It had been a very busy Monday for Flat Stella. She had spent the entire day shopping with her mother. After several hours of shopping, Flat Stella had grown extremely tired and hungry. Because Flat Stella had been patient and kept a positive attitude throughout the day, Flat Stella’s mother decided to treat her to dinner at a restaurant. Flat Stella and her mother chose to eat dinner at an unfamiliar restaurant called Jason’s Deli. Flat Stella and her mother were excited to experience a new place and try new food. Upon arrival, Flat Stella noticed the crowds of people inside the restaurant. She also noticed the long salad bar at the front of the restaurant. She was not sure what types of food that could be eaten at this particular restaurant. As Flat Stella approached the counter to order her food, she noticed the desserts and bagels. Flat Stella could not decide what she wanted to order for dinner. It was a tough decision because Flat Stella noticed the ice-cream, pasta, and potato chips. Flat Stella had just stepped up to the counter to order her food when she remembered something very important that her teacher had said in class. Flat Stella remembered that her teacher had been discussing the importance of making wise decisions about food. Flat Stella realized that healthy foods are essential to living a healthy life and being a healthy person. She decided to order a turkey sandwich and a salad from the salad bar. At first Flat Stella was sad about her food selection because she really wanted to eat chocolate cake and ice-cream. Flat Stella’s mom reminded her that eating healthy foods will help her to live a healthy life, Flat Stella was not convinced because she still wanted to eat the chocolate cake with ice-cream.

 

 

 

 

Then, Flat Stella went to the salad bar and immediately changed her mind. Flat Stella saw a wide selection of delicious foods. Flat Stella decided to taste test some of the foods from the salad bar. Flat Stella tried humus, carrots, broccoli, and sunflower seeds. To her surprise, Flat Stella loved all of the food. She could not believe how delicious healthy food could taste. Flat Stella was so excited to tell her friends about the healthy food she had eaten for dinner. When Flat Stella finished eating her dinner, she felt revived and full of energy. Flat Stella was glad that she had eaten a nutritious and healthy dinner. Through her dinner experience, Flat Stella was able to understand the importance of eating healthy foods. In order to live a healthy life, everyone must make wise decisions about the food they choose to eat. Flat Stella resolved to eat healthier and make wiser decisions about the foods she puts into her body. Healthy foods can be delicious and full of flavor. Upon leaving Jason’s Deli, Flat Stella set three goals for herself. She was determined to drink more water, eat more vegetables at dinner, and eat more fruit for snacks. Flat Stella also challenged her friends to make wise decisions about the food they eat. Flat Stella believes healthy food is extremely important. Flat Stella challenges everyone she meets to eat healthy foods in order to live a healthier life.