Did you know that eating vegetables with dip could help your kids eat more vegetables? A recent study from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that kids ate 80% more broccoli when it was served with ranch dressing as a dip. Other healthy dips you can try with your child include salsa, yogurt, hummus or … Read More
Category: Recipes
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic or a pinch of garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Slivered almonds (optional) Preparation Thoroughly rinse asparagus. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Place asparagus in a bowl and drizzle evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle asparagus … Read More
Oven-Dried Strawberries
Strawberry time is here! They’re on sale everywhere and ready to be picked in the fields in many areas. If you buy too many strawberries to eat before they go bad, try drying them out in the oven. They smell delicious and taste even better. Strawberries are super easy to oven dry as long as … Read More
Cantaloupe and banana fruit smoothies
Many of us did not grow up drinking smoothies, but if you like cantaloupe and bananas, then you have got to try this smoothie. It really is tasty and easy to make. Ingredients 1 banana 1/4 ripe cantaloupe, seeded and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk 1 1/2 … Read More
Kid-Friendly Individual Pizza
Ingredients 1 whole wheat pita round 1 ½ tablespoon low-sodium tomato sauce ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ cup low-fat shredded cheese, divided variety of veggie, fruit and/or meat toppings Directions Place the whole wheat pita on a cookie sheet. Spread tomato sauce evenly over pita. Sprinkle seasoning over sauce. Top with ½ of the cheese. … Read More
Healthier fast food taste at home
Two of my favorite things to eat growing up were chicken nuggets and French fries from a well-known fast food restaurant. I didn’t eat very much fast food growing up so it was a real treat when I did. I can still remember the warmness and the crunch of the first bite of a chicken … Read More
Easy Lasagna
Ingredients 1/2 pound lean or extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey 8 ounces egg noodles, uncooked (try whole grain) 12 ounces fat-free cottage cheese 2 cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted, diced tomatoes, not drained 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Non-stick cooking spray … Read More
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?
So we all know that nutrition, fitness, and all that is in between is become a nation wide hot topic. Whether you are committed to being fit or just getting started, our health is on our minds, splashed across magazine articles, and on our conscience. I always try to tell myself that one healthy meal … Read More
Easy on the go snack–dried fruit!
Dried fruits like raisins make great snacks. They are easy to carry and store well.Make an easy trail mix with raisins, peanuts, and whole grain cereal. Store in zip bags and keep handy for on the go snacks. … Read More
Easy On-the-Go Breakfast Ideas
We keep hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people still have trouble finding time in their busy mornings to eat a nutritious breakfast. Here are some quick grab and go ideas: Whole fruit, like bananas, apples and oranges. (For an even faster option, keep peeled oranges in the … Read More