I grew up watching Sesame Street on television. I loved it. I knew all the characters. I learned a lot during my early childhood years to get me started off for kindergarten.
I heard something yesterday about one of the characters from one of my co-workers at school that intrigued me to do further research. My co-worker is an elementary education major in college and said her class watched a video saying Cookie Monster is now Veggie Monster. What?? No more Cookie Monster??
In my research I discovered that statement is false! Click here for proof that Cookie Monster is still Cookie Monster. He has not changed his name to Veggie Monster, Fruit Monster, Broccoli Monster, or any other healthier choice food. Click here for the article denying Cookie Monster’s name change.
Thank goodness one of my favorite childhood characters has kept his identity. The Sesame Street website description of Cookie Monster states that he likes “eating crunchy fruits, vegetables, and, of course, cookies!” He knows how to eat healthy foods. He eats healthy foods. He teaches the importance of eating healthy foods. He even models eating healthy foods. That’s how to do it. It is ok to eat cookies (and desserts) but eat those favorites in moderation after eating healthy foods.
Thank you, Sesame Street, for teaching young children about healthy eating while maintaining a sense of fun.
