Skillet Fried Rice

This recipe can be made with staple ingredients you often have on hand. Use any frozen vegetables you have available. Try adding any leftover meat you have as well. Makes 1 servings | Serving size: 1 recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup of brown rice 1 cup of vegetables. Choose 2–3 (onion, broccoli, peas, celery, carrots, peppers, … Read More


Squash-Apple Casserole

Both apples and winter squash make a perfect Fall side dish. You can use your favorite variety of apples (such as Granny Smith or Macintosh) and winter squash (butternut, acorn, or hubbard). Keeping the skin on the apples adds more fiber to the meal! Apples are good sources of fiber and provide our bodies with … Read More


Cauliflower

Cauliflower is high in vitamins C, E and K. Vitamin C supports our immune system while vitamin E helps protect cells from damage. Vitamin K helps us make proteins needed for building bones. Cauliflower is also a great source of folate and fiber. Folate helps our cells function properly. Fiber helps keep us regular. Storing … Read More


One Pot Pasta

We’re cooking up a delicious and budget-friendly one-pot pasta recipe that’s perfect for the whole family! Makes 6 serving | Serving size: 1/6 of the recipe Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 1/2 pound ground turkey or lean or extra-lean ground beef 1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes, not drained 3 cups water 1 … Read More


Southwest Bowl

Spice up your meal plan this week with our Southwest Bowl recipe! Makes 1 serving Ingredients 2 handfuls brown rice 2 handfuls of fruits and vegetables. Mix and match from the following: Lettuce, corn, avocado, tomato or other of choice Handful of cooked lean ground beef Small handful of Shredded Cheese, Salsa, and or Greek … Read More


Seafood Tips

Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet. Try to include seafood at least twice a week with a goal to eat 8 ounces per week. Use these tips when buying fresh fish: Tips Whole Fish Choose fish that smells like the ocean. Fresh fish should not have a strong odor. Look for bright, … Read More



Slow Cooker Oats

Ingredients: -Cooking spray -2 Cups Skim or 1% Milk -¼ Cup Brown Sugar -1 Teaspoon Cinnamon -1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats -1 Cup Apples, Chopped  -½ Cup chopped pecans or almonds  Directions:  Spray the inside  2. Add all the ingredients 3. Mix together 4. Cook on low for about 8 hours … Read More


Food Group Parfait

Ingredients:  1 Carton of Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt (4-6 oz.) ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Fruit 4 Tablespoons Oat O-shaped Cereal Sliced almonds or granola (optional) Directions:  Add half the yogurt to a bowl Add the cereal then the remaining yogurt  Add the fruit and then top with granola or nuts if desired Enjoy immediately!  … Read More


Kids Eat Right Month

August is a big month to recognize nutrition for youth health. A healthy diet is important for children and adolescents because it promotes needed growth and development and it prevents health problems later in life. To recognize Kids Eat Right Month, here are some tips for helping your children eat right every day:  Quick Breakfasts … Read More


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