Children need 2 -3 cups of milk each day for good health and growth. Offering children milk instead of soft drinks or other sugary beverages also helps them maintain a health weight. Smoothies are a great milk treat with lots of flavor. Check out the Fruit Smoothies recipes from Cooking with EFNEP cookbook: Makes 2 … Read More about Fruit Smoothies
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Canned Fruits and Vegetables
The majority of the fruits and vegetables I purchase are canned. There are always good sales on these items and I have more dry storage space than refrigerated storage. I always read the label to be sure I’m buying vegetables that are low to no sodium and that canned fruit are packed in juice. If … Read More about Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Kale is the New Green
It seemed like 2014 was the year of the kale. We were bombarded with kale everything…kale chips, kale pizza, kale smoothies, kale baby food, even clothes had kale printed on them. Kale isn’t a new vegetable. However, with all the attention it has had, one would think it was a new invention. I have to … Read More about Kale is the New Green
15-Minute Soup
See how to make it here: Makes 4 servings; Serving size 1½ cups Ingredients 1 ½ cups pre-soaked beans or 1 (16-ounce) can beans, drained 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) can chopped or diced tomatoes, undrained 1 small onion, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 (10-ounce) package frozen, chopped spinach ½ Cup … Read More about 15-Minute Soup
Break the Fast with a Frittata
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love to eat it any time of the day. One of my favorite childhood memories is my dad cooking dinner on Sunday nights after we came home from church. He always cooked us bacon and pancakes. He would cook each of us 2 big pancakes … Read More about Break the Fast with a Frittata
Sweet Potato Recipes
Oven Fries Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 10 fries Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 4 medium baking potatoes or sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons oil seasonings (optional)* *Try one or several of these seasonings: salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika Directions Preheat oven to 475°F. Lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking … Read More about Sweet Potato Recipes
No salt added!
When my dad was diagnosed with high blood pressure his doctor told him to avoid adding salt to his food and to choose foods that are low to no sodium. Of course my dad thought he would never enjoy food again. I knew I had to help. I showed him and my mom how to … Read More about No salt added!
Maintain Not Gain Weight This Holiday Season
The first day of November marks the start of the holiday season. This means parties, food and fun for the next two months. If you’re like most Americans, you may end up gaining between 1 to 5 pounds. It’s no surprise when many holiday dishes are high in calories, fat, and sugar. This season, strive … Read More about Maintain Not Gain Weight This Holiday Season
Back to School Snacks
Check out our latest video, Back to School Snacks, here: https://youtu.be/5MP_F4P_3Hw … Read More about Back to School Snacks
Dunk 'em, Dip 'em, Enjoy those veggies
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 about Dunk 'em, Dip 'em, Enjoy those veggies