A "Summertime Recipe Contest" was announced through Georgia SHAPE, Gov. Nathan Deal's childhood obesity initiative. Launched in mid-July and running through August 31, two winners will be selected, one for July and one for the month of August. Georgia SHAPE welcomes all Georgians to get involved. Contestants are required to submit their favorite healthy summertime recipes along with at least one picture of their creation or their family cooking together.

The prize includes a copy of The World's Healthiest Foods cookbook. The World's Healthiest Foods cookbook is the perfect combination of a high quality book about nutrition, combined with delicious recipes for wholesome eating. It is especially great for busy professionals as the information is easily accessible and easy to comprehend. This book was certainly a labor of love to be shared with all who want to be healthy.

July's winning recipe was submitted by Kenna Dixon and was grilled chicken with mango-pineapple salsa served with brown rice. Winning recipes will be featured in future issues of PHWEEK.

Summer is the perfect time for families to get together and have fun in the kitchen by cooking and enjoying a healthy meal. Georgia SHAPE is excited to see the healthy, creative entries people submit.

For more details about Georgia SHAPE and the Summertime Recipe Contest, visit http://www.georgiashape.org/index.php/summer-recipe-contest

-Story by DPH Communications