Speedy Bites are an accessible and educational activity for large numbers of children aged four to twelve. Speedy Bites consist of a combination of vegetables, fruit and herbs. Examples include kohlrabi-orange, fennel-strawberry or cauliflower-melon. The choice depends on the season. As an activity, Speedy Bites can be supervised by anyone.

Preparing the snacks themselves: the success factor of Speedy Bites

According to Vitanos, the creator of the Speedy Bites concept, the success factor of Speedy Bites is that children prepare the snacks themselves. “In doing so, children discover how delicious healthy food can be, and taking the step toward trying new flavors or flavor combinations becomes easier. Parents are often surprised that their children are willing to try something new.”

JOGG coordinator Charissa van der Meulen also sees several benefits: “Healthy sports events in the neighborhood have been an objective of Sportbedrijf Arnhem for some time. Speedy Bites are the perfect starting point for providing accessible nutrition education. In addition, they are a real addition to sports events and other events in the neighborhood or at school, and can be carried out by anyone who works with children.”

Options with Speedy Bites

There are various options with Speedy Bites:

  • Free online training: Take the free e-module: ‘Speedy Bites’ on the Skillz2Grow Academy and learn step by step how to organize this activity during your event.
  • In-person training: During a train-the-trainer session, Skillz2Grow will visit you and teach you and the team how to organize Speedy Bites.
  • Speedy Bites Box: need extra convenience? Choose the Speedy Bites Box. It contains all the necessary materials, such as knives, cutting boards and decorations.
  • Organization by Vitanos: would you rather outsource the organization completely? That is also possible. Vitanos takes care of the activity from A to Z, including the necessary materials, shopping and on-site supervision.

Want to know more about Skillz2Grow and Vitanos?

Curious about Skillz2Grow’s full (nutrition education) offering? View all interventions, e-modules and train-the-trainer sessions at www.skillztogrow.nl For example, ENERGIE: through playful and interactive movement games, children gain essential knowledge about, among other things, the Wheel of Five. Nutrition education combined with exercise! Feel free to contact us without obligation via [email protected]. Skillz2Grow will be happy to help you get started.

Speedy Bites in Nijmegen during the Nimma Sportzomer.