Meet My Healthy Heroes
Miss Mangolicious
Mangoes are a delicious and juicy fruit. They have Vitamin A, C, B6 and potassium. These work together to build a strong immune system, which means you’ll get sick less often. They also help you recover faster when you get cuts and bruises. Plus they help you build strong bones and teeth.
Little Tommy Tom-A-Toe
Tomatoes are juicy, bright and refreshing. They are also high in lycopene, an antioxidant that can protect you from painful sunburns and prevent you from getting sick. They also have Vitamin C and K, two nutrients that work together to build a strong body with healthy teeth, nails and bones.
Mama Elegant
Eggplants are bright with a beautiful purple colour, and also have lots of nutrients. They’re high in antioxidants, especially anthocyanin, which help your body fight disease and sickness. They also have lots of potassium and magnesium, which work together to move oxygen and blood around your body; this gives you energy.
Captain Splash
About 60% of our bodies are made of water, and we can only survive 3 days without it. Clearly, water is important! It plays many roles in our bodies: it transports nutrients, protects our organs, keeps our body temperature regular and more. We lose water through breathing, sweating, and digesting, so it’s important to drink water frequently.
Captain Barana Banana
Bananas are a tasty and convenient fruit. They’re high in potassium which keeps your heart and muscles moving regularly. Every time you kick a soccer ball or run, potassium is at play. They also contain fibre and prebiotics, which build healthy bacteria in your intestines. This helps you digest food properly and use the bathroom frequently.
Cornilious Cob
Corn is rich in Vitamin B12, folic acid and iron. Together, these nutrients help build red blood cells, which bring oxygen around the body. This helps with every movement – from blinking to stretching and breathing. Corn is also a whole grain, meaning that it has lots of nutrients and fibre that keep your digestion smooth and energy levels steady.
Josh The Squash
Bananas are a tasty and convenient fruit. They’re high in potassium which keeps your heart and muscles moving regularly. Every time you kick a soccer ball or run, potassium is at play. They also contain fibre and prebiotics, which build healthy bacteria in your intestines. This helps you digest food properly and use the bathroom frequently.
Smooth Daddy Cash
Cashews are a crunchy and convenient snack. They’re filled with healthy fats, called monounsaturated fats. They help keep your hair, skin and nails healthy and strong. They’re also known to improve your heart health, making everyday movements easier. Cashews also have protein, which will help you build strong muscles.
Apple Joe Junior
Apples are a delicious healthy snack. They’re high in vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, and contain calcium, iron, iodine and phosphorus. These vitamins and minerals are very important for the development of your muscle tissue, skin, bone, blood and teeth. Apples are also a good source of fibre.
Potato Head Jed
Potatoes have carbohydrates, which give you energy. In fact, carbs are the only source of energy for your brain. That means potatoes can help keep you alert and focused throughout the day. The B vitamins in potatoes help our body use the carbs. Think of it as unlocking the energy and releasing it for our body.
