Curiosity, experiments, and games to discover the properties, benefits, and seasonality of fruits and vegetables — and to encourage healthy eating habits starting from school. The project “GEMÜSEFIT – Kids enJOyLIFE! Nutrition and sustainable food at the Austrian primary school in cooperation with the Vienna University Children’s Office” has come to a close in Vienna.
Throughout April and May, ten educational workshops were held for second, third, and fourth grade students in Viennese primary schools.
“A very positive and extraordinary experience,” says Matteo Falzi of Villafrut. “We created something special. The simplest and most natural qualities of fruits and vegetables are often taken for granted, but children — especially those living in cities — rarely get the chance to learn where produce really comes from, how it grows, and how it is cultivated. We brought fruits and vegetables of all kinds right before their eyes to spark their curiosity and give them the chance to experience them up close. This deeper understanding helped make the children more aware and sensitive, leading them to reflect on the importance of eating genuine, wholesome foods to feel good.”
Jolife – enjoy your life