Healthy Choices Happy Eating Karaoke Party Benefit

Shannahan’s Food & Wine Spirits will be hosting the Cooking With Kidz Inc. very first benefit on April 21 from 6:00-10:00PM to raise support for our at risk kids culinary Summer program at the Clarendon Hills Middle School, Clarendon Hills, IL.

We are also planning future workshops in Woodridge and surrounding communities. The benefit will feature a Wine & Cheese Appetizer, Italian Crooner competition, sing-fest,local appearances by renowned chefs, theme basket raffles and much more.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to healthy habits.According to newly released study, parents who purchase low-calorie or organic foods, and parents who don't keep junk food at home, have children who are more likely than the average child to express a healthy eating-related attitude.

Parents who teach their children to read nutrition labels appear to have the most health-conscious kids.  The children of these parents are 88% more likely than the average child to read nutrition labels, 47% more likely to avoid fattening foods, 37% more likely to stay away from sugary foods, and 31% more likely to play sports to stay in shape. (American Parent Study 2004)

On the other hand, parents with no nutrition rules have children who are far less concerned with healthy lifestyles.  Kids with no rules regarding food and nutrition are less likely to pay attention to sugar or fat content, to read nutrition labels, or play sports for exercise. Moreover, they are 68% more likely to eat whatever they want.

Cooking With Kidz Inc. singular goal is to provide the clearest and most detailedhands on instruction which provides a well designed learning experience, whereat risk and economically depressed K-8 children can gain an understanding ofwho they are, what they buy, how they think, and the best ways to reach them.

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The purpose of our current after school program and the induction of a Teen Culinary Summer Program at Clarendon Hills Middle School is basically to offer hands on culinary activities that encourage healthy eating habits for kids.

The program will provide learning to make good, appealing, healthy food choices,staying active and building better long-term habits for a healthy life.

Please visit our website to learn more about us. Also, you can contact me for more information by emailing at chefsea@cookingwithkidz.org or visit my twitter@nutrition4me.

Cooking With Kidz Inc., a non-profit organization that has a strong belief in fresh and organic ingredients to promote healthy living, has designed an educational program called The Kidz Table TM, which teaches school age children that cooking can be creative, healthy, and fun.
The Kidz Table TM program is a unique culinary experience, which offers foodie discussions and hands-on culinary demonstrations to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity.

Each visit to a CookingWith KidzTM educational session is a new experience, with fresh monthly themes and exciting new programs. Students sharpen their skills by employing the mantra, "Mise en place" which, in the cooking world, translates into "Everything in its place".

In addition to our weekly “Healthy Choices Happy Eating” after school workshops& summer camp program, we also host parties and kid birthday parties wherekids learn how to make the birthday brunch, lunch and/or dinner.
Cooking With Kidz Inc. started with an idea to help moms around the country to find ways to get their kids to eat more fruit and vegetables.

Cooking With Kidz Inc. has been incorporated and is looking for opportunities to carryout its mission to bring “Healthy Choices, One Meal at a Time” to kids and families. For more information, contact: Chef Sean, Executive Director atchefsea@cookingwithkidz.org or call me at 630.337.7491.