature Modern humans (homo sapiens) evolved and have lived in intimate contact with nature, in the savannahs and forests, for almost their entire 120,000±-year history. The cultivation of plants and the domestication of animals allowed our ancestors to dwell in permanent settlements, to expand their population more rapidly, thus beginning a long, sad divorce from nature (Manning 2004). It wasn’t until recent history that most people lived in cities.

But even until very recent history, children still grew up with intimate contact with nature.

Throughout most of history, when children were free to play, their first choice was often to flee to the nearest wild place— whether it was a big tree or brushy area in the yard or a watercourse or woodland nearby (Pyle 2002). Two hundred years ago, most children spent their days surrounded by fields, farms or in the wild nature at its edges. By the late twentieth century, many children’s environments had become urbanized (Chawla 1994). But even then, as recently as 1970,

children had access to nature and the world at large. They spent the bulk of their recreation time outdoors, using the sidewalks, streets, playgrounds, parks, greenways, vacant lots and other spaces “left over” during the urbanization process or the fields, forests, streams and yards of suburbia (Moore 2004, White & Stoecklin 1998).

Children had the freedom to play, explore and interact with the natural world with little or no restriction or supervision.

Children’s Extinction of Experience The lives of children today are much different.

Children today have few opportunities for outdoor free play and regular contact with the natural world. Their physical boundaries have shrunk due to a number of factors (Francis 1991, Kyttä 2004).

A ‘culture of fear’ has parents afraid for their children's safety. A 2004 study found that 82% of mothers with children between the ages of 3 and 12 identified crime and safety concerns as one of the primary reasons they don’t allow their children to play outdoors (Clements 2004). Due to ‘stranger danger,’ many children are

no longer free to roam their neighborhoods or even their own yards unless accompanied by adults (Pyle 2002, Herrington & Studtmann 1998, Moore & Wong 1997). Fears of ultraviolet rays, insect-born diseases and various forms of pollution are also leading adults to keep children indoors (Wilson 2000).

Furthermore, children's lives have become structured and scheduled by adults, who hold the mistaken belief that this sport or that lesson will make their young children more successful as adults (Moore & Wong 1997, White & Stoecklin 1998).

Brooks (2004) says that a childhood of unsupervised loitering, wandering and exploring has been replaced by a childhood of adult supervised and scheduled improvements.

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Children’s Extinction of Experience (cont.)

The culture of childhood that played outside is gone and children’s everyday life has shifted to the indoors (Hart 1999, Moore 2004).

As a result, children’s opportunity for direct and spontaneous contact with nature is a vanishing experience of childhood (Chawla 1994, Kellert 2002, Kuo 2003, Malone 2004, Pyle 2002, Rivkin 1990, Wilson 1996). One researcher has gone so far as to refer to this sudden shift in children’s lives and their loss of free play in the outdoors as a ‘childhood of imprisonment’ (Francis 1991). Childhood and regular unsupervised play in the outdoor natural world are no longer synonymous (Wilson 2000). Pyle (1993) calls this the ‘extinction of experience,’ which breeds apathy towards environmental concerns.

Kellert (2002) says society today has become “so estranged from its natural origins, it has failed to recognize our species’ basic dependence on nature as a condition of growth and development.”

Not only have children’s play environments dramatically changed in the last few decades, but also

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the time children have to play has decreased.

Between 1981 and 1997, the amount of time children ages 6 to 8 in the U.S. played decreased 25%, by almost four hours per week, from 15 hours a week to 11 hours and 10 minutes. During the same period, the time they spent in school increased by almost 5 hours (Hofferth & Sandberg 2000). A recent study surveyed mothers and found that 70% of mothers in the U.S. played outdoors everyday when they were children, compared with only 31% of their children, and that when the mothers played outdoors, 56% remained outside for three or more hours compared to only 22% of their children (Clements 2004).

Mediated Experience Today, with children’s lives disconnected from the natural world, their experiences are predominately mediated in media, written language and visual images (Chawla 1994). The virtual is replacing the real (Pyle 2002). TV, nature documentaries, National Geographic and other nature TV channels and environmental fundraising appeals are conditioning children to think that

nature is exotic, aweinspiring and in far, far away, places they will never experience (Chipeniuk 1995). Children are losing the understanding that nature exists in their own backyards and neighborhoods, which further disconnects them from knowledge and appreciation of the natural world.

Loss of Contact with Nature is Nature’s Loss Not only does the loss of children’s outdoor play and contact with the natural world negatively impact the growth and development of the whole child and their acquisition of knowledge, it also sets the stage for a continuing loss of the natural environment. The alternative to future generations who value nature is the continued exploitation and destruction of nature.

Research is clearly substantiating that an affinity to and love of nature, along with a positive environmental ethic, grow out of children’s regular contact with and play in the natural world.

Premature Abstraction Breeds Biophobia The problem with much environmental education is that it approaches education from an adult’s, rather than a child’s perspective.

Children’s curiosity with the natural world and unique way of knowing requires discovery and exploratory learning, rather than a didactic approach. One of the main problems with most environmental education is premature abstraction, teaching children too abstractly. One result of trying to teach children at too early of an age about abstract concepts like rainforest destruction, acid rain, ozone holes and whale hunting can be dissociation. When we ask children to deal with problems beyond their cognitive abilities, understanding and control, they can become anxious, tune out and develop a phobia to the issues. In the case of environmental issues, biophobia—a fear of the natural world and

ecological problems—of a fear of just being outside— can develop. Studying about the loss rainforest’s and endangered species may be age appropriate for middle school children, but is developmentally inappropriate for pre-school and elementary school students (Cohen & HornWingerg 1993, Coffey 2001, Kellert 2002, Sobel 1996, Wilson 1997).

John Burroughs cautioned that, “Knowledge without love will not stick. But if love comes first, knowledge is sure to follow.” The problem with most environmental education programs for young children is that they try to impart knowledge and responsibility before children have been allowed to develop a loving relationship with the earth (Sobel 1996, Wilson 1997). Children’s emotional and affective values of nature develop earlier than their abstract,

logical and rational perspectives (Kellert 2002).

We need to allow children to develop their biophilia, their love for the Earth, before we ask them to save it. Rather than books and lectures, nature itself is children’s best teacher (Coffey 2001).

Young children tend to develop emotional attachments to what is familiar and comfortable for them (Wilson 1996). The more personal children’s experience with nature, the more environmentally concerned and active children are likely to become (Bunting & Cousins 1985, Harvey 1989).

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Discovering Children’s Ecopsychological Self

With children’s access to the outdoors and the natural world becoming increasingly limited or nonexistent, child care, kindergarten and schools, where children spend 40 to 50 hours per week, may be mankind’s last opportunity to reconnect children with the natural world and create a future generation that values and preserves nature (Herrington & Studtmann 1998, Malone & Tranter 2003). Many authorities believe the window of opportunity for the formation of bonding with and positive attitudes towards the natural environment develops sometime during early and middle childhood and requires regular interaction with nearby nature (Cohen & Horm-Wingerg 1993; Kellert 2002; Phenice & Griffore 2003; Sobel 1990, 1996 & 2004; Wilson 1993). Some authorities believe that if children don’t develop a sense of respect and caring for the natural environment during their first few years, they are at risk for never developing such attitudes (Sobel 1996, Wilson 1996).

During the preschool years, it is important to help children discover what has been termed as their ecopsychological self—the child’s natural sense of self in relation to the natural world (Phenice & Griffore 2003). Many authorities believe that due to humans’ evolution in the natural world, we possess nature-based genetic coding and instincts, that children are born with a natural sense of relatedness to nature and this innate and developmental tendency towards empathy, biophilia or affiliation with nature needs to be nurtured starting in their earliest years (Barrows 1995, Lewis 1996, Nelson 1993, Sobel 1996, Tilbury 1996, Wilson 1993 & 1997). Children’s instinctive feelings of continuity with nature are demonstrated by the attraction fairy tales set in nature and populated by animal characters have to children (Barrows 1995).

The extent to which an individual believes s/he is a part of nature, their connectiveness to nature, has been shown to be correlated with positive environmental attitudes (Shultz, et al. 2004).

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demonstrated that children’s positive encounters with nature can lead to development of an environmental ethic (Chawla 1998, Nabhan & Trimble 1994, Palmberg & Kuru 2000, Wilson 1997).

Young children’s sense of self needs to develop in connection with and as a part of nature. Research indicates that children’s understanding of the relationship of humans to nature is both partially complete and under construction during early childhood (Phenice & Griffore 2003).

Children’s development with little or no regular contact with the natural world is seen as a process of socialization by which children come to see themselves as separate and not a part of the natural world (Phenice & Griffore 2003, Sobel 1996).

If children’s developing sense of self becomes disconnected from the natural world, then nature comes to be seen as something to be controlled and dominated rather than loved and preserved. The child develops biophobia that can range from discomfort and fear in natural places to a prejudice against nature and disgust for whatever is not manmade, managed or air-conditioned (Cohen 1993, Bixler, et al. 1994, Orr 1993).

Discovering Children’s Ecopsychological Self (cont.)

Sobel (1996) believes that developing children’s empathy with the natural world should be the main objective for children ages four through seven.

Children’s experiences during early childhood should nurture the conception of the child as a part of nature. It is during early childhood when children’s experiences give form to the values, attitudes, and basic orientation toward the world that they will carry with them throughout their lives (Wilson 1994 & 1996). Regular positive interactions within nature help children develop respect and a caring attitude for the environment. Not only are regular experiences in nature important, but also watching adults, both parents and teachers, modeling enjoyment of, comfort with, and respect for nature (Cohen 1992 & Phenice & Griffore 2003, Wilson 1996).

Sobel (1996) advocates that in addition to regular contact with nature, one of the best ways to foster empathy during early childhood is to cultivate children’s relationships with

animals. Young children feel a natural kinship with, and are implicitly drawn to animals and especially baby animals (Rosen 2004, Sobel 1996). Animals are an endless source of wonder for children, fostering a caring attitude and sense of responsibility towards living things.

Children interact instinctively and naturally with animals, talk to them, and invest in them emotionally (Sobel 1996).

A little-known fact about children and animals is that studies of the dreams of children younger than age 6 reveal that as many as 80% of their dreams are about animals (Acuff 1997, Patterson 2000). An addition significance of animals’ symbolic importance to children is that animals constitute more than 90% of the characters employed in language acquisition and counting in children’s preschool books (Kellert 1983).

The Naturalization of Playgrounds

chips with manufactured equipment into naturalized environments for children’s play, exploration and discovery. The Natural Learning Initiative, headed

by Robin Moore at North Carolina State University, Rusty Keeler’s Planet Earth Playscapes andthe White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group’s discovery play gardens are examples of early childhood playground designers’ initiatives to help children reclaim the magic that is their birthright—the ability to play and learn outdoors through exploration, discovery and the power of their imaginations in intimate contact with nature (White & Stoecklin 1998). These new naturalized play environments do not depend on manufactured equipment. Rather than being built, they are planted—they use the landscape and its vegetation and materials as both the play setting and the play materials. (Cont.)

Fortunately, there is a growing movement in North America to transform the paradigm for playground design in preschool and kindergarten settings from barren areas of grass, asphalt, and wood

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The Naturalization of Playgrounds (cont.)

Instead of being designed like a well manicured adult environment, naturalized playgrounds are designed from a child’s perspective as informal, even wild, and as a place that responds to children’s development tasks and their sense of place, time and need to interact with the nature.

They are designed to stimulate children’s natural curiosity, imagination, wonder and discovery learning as well as nurture children’s connectiveness with nature (White & Stoecklin 1998).

Benefits of Naturalized Playgrounds Research on natural playgrounds is demonstrating the broad benefits this paradigm shift in playground design and environmental learning has to children by offering them play and learning in naturalized environments.

Children learn by constructing their own knowledge about the world, not by memorizing facts (Piaget 1962).

Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner says that scholastic knowledge “seems strictly bound to school settings,” while outdoor education fosters “connected knowing,”

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where education is part of, rather than separate from life (Gardner 1991).

Fjortoft (2001) found that when children’s daily outdoor play environments were heavily naturalized, there was a considerable increase in children’s interest in and knowledge of nature. Sobel (2004) reviewed the research on naturalized playgrounds and found that they have a positive impact on children’s development of environmental stewardship values, and the greater the diversity of the natural landscapes, the greater children’s appreciation of nature and experiences in it. Malone and Tranter (2003) found that the playgrounds most conducive to environmental learning were unstructured, such as forest areas not specifically designed for children’s play. The combination of both formal learning and informal, positive experiences in the naturalized environments were found most associated with the development of children’s environmentally responsible behaviors (Fisman 2001).

In addition to the opportunities for children to develop an environmental ethic

through regular contact with nature, natural environments offer children many additional benefits. A growing body of literature shows that the natural environment has positive effects on the well-being of adults, including better psychological well-being, superior cognitive functioning, fewer physical ailments and speedier recovery from illness.

Research provides convincing evidence of the more profound benefits of experiences in nature for children due to their greater plasticity and vulnerability (Wells & Evans 2003). The findings indicate that: (cont.)

Basic components of a naturalized play environments for young children include (White & Stoecklin 1998): •

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Animals, creatures in ponds, butterflies, bugs

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Diversity of color, textures and materials

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Ways to experience the changing seasons, wind, light, sounds and weather

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Natural places to sit in, on, under, lean against, climb and provide shelter and shade

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Different levels and nooks and crannies, places that offer socialization, privacy and views

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Structures, equipment and materials that can be changed, actually, or in their imaginations, including plentiful loose parts

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Benefits of Naturalized Playgrounds (Cont.)

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Children with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are better able to concentrate after contact with nature (Faber Taylor et al. 2001).

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Children with views of and contact with nature score higher on tests of concentration and self-discipline. The greener, the better the scores (Faber Taylor et al. 2002, Wells 2000).

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Children who play regularly in natural environments show more advanced motor fitness, including coordination, balance and agility, and they are sick less often (Fjortoft 2001, Grahn et al. 1997).

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When children play in natural environments, their play is more diverse with imaginative and creative play that fosters language and collaborative skills (Faber Taylor et al. 1998, Fjortoft 2000, Moore & Wong 1997).

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Exposure to natural environments improves children’s cognitive development by improving their awareness, reasoning and observational skills (Pyle 2002).

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Nature buffers the impact of life stress on children and helps them deal with adversity. The greater the amount of nature exposure, the greater the benefits (Wells 2003).

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Play in a diverse natural environment reduces or eliminates anti-social behavior such as violence, bullying, vandalism and littering, as well reduces absenteeism (Coffey 2001, Malone & Tranter 2003, Moore & Cosco 2000).

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Nature helps children develop powers of observation and creativity and instills a sense of peace and being at one with the world (Crain 2001).

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Early experiences with the natural world have been positively linked with the development of imagination and the sense of wonder (Cobb 1977, Louv 1991).

Wonder is an important motivator for life long learning (Wilson 1997).

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Children who play in nature have more positive feelings about each other (Moore 1996).

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A decrease in children’s time spent outdoors is contributing to an increase of children’s myopia (Nowak 2004).

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Natural environments stimulate social interaction between children (Moore 1986, Bixler, Floyd & Hammutt 2002).

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Outdoor environments are important to children’s development of independence and autonomy (Bartlett 1996).

Conclusion Children and society as a whole can benefit significantly by maximizing the informal play and learning opportunities that naturalized outdoor play environments offer young children. Naturalized outdoor early childhood environments are places where children can reclaim the magic that is their birthright, the ability to grow and learn to their fullest in their unique experiential way through the joy of exploration and discovery in the natural world. But perhaps even more important, naturalized playgrounds offer the hope that children will develop the environmental values to become the future stewards of the Earth who will preserve the diversity and wonder of Nature.

Randy White is the CEO of the White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, a Kansas City, MO-based firm that specializes in the feasibility and design of family and children’s leisure and learning projects. Randy can be reached at <randy@whitehutchinson.com> or via the company’s website www.whitehutchinson.com. The original article can be found at https:// www.whitehutchinson.com/children/ articles/childrennature.shtml White Hutchinson is recognized by industry peers as one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary feasibility, design, production and consulting firms. We create compelling and financially successful leisure, entertainment, dining, play, recreation and learning experiences and venues for our clients. Since 1989, we have worked for 500+

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Despite recent news that Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that can carry Zika, chikungunya and other viruses has spread to 30 states, the majority of Americans have yet to embrace basic recommendations to help reduce the mosquito population at their own homes.

That's the result of a new survey fielded by TNS Global detailing homeowners' knowledge of steps to reduce mosquitoes in their yards. According to The Mosquito Squad Fight the Bite Report, nearly three quarters of Americans (74 percent) do not plan to modify their time outside this year, yet less than half (49 percent) follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation to use mosquito repellent and just a third (36 percent) remove standing water, a simple task also recommended by the CDC, to reduce mosquito breeding.

"Unlike chikungunya and West Nile virus, Zika has been identified as a world health crisis and we must work together on personal, local and global levels to fight mosquitoes," says Scott Zide, a founder and president of Mosquito Squad, the largest and most experienced home and commercial mosquito control firm in the country. "Removal of standing water is the most essential tactic in mosquito elimination, yet homeowners aren't actively removing it, which is surprising given that mosquito concerns are so high."

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36 percent of Americans turn over toys or items in their yards that contain water. * Less than half (44 percent) throw out lawn debris, under which mosquitoes can breed. * Just a quarter of Americans (25 percent) shake out tarps, including barbecue and fire pit covers, to remove water that accumulates. * Less than 27 percent make sure their gutters are clean.

To help homeowners take control pots, light fixtures and dog water of their yard, Mosquito Squad bowls. Eliminate these items or keep experts urge customers to take an them turned over until used. active role in mosquito control with the following tips: Tip over anything that holds or collects water. A bottle cap filled with water holds enough water for mosquitoes to breed. Since mosquitoes breed in standing water,

remove items that can harbor mosquitoes.

items residing in their outdoor spaces. If not stretched taut, they are holding water.

Check tarps over firewood piles, portable fire places, recycling cans, boats, sports equipment and grills. Mosquito Squad suggests using

the elimination of standing water bungee cords to secure tarps in the decreases a mosquito's breeding yard. ground. Mosquito Squad technicians report that yards with bird baths, Take care of your home. Proper play sets with tire swings, tree houses, maintenance can be a deciding factor in portable fireplaces and pits and catch property values and mosquito bites. basins are the biggest offenders.

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Remove tarps that can catch water. Many homeowners have tarps or covers on

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Mosquito Squad recommends re-grading areas where water stands more than a few hours, and to regularly check irrigation systems to ensure that they aren't leaking and causing a breeding haven. Keep lawn height low and areas weed-free.

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MO S QU IT O - RE P E L L E N T S M O KE Team up with neighbors.

Despite taking all precautions in your own home, talking with neighbors is a key component to mosquito control.

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around the home and yard. Using a barrier treatment at home reduces the need for using DEETcontaining bug spray on the body.

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The sunny days of summer are here and school may be out, but your family is still as active and busy as ever.

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1. Fuel up with breakfast Set the tone for the rest of your day with a good-foryou breakfast. A complete breakfast gives you and your family the energy needed to take on the busy summer schedule. There are plenty of easy breakfast recipes that let you eat while you're running out the door. Try peanut butter or avocado on toast, hard boiled eggs or a fruit smoothie for a quick, satisfying meal.

2. Set a summer schedule Create a master calendar to hang up in your kitchen.

This should include everyone's daily activities for the summer so nothing is forgotten. Take a look at the calendar at the beginning of each week to get a sense of what's to come.

3. Remain active Encourage your kids to get outside by planning a weekly outdoor activity as a family.

From hiking, biking, a game of tag, skating and swimming, find something your family loves doing together. You can also get some extra steps in by taking an after-dinner walk around the block each night.

4. Snack healthy Kids love to snack, especially when they're home for the summer. Stock up on easy go-to snacks like Snack Factory(R) Pretzel Crisps(R), fresh fruit, and granola bars so you'll be ready when their stomachs start to growl. Pretzel Crisps dipped in peanut butter or hummus create a filling, wholesome snack. They're packed in resealable bags, making Pretzel Crisps the perfect

portable snack for the car rides between swim practice, summer camp and everything in between.

5. Stay hydrated Instead of that third cup of coffee, you might want to be more conscious of your water intake. You and your family will need to stay hydrated in the summer heat, so always be sure everyone has a bottle of water with them. If there's a bottle within arm's reach, you're more likely to sip using little conscious effort.

you could make a pact to put away devices at dinner time and two hours before bedtime. Find an approach to regulating technology that works for you.

7. Stick with stellar sleeping habits Your kids will likely want to stay up later in the summer, but make sure they're still getting adequate sleep. Work as a team to make sleep a family priority.

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Florida's terrain of plants are alot then you would imagine.. Florida's state flower is the Orange Blossom, which is usually found in central and South Florida. The Orange flower water, is used to create marshmallows. Here is what the actual Orange Blossom looks like.

The orange blossom is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. The orange

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While you're probably familiar with common ways to help the environment, you could be doing so much more yearround. Not only should you become more aware of how your daily habits affect climate change, but you can take action at the click of a button to be part of the solution and community of supporters.

1. Find alternative transportation Instead of hopping into your car every time you need to get somewhere, think about other ways you could get around. If possible, try riding your bike to work once a week or taking public transportation. See if anyone in your office lives near you. Could you start a carpool?

There are so many options available to avoid using fossil fuels that emit carbon.

2. Support a project that verifiably reduces carbon right from your phone or tablet

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world. With projects like Methane Capture in Colorado and biogas in India, you'll know exactly where your contributions go and who they benefit."

3. Maintain an energy-efficient home From energy-efficient appliances to small changes in lighting, there are plenty of options for reducing the amount of energy you use in your home. For example, you can reduce drafts and energy use while improving comfort simply by updating your weather stripping and caulking. You can also help the planet by switching to compact fluorescent lightbulbs. If you've already done

"Everybody should have the chance to be a part of the solution," says Marisa de Belloy, COO of Cool Effect, an online community that allows individuals to create a tangible impact on climate change. While you'd probably love to get out and plant a tree or install solar

your part to make your own home more energy efficient, you can support efforts like this cookstove project in Uganda that is reducing carbon emissions by 58 percent per household by installing smarter appliances that burn less charcoal and wood. Efficiency

panels on your roof, those might not fit into your busy lifestyle. "Even if you are already doing everything you can, you are still emitting harmful CO2 into the atmosphere. Cool Effect provides consistent funding to the highest-quality carbon reducing projects around the

at home is helpful, but the ripple effect across the globe is even better.

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4. Buy local and reduce waste Shipping burns fuel which releases carbon pollution. You can do your part to minimize this by buying locally as much as possible. Purchase foods that are both in season and grown close to where you live. Head to your local farmers market and you might be surprised at the delicious fresh foods you can find. Additionally, do your best not to waste food. When food gets tossed, it sits in landfills, producing methane while transporting waste creates more carbon pollution.

Don't limit your climate change fight to just one day. You can take action with any or all of these projects and be a part of a greater solution. To learn more, visit cooleffect.org.

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WM RECYCLING FUN FACTS •

Did you realize that recycling just 1 aluminum can save the energy it takes to run a television set for 3 hours?

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Before you toss a glass bo=le into the trash, consider this: Recycling 1 glass bo=le saves enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.

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Did you know that recycling 1 paper cup (or sheet of paper) can save enough energy to power 20 hours of music on an IPOD?

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Recycling just 1 plasLc bo=le saves enough energy to watch an enLre movie on a DVD.

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Did you know that 14 recycled plasLc bo=les yields enough fiberfill for a ski jacket?

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Who would have ever thought that the simple act of recycling a can of soup could help clear the air of green house gases? In 2008, Waste Management processed more than 295,000 tons of metals thereby reducing greenhouse gasses equivalent to taking about 324,000 cars off the road.

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Last year, Waste Management processed enough recyclables to fill the Empire State Building more than 11 Lmes.

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Last year, Waste Management recycled enough paper to save 41 million trees.

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Recycling As North America’s largest recycler, Waste Management managed more than 8.5 million tons of material that was recycled or reused in 2009. By the year 2020, we expect to increase the amount of materials we manage to more than 20 million tons per year.

We recycle or reuse enough material in one year to: •fill a train 17,000 cars

long, or 2,068 miles.

•fill a football field to a height of 1.84 miles.

•fill the Empire State Building 12.5 Jmes.

•fill more than 111,500 Boeing 737's.

•fill the US Capitol Building more than 6 Jmes.

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Over the next 10 years, we plan to reduce emissions and increase efficiency of our fleet by 15 percent.

Currently, 300 trucks in California are powered by liquefied natural gas created from waste at our Altamont facility.

Wildlife Habitat WM landfills provide over 24,000 acres of protected habitat for wildlife and 73 WM landfills and faciliLes are cerLfied by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

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WORLD WATER DAY BRINGS AWARENESS TO THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS

More than 663 million people around the world, nearly twice the population of the United States, lack access to clean and safe drinking water. The majority of those affected live in isolated, rural areas in developing countries.

Women and children are especially burdened with the task of walking hours each day to fetch water, which is often contaminated. March 22 marks World Water Day, aimed at increasing awareness of this worldwide issue and inspiring action.

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Why is access to clean water so important? According to charity: water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, having access to clean water changes everything, including: Time * In Africa alone, people spend 40 billion hours each year walking to get water. Women and young girls especially bear the brunt of this work, often spending up to 3 hours each day hauling 40-pound Jerry Cans filled with water. Access to a clean water source allows people more time to earn an income, provide for their families, or go to school.

Access to Education * Time spent collecting water is time spent out of school. Having access to clean water allows children, girls especially, to attend school on a regular basis.

Health * Diseases from dirty water kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Forty-three percent of those deaths are children under the age of 5. Access to clean water can save 16,000 lives per week.

Women Empowerment * In Sub-Saharan Africa, women are responsible for 72 percent of the water collection, which hinders them in all other aspects of life. Having access to water gives these women the chance to take charge of their futures.

The Global Water Crisis may seem daunting to overcome, but there are ways we can help. This World Water Day, EmergenC(R) and charity: water are launching an ongoing partnership to bring clean and safe drinking water to communities throughout Ethiopia.

"Emergen-C recognizes the power of clean water," said Jennifer Holahan, marketing director, U.S. Specialty Supplements.

"Our product relies on and transforms it, but we want to transform much more than water. We want to help drive change and transform lives. Having access to clean water means improved health, enhanced education opportunities and women empowerment in afflicted countries."

"We believe clean drinking water is one of the most powerful and effective ways to lift people out of extreme poverty; especially impacting women and children who often spend hours each day walking to collect unsafe water for their families," said Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water. "We're excited that Emergen-C is joining our mission by bringing clean and safe drinking water to thousands of people in need and spreading awareness of the incredible impact clean water makes within those communities."

On World Water Day, Emergen-C and charity: water are kicking off the #40Pounds Challenge to raise awareness and demonstrate the weight that women and girls carry in water on a daily basis. To participate, individuals are invited to upload a picture holding 40 pounds of anything found around the house, to Instagram or Twitter with #40Pounds and tag @emergenc. The organizations are inviting you to extend the challenge to friends or family members by tagging them as well. For every photo uploaded, Emergen-C will donate to charity: water as part of the overall effort to "lift the burden" and bring clean, safe drinking water to communities in Ethiopia. "Fuller House" actress and mother of two daughters, Lori Loughlin, is serving as the voice of the campaign.

For more information on the partnership between charity: water and Emergen-C, the official rules for the challenge, and other ways to get involved, visit www.emergenctransforms.com.

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The edible backyard: A source for family meals - and fun

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Have your kids ever asked you where the food they're eating comes from? It's a question many parents are answering right from their backyard and porches.

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To create a hands-on educational experience, many families are transforming their usable spaces into fruit and vegetable gardens that feed the whole family, and sometimes neighbors, too. For the price of a few seeds or seedlings, you can produce fruits and vegetables that are delicious, safe, economical, nutritious, and fresh-and the best part is, your whole family can dig in together.

Truly, a lifetime of gardening for your children can start with a simple seed, and the benefits are not only health-giving but educational as well. According to a study conducted by Tractor Supply Company, the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer, 89 percent of Americans feel their children need a better understanding of where their food comes from.

"Four years ago, we moved from Los Angeles to a small, rural town outside of Ashville, N.C. with dreams of growing as much of our own food as possible," said Beryl Frohriep of WildRootsHomestead.com, a homesteader and Tractor Supply Company contributor who relies on homegrown food for her family of four's plant-based diet. "By growing what we eat, we know what goes into the soil and what comes out of it; our food is fresh, delicious, safe and nutritionally rich. These days, it is my 5-year-old son doing much of the harvest, and I love that we get to learn and grow as a family by working together outdoors."

If you're interested in starting your own backyard garden, here are a few tips from the experts at Tractor Supply Company: How do I start?

The first thing to do is decide where your garden will go. Choose an area with the most southern facing sun exposure. Next, get a soil test kit at your local Tractor Supply store. If you're going to invest time, work and money into your garden, you should make sure your soil is fertile. This simple, inexpensive test will determine that.

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Simply put, plant the vegetables that your family likes. If your family eats a lot of salad, think about planting lettuces, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes and, of course, tomatoes.

It's also smart to think about the types of meals you cook. Do you stir-fry? Grow bell peppers, onions, peas, and broccoli. Do you enjoy Mexican food? Consider various hot peppers and cilantro. Do you create main dishes from vegetables? Then potatoes, squash, eggplant and spinach might be the way to go.

When planning your garden's vegetables, consider adding some that your household considers tolerable, but not great. You may find that homegrown freshness increases the taste, and that vegetable just might turn into a family favorite.

Plant an unfamiliar vegetable or two, just for kicks. If it's not to your liking, give the harvest to neighbors or your local food bank.

How large should my garden be?

A great size for a beginner's garden is 10x18 feet, which can easily feed a family of four to six. However, your garden should reflect the size of your family, availability of space, amount of time you can spend tending to it and the amount of work you're willing to do.

It's important to remember that too large a garden can easily overwhelm you and become a discouraging chore instead of an enjoyable pastime. Keep it manageable. You'll be amazed at the amount of delicious food you can grow in any space-even on a patio or balcony. No space is too small!

Supporting the culture To help families spend more time together and maximize their garden yield, Tractor Supply Company carries all the supplies a family needs to grow a garden, including mulch, live plants, regular and organic seeds, and garden tools.

The rural lifestyle store hosts gardening events featuring expert advice, special products and seed stations for children throughout the planting season. Check with your local Tractor Supply store for details on upcoming gardening events.

For more expert advice on lawn and garden care, visit Tractor Supply's Know How Central, and for homegrown inspiration for your garden, visit Tractor Supply's Pinterest page.

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BACKYARD BOUNTY:

Vegetables are nature's original nutritional powerhouses You've probably heard the chatter around how a handful of unusual foods are must-eat nutritional powerhouses - and wondered how you'll ever get your kids to try kale or chia seeds. But you don't have to stress over how to incorporate the latest health food fads into your family's diet in order to get powerful nutrition.

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The truth is, those headline-grabbers aren't the only nutritional powerhouses. Most vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals, so quit worrying about how to pronounce acai or where to find seaweed in the supermarket.

Instead, improve your family's diet and save some money by growing nutrition-packed vegetables right in your own backyard. Keep these tips in mind: * Growing squash is easier than finding chia seeds. Many vegetables are easy to grow in any home environment, whether it's a large garden plot or pots on your patio. Leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, arugula and kale are full of nutrients and simple to grow, even for beginners. Transplants, like those offered by Bonnie Plants, make it even easier by helping you bypass the work of starting from seed. Plus, you'll harvest six weeks sooner. * Healthy benefits go far beyond nutrition. Growing your own vegetables and herbs means you'll always have a fresh supply of nutrient-rich food at home. But gardening also delivers healthful exercise, time in the fresh air, and it's a relaxing and satisfying activity. * Gardens are good for Mother Nature. The more food you grow at home, the fewer natural resources will be needed to grow veggies in far off places and ship them to your local supermarket. Your garden is also a great opportunity to recycle household food waste as compost. Plus, when you choose Bonnie Plants in biodegradable pots, you're saving millions of pounds of plastic from landfills. The pots decompose, add nutrients to the soil and help prevent transplant shock. * Gardening could get your kids excited about veggies - really! When kids participate in gardening, they take ownership of the plants they help grow. And with their hands in the dirt, they're not on their cellphones or playing video games. Kids who grow veggies are much more likely to eat them, and make gardening an ongoing, healthy habit. * Save money at the supermarket. Growing your own food means you'll spend much less money in the produce aisle. Plus, you can grow a wide variety of vegetables and herbs, even expensive, restaurant-style "foodie" greens you may not have tried otherwise.

The plant pros at Bonnie recommend these nutrient powerhouses to jumpstart your garden:

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* Strawberries - Just one cup of berries contains 3 grams of fiber and more than a full day's recommended allowance of vitamin C. Phenols are potent antioxidants that work to protect the heart, fight cancer, block inflammation, and they give strawberries their red color. * Sweet potatoes - Alpha and beta carotene give sweet potatoes their bright orange color, and your body converts these compounds into vitamin A, which is good for your eyes, bones and immune system. A half cup of sweet potato provides nearly four times the daily recommended allowance of vitamin A, plus vitamins C, B6, potassium and manganese. * Broccoli - This green nutritional giant delivers vitamins C, A and K (associated with bone health), folate and sulforaphane that helps stimulate the body's detoxifying enzymes. * Tomatoes - Tomatoes provide vitamins A, C and B, potassium and lycopene - an important phytonutrient thought to help fight various cancers and lower cholesterol. * Spinach - Spinach contains more than a dozen phytonutrients, and twice the daily recommended

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GO GREEN KIDS PROGRAM “Wideness is the raw material out of which man has hammered the artifact called civilization.

Wilderness was never a homogenous raw material.

It was very diverse, and the resulting artifacts are very diverse. These differences

in the end product are known as cultures.

The rich diversity of the world’s cultures reflects a corresponding diversity in the wilds that gave them birth.”

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FRUIT

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Jackfruit

Commercially cultivated grapes can usually be classified as either table or wine grapes, based on their intended method of consumption: eaten raw (table grapes) or used to make wine (wine grapes). While almost all of them belong to the same species, Vitis vinifera, table and wine grapes have significant differences, brought about through selective breeding. Table grape cultivars tend to have large, seedless fruit (see below) with relatively thin skin. Wine grapes are smaller, usually seeded, and have relatively thick skins (a desirable characteristic in winemaking, since much of the aroma in wine comes from the skin). Wine grapes also tend to be very sweet: they are harvested at the time when their juice is approximately 24% sugar by weight.

By comparison, commercially produced "100% grape juice", made from table grapes, is usually around 15% sugar by weight.

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Flower

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Gloriosa Daisy

Gloriosa Daisy Scientific Name: Rudbeckia Hirta Gloriosa Daisy which is commonly known as Black Eyed Susan, and has a bright yellow to orange petals with a deep brown to black center. This is a great flower to plant in the summer. It grows up to 3.5 ft tall and can also live over cool weather.

Gloriosa daisy attracts butterflies, bees and even hummingbirds. If you want to know more about Gloriosa Daisy check at this page.

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Blue Whales reach these mind-boggling dimensions on a diet composed nearly exclusively of tiny shrimplike animals called krill. During certain times of the year, a single adult blue whale consumes about 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) of krill a day. Blue Wales are the largest extant animal and is the heaviest known to have existed.

Blue whales have few predators but are known to fall victim to attacks by sharks and killer whales, and many are injured or die each year from impacts with large ships.

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You Need To Do THIS MONTH

Change Your Daily Habits

Stop using disposable bags.

Do you know how long does it take for plastic bags to decompose? A plastic bag can take from 15 to 1,000 years to break down, depending on environment. In a landfill, kept away from the environment that would help them biodegrade more easily, paper bags donʼt do much better.

Plastic bags donʼt biodegrade, but they can break down through photo degradation. When photo degradation, decomposition through exposure to light, happens, the bag breaks down into small, toxic particles.

Drive the speed limit, and combine all your errands for the week in one trip.

It makes sense that the faster you drive, the more fuel you use. Starting and stopping quickly and often also increases fuel usage.

Most families have a number of weekly errands. It seems there's always dry-cleaning to pick up, items to take to the post office or business to conduct at the bank. Try to combine all your errands in one trip each week, preventing the need to run out for each individual task.

Support your local economy and shop at your local farmers market.

Most farmerʼs market produce is grown within 100 miles of the market. This means that the farms are a source of local jobs and likely to spend money they make on their produce in the local economy.

Repurpose something.

Buying and using items that are reusable supports a method of waste management that has been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and others, as a priority method of handling materials. In many cases an item can be reused several times, then sent to the recycling center for processing. The list of reused items is virtually unlimited, and reuse centers can be found in nearly every community.

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1. OATS, $0.13 PER SERVING, ABOUT $1 PER POUND (IN BULK)

2.EGGS, $0.19 PER EGG, ABOUT $2 PER DOZEN

3. ALMONDS, $0.60 FOR A 1OZ SERVING (20-25 NUTS), ABOUT $5 PER 8OZ BAG

Take a tip from Mr. Ed. Oats are high in fiber, low in fat, and may even help lower cholesterol. What’s not to love? Enjoy a bowl of oatmeal, substitute for flour in cookies, or even use as breadcrumbs.

When in need for some protein, eggs are quick, delicious, fix. Scramble with veggies for a filling breakfast, add to homemade fried brown rice, or make a frittata!

Rich in monounsaturated fat and fiber, these super-nuts could reduce the risk of diabetes and decrease body weight. Munch on em during the day, or add to a bowl of cereal or oatmeal for extra healthy fats and protein.

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4. PEANUTS, $0.50 FOR A 1OZ SERVING (25-30 NUTS), ABOUT $4 PER 8OZ BAG

5. GARBANZO BEANS, $0.30 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1 PER CAN

6.LENTILS, $0.12 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1 PER POUND (DRY, IN BULK)

Take me out to the ball game on the cheap. Sure, peanut butter might be a dangerfood, but in their natural form, these legumes are a healthy treat. When eating in moderation, peanuts supply a dose of healthy fats and can reduce the risk of heart disease. When add to any chicken and veggie dish, they add a great Asianinspired flare!

These little beans pack a serious amount of fiber. Add to a salad, roast them with curry powder, or make your own hummus.

With more protein per pound than beef, lentils are a filling food rich with antioxidants (and quite tasty, too). Here are seven ways to make lentil soup, along with a killer recipe for vegetarian lentil tacos!

7. BLACK BEANS, $0.30 CENTS PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1 PER CAN

8. PINTO BEANS, $0.30 CENTS PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1 PER CAN

9. TOFU, $0.50 CENTS PER A 4 OZ SERVING, ABOUT $2 PER POUND

These unassuming beans pack a ton of fiber and have a solid amount of calcium, fiber, potassium, and folic acid.

The health factor of refried beans at a Mexican restaurant may be questionable, so mash them up at home. These beans are full of protein and fiber and are a delicious addition to any homemade burrito — breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

High in protein and low in fat, tofu is a delicious source of protein for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Plus, soy in moderation may help reduce cholesterol and the risk of breast cancer. Pan fry tofu with veggies in the next stir-fry, or even add the silken variety to a fruit smoothie.

10. PUMPKIN SEEDS, $0.50 PER 1OZ SERVING, ABOUT $5 PER POUND.

11. CHICKEN BREASTS, $0.75 PER 4 OZ SERVING, ABOUT $2.99 PER POUND

12. CANNED SALMON, $0.75 PER SERVING, ABOUT $1.50 PER CAN

Move over birds, these seeds are for us humans (and not just on Halloween)! Filled with essential vitamins and minerals, along with protein and iron, sprinkle these in a salad or roast with spices for a healthy, crunchy treat.

Forgo the McChicken on the dollar menu — fresh chicken breasts are about two quarters and are filled with protein. Grill ‘em, bake ‘em, or enjoy sliced in a wholewheat wrap with veggies.

No need to splurge on a salmon filet to enjoy this omega-3 packed seafood. Grab the canned version for some protein power without dishing out the big bucks.

Whip up some homemade salmon burgers or chowder with a twist.

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13. CANNED TUNA, $0.75 CENTS, ABOUT $1.50 PER CAN

14. LOW-FAT MILK, $0.25 CENTS PER CUP, ABOUT $4 PER GALLON

15. LOW-FAT YOGURT, ABOUT $1 PER 6 OZ CUP

Not only is tuna fish cheap, but it’s an easy way to get omega-3’s (which could make us brilliant). Mix with Greek yogurt and chopped veggies for a healthier tuna salad.

Got milk? One calcium-filled glass can help keep teeth strong and even help keep off those excess pounds. Add a splash to a fruit smoothie, or enjoy in a bowl of oats or cereal.

Skip the bagel and pick up a quick treat that’s filled with protein and calcium! Enjoy for breakfast with some granola, or as a post-workout snack. Just beware of flavors loaded with extra sugar.

16. LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE, $0.88 PER 1/2 CUP SERVING, ABOUT $3.50 PER 16 OZ CONTAINER

17. WHOLEGRAIN PASTA, $0.37 CENTS PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $3 PER BOX.

18. BROWN RICE, $0.18 PER ¼ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $2 PER POUND

It’s time to put looks aside. This clumpy, mild cheese is surprisingly high in protein, and tastes great in both sweet and savory dishes.

Move over white-stuff; the whole wheat version of pasta is full of fiber, antioxidants, and protein, and may help lower risk of heart disease.

19. POPCORN, $0.30 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1 PER POUND FOR PLAIN KERNELS Snack attack? Pick a low calorie snack that’s also a good source of fiber. Pop kernels in the kitchen and add spices.

Listen to our manifesto: Choose brown rice over white (especially at Chipotle). The whole-grain version is full o’ fiber and may cut the risk of diabetes.

20. QUINOA, $0.60 PER ¼ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $4 PER BOX It may be hard to pronounce (that’s keenwah), but it’s easy to prepare and packs a nutritious punch. Filled with protein and fiber.

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21. GRAPES, $0.75 PER 1 CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1.50 PER POUND These sweet little treats are high in antioxidants, which may help reduce cholesterol. They’re a perfect snack when that sweet tooth rolls in; freeze them for a fresh alternative for popsicles!

22. APPLES, ABOUT $0.50 TO $0.75 PER APPLE (DEPENDING ON VARIETY) It’ll keep the doctor away, so grab this superfood for a serving of vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Snack with almond butter or add to a sandwich.

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23. BANANAS, $0.20 TO $0.50 PER BANANA, ABOUT $0.60 PER POUND OR $2 PER BUNCH It’s time to go bananas for… bananas. Filled with fiber and potassium. Enjoy sliced with peanut butter, or impress friends with banana ice cream.

24. KIWI, ABOUT $0.40 PER KIWI Fun fact: Kiwi’s are actually berries and are filled with vitamin C and fiber. Slice it up in that next fruit salad or enjoy straight up with a spoon.

25. CANTALOUPE, $0.50 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $3 PER SMALL MELON C is for cantaloupe and vitamin C. Filled with antioxidants, cantaloupe is cheap and makes a perfect spring or summer treat!

26. WATERMELON, $0.30 PER 1 CUP SERVING, $5 PER MELON

27. PEARS, $0.85 EACH, ABOUT $1.75 PER POUND (DEPENDING ON VARIETY)

28. ORANGES, $0.50 EACH, ABOUT $1 PER POUND (IN FAMILY-SIZED PACK)

This superfood is guaranteed to be filled with vitamin C — a cancer fighting antioxidant that helps strengthen immunity and promote bone health.

It’s not just an apple a day that may keep the doc away; white fleshy pears may help prevent strokes. They’re also full o’ fiber.

Oranges aren’t just about their vitamin C. This citrus fruit is also filled with fiber, folate, and potassium.

29. CANNED TOMATOES (DICED), $0.50 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1.80 PER 14.8 OZ CAN

30. CANNED PUMPKIN, $0.75 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $2.50 PER 15OZ CAN

31. GARLIC, ABOUT $0.30 PER BULB

To really get a bang for that buck, go the canned route. Tomatoes also contain exceptional amounts of the antioxidant lycopene that remains in the flesh even after cooking and canning.

A pumpkin’s orange color is thanks to carotenoids, a plant pigment with powerful antioxidant properties. Head to the kitchen and whip up some pumpkin pasta sauce or even pumpkin hummus.

Garlic has some smarty-pants benefits, helping enhance memory. It’s also full of antioxidants to promote heart health and reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s.

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32. ONIONS, $0.18 EACH, ABOUT $0.59 PER POUND

33. SWEET POTATOES, $0.50 EACH, ABOUT $1 PER POUND

Quit crying — onions pack a surprising nutritious punch, including a hefty dose of antioxidants. Sautée and add to an omelet, or stack on a sandwich for extra flavor.

It tips the scale with its high levels of vitamin A , contains beta-carotene (which may help prevent cancer and protect us from the sun) and also helps keep that skin silky smooth.

Squash isn’t only an awesome racquet sport. It’s also a versatile veggie filled with vitamins, fiber, and potassium.

35. KALE, $0.50 PER CUP (RAW, CHOPPED), ABOUT $2 PER BUNCH

36. BEETS, $0.35 EACH, ABOUT $1 PER POUND

37. BROCCOLI, $0.50 PER ½ CUP SERVING,$2 PER BUNCH

Popeye was missing out. Kale is the antioxidant king among all fruits and veggies, and contains vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, calcium, iron, and potassium

These purple gems are filled with betalains, which may help prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases. They are also packed with folate, fiber, and vitamins galore, making them one of the best health bargains around.

Need another reason to go green? Broccoli has remarkably high levels of folate and vitamin C, which may help reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

38. SPINACH, $0.50 PER CUP (RAW), ABOUT $2 PER BUNCH

39. CARROTS, $0.50 EACH, ABOUT $2 PER POUND

40. EDAMAME, $0.50 PER ½ CUP SERVING,$3 PER 10OZ PACKAGE (FROZEN)

These unassuming greens are unbelievable They’re nutrient dense with vitamin A, K, and calcium. Try sautéing them with mushrooms or subbing for iceberg in the next lunchtime salad.

Those rabbits are on to something. Carrots provide a nutritious crunch with their fill of vitamin A. They’re perfect for dipping into hummus, or taste great roasted with other root veggies and a drizzle of olive oil.

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34. WINTER SQUASH (ACORN, BUTTERNUT, ETC.), $0.50 PER ½ CUP SERVING, ABOUT $1.50 A POUND

This star legume is filled with fiber and protein and makes a great afternoon snack.

Skip the chips and enjoy with a touch of salt for a quick, nutritious treat.

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