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Fun Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Foods
Recently I presented 3 Fun Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods: Prescription for Picky Eaters at the Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) Sponsors Association Meeting in Orlando Florida. It was a lot of fun, and today I'd like to share some of the highlights with you!
Kitchen Hacks: Freeze It!
It's time for another edition of kitchen hacks! Today I want to focus on the freezer...
Kitchen Hacks: Selecting and Presenting Whole Grains
I want to shift the spotlight to whole grains. After all, if you're looking for a great way to boost your nutrient consumption while reducing your risk of chronic disease, whole grains are a fantastic resource...
The Most Colorful Salad on the Block!
This salad is the perfect showstopper -- and it's versatile too!
How to Create a Super Salad
The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that the average person consume 2 cup equivalents of fruit per day and 2 ½ cup equivalents of vegetables per day. That may seem like a pile of produce, but there is a simple way to add fruits and vegetables into your eating patterns to maintain a healthy lifestyle...
Boost Breakfast with Egg Cups!
Most mornings, a wholesome breakfast is sacrificed for extra sleep or racing the clock to get out of the house on time. However, nutrition doesn't need to be neglected if we plan ahead! Power up your breakfast with an easy recipe for egg cups and sacrifice nothing...
Let's Talk About Folic Acid
Expanding the types of foods that may be fortified with folic acid may help to continue to decrease the incidence of neural tube defects...
Printable Nutrition Poster!
I've got a new nutrition poster for you today... And here's the best part: it's totally free!
Printable Nutrition Poster!
I've got a new nutrition poster for you today... And here's the best part: it's totally free!
Food Allergy Awareness Resources for Educators
Get ready for Food Allergy Awareness Week with this collection of allergy education resources. It's packed with free handouts, engaging presentations, collections of scientific research, and much more!
Kitchen Hacks: Double Duty Greens
Greens are loaded with flavor, packed with nutrients, and super versatile in the kitchen. They're perfect for all kinds of quick kitchen hacks, and today I want to share one of my favorites with you: double duty greens.
Nutrition Resource: White Label Newsletter
I know your days are busy. I know your planner is packed. And I know that new resources can really make a difference for you and your clients. Today I want to share a free version of one of my very favorite resources: the white label newsletter...
Kitchen Hacks: Cook and Walk at the Same Time!
The other day, I was checking my watch as I set the timer for dinner and I realized that I had a perfect opportunity to go for a walk while my meal was baking. What a great chance to multitask — by baking my meal, I could prep dinner and meet my daily step goal all at once!
Kitchen Hacks: Inspiration and Meal Perfection
Ever feel uninspired in the kitchen? Today I want to help with that. You see, I've discovered a way to reenergize your cooking...
Cook Once, Serve Twice
I love exploring smart ways to serve healthy meals on a budget. And I'm not only talking about budgeting money -- it's also important to budget time! Cooking something in one session and then using it in meals throughout the week is a great way to make ingredients stretch while saving yourself time in future meal prep...
Use Beans to Save Time on Busy Nights!
Beans are versatile, keep well, freeze beautifully, and are perfect for "planned overs!"
Kitchen Hacks: Shortcuts to Fruits and Vegetables
MyPlate advises people to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables at each meal, but sometimes this is easier said than done. Today's kitchen hacks will focus on ways to make that goal achievable!
Bright and Tasty Salad
This bean salad looks very nice when placed on a bed of leaf lettuce and garnished with fresh wedges of lemon.
Phytochemical Salad Booster
This salad is loaded with healthy foods that are rich in phytochemicals. Plus, it comes together in a snap!
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