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Banana Bread
Kitchen Hacks: Cook and Walk at the Same Time!
The other day, I was checking my watch as I set the timer for dinner and I realized that I had a perfect opportunity to go for a walk while my meal was baking. What a great chance to multitask — by baking my meal, I could prep dinner and meet my daily step goal all at once!
New Series: Kitchen Hacks
Today I want to start a new series: Kitchen Hacks. In this series, I'll share the tips and tricks I've learned while spending years in kitchens all across the United States. These will be fun tidbits for cooking demonstrations, recipe inspiration, email blasts, handouts, presentations, activities -- however you'd like to use them!
Brighten Up Your Fish!
This fish is so delicious that you'll want to eat it every night of the week. Better still, you can make the whole dinner in the oven.
What Do You Know About Oats?
High in vital trace minerals and unique antioxidants, oats can lower cholesterol levels and help you reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. They're also naturally gluten-free! What's not to love? Let's take a closer look at these nutrient powerhouses.
Holiday Cookies
A delicious gingerbread cookie recipe for the holidays that will have the whole house smelling sweet.
More 3-Step Recipes for You and Your Clients
Here are 2 3-step recipes that are perfect for client counseling sessions, handouts, and cooking demonstrations. I hope you like them!
Baked Whole Wheat Ziti
It's easy to make whole grains enjoyable when you have a big batch of this baked ziti on hand!
Spanish Rice
This versatile side can be prepared in the oven with largely hands-off techniques.
4 Tips for Healthful Cooking
I've got 4 tried-and-true tips for healthful cooking, and I want to share them with you today! These tips all come from dietitians and scientific studies, and each tip has been rigorously tested by my team and me. Ready to see them for yourself?
Celebrate Fall with MyPlate!
The first official day of fall is September 23rd, and we're going to celebrate with MyPlate!
Heart Smart Cooking
Proclaim the Joys of Blueberry Month with Communicating Food for Health!
No single food can supply all the nutrients you need. For example, milk has calcium and vitamin B12 but it doesn't have any vitamin C. Oranges contain vitamin C, but they're B12 bereft! That's why you need to eat a wide variety of foods. It's also a good idea to make sure that the foods you eat are nutrient-dense. Some foods are more nutrient-dense than others, so choose wisely. In honor of Blueberry Month, we thought we'd feature these tasty, nutrient-rich berries...
Educator's Idea File: Sodium Match
Really Healthy Pizza - low in sodium and fat and delicious
We served the pizza with pasta, salad, fresh fruit and cake of course! No big pizza delivery bill and much better health - never to mention the aroma of the fresh baked pizza surrounding the whole house with the guests here - that was priceless...
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