“Uh-oh… I think I need some energy!”

Freya was outside on a sunny day, practicing her soccer kicks for the big game. She ran, dribbled, and kicked the ball across the grass. But suddenly.... Grrrrr! Her tummy made a loud growl. 

Freya picked up her soccer ball and ran inside. She needed energy, and she needed it fast! In the kitchen stood Fridgy the Fridge, smiling with big friendly eyes!

Yes, please!” Freya said. “My tummy is so hungry. What should I eat?” Fridgy’s door popped open! 

Freya peeked into Fridgy. Right away, her eyes got wide and went straight to the cookies, soda, and she even saw her favorite donut, sitting there on the shelf.

It’s okay to like sweets, but too many won’t give you energy for soccer.

Fridgy opened the next shelf. Inside were bright, tasty foods. There was a shiny apple, sweet strawberries, creamy yogurt, and crunchy carrots. “These foods taste sweet too,” Fridgy said, “but they also help your body stay strong.”

Freya picked up a strawberry. “Mmm… this smells yummy!” she said. Fridgy smiled. “See? Healthy foods can be delicious.”

Freya looked at the donut… then at the strawberries in her hand. “I want to play my best at soccer,” she said. “But sweets taste so good!” Fridgy smiled kindly. “Treats are okay sometimes,” he said, “but healthy foods give you energy every day.”

Freya nodded. “I choose power food!”

Treats are okay sometimes, but healthy foods give you energy every day.

Freya grabbed the strawberries and a bottle of water and finally fueled up her body! Right away, her body felt warm and strong. Then she heard a tiny voice say, “Thank you, Freya!” Freya giggled. “Was that my body?” “It sure was!” Fridgy said. “Healthy choices make it happy.”

Freya grabbed her soccer ball and ran back outside.
She felt fast, strong, and ready to play.

“Healthy foods give me power!” she cheered.

And from then on, every time she opened the fridge,
she remembered:

A healthy choice helps your body say, ‘Thank you!’