Makes 1 serving Ingredients Choose one food from each food group. Dairy Group Low-fat vanilla yogurt or other flavor, plain or with fruit Protein Group Nuts or seeds, such as cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds Fruit Group Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, such as pineapple, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mixed berries, … Read More
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Vegetable packed pizza
As a parent, I am always looking for new and efficient ways make my kids eat more veggies because eating greens has many health benefits. Vegetables are the powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and other healthy compounds which boost their immune system and help them to fight off the cold, flu, and other infections. Most vegetables … Read More
Splash Through Summer with Peaches
Sweet and juicy peaches are one of North Carolina’s finest summer time fruits. Though they are available year round, they taste best and are less expensive during the summer. In our state, the peach industry is unique because it sells 90 percent of its crop on the fresh market, directly to the consumer, just days … Read More
Fruit Smoothies
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
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
Mini Pizzas
For a fun after school snack, top half of a whole wheat English muffin with salsa or tomato sauce, and low fat cheese. Microwave on high until cheese is melted. Try also adding other toppings:green bell pepperfresh tomatoonionsmushroomsleft over cooked chicken or ground beef1 pepperoni cut into quarters … Read More