Are These New Foods Really Healthy?
…Move over fruit, because veggies are having a heyday. Yogurt made from vegetables like beets, parsnips, tomatoes and sweet potatoes aim to appeal to those who like their yogurt on…
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Snack Healthy: Mini-Meal Chart
…snack is not a full meal (for more information on portion sizes, see the USDA ChooseMyPlate website). Keep in mind that including a fruit or vegetable at snack time is…
Sugar Wars: Soda vs. Juice
…V8 Fusion Fruit Punch, Minute Maid 100% Juice or Fruit Punch, Fruitables Fruit and Vegetable Blends, Apple and Eve 100% Apple Juice, Hansen’s Junior 100% Juice boxes 1 Guiding Stars:…
Soup Simplicity
…the full nutrition facts Packed with vegetables, this healthy preparation of a classic soup is a perfect, cozy meal for the first chill of fall. Using low-sodium canned ingredients where…
Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce
…vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and cook on HIGH for about an hour. (To speed this part of the process, first cook the vegetables in a frying pan until…
School Nutrition Standards: Where are We Now?
…fat (non-fat flavored milk), offering complementary water and requiring fruits and vegetables with every meal, including dark greens and other nutrient-rich produce. Calories have been reduced based on age group,…
Using Mindfulness to Create a Healthy Half-Time Nosh
…your favorites Take things beyond the crudité platter. Lots of favorite party foods can be boosted nutritionally just by increasing their vegetable content. This works great for things like meatballs,…
Heat Up the Winter
…this recipe for stuffed sweet potatoes is a cozy, flavorful delight. (2 Guiding Stars) Microwave Veggie Chips Try making your own chips from root vegetables! Using the microwave makes the…