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MyPlate Fruit & Veggies Video Challenge: Week 12

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During this past fall, the USDA hosted a video contest for kids. The challenge: create a 30-second video with tips for making half your plate fruits and veggies, without busting the bank.

Recipe Roundup: Celebrating Soy

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April is National Soyfoods Month. If you’ve avoided soy in the past from fear of tofurkey-gone-awry, it’s time to reconsider. Soy is a complete protein, which means that it also contains the enzymes people need to properly digest the protein. In addition, soy is a rich source of vitamins C and A, among a variety of important micronutrients. What’s more, soy comes in a wide variety of forms, so you’re sure to find a way to enjoy this valuable source of nutrition.

Recipe Roundup: Celebrating Soy

MyPlate Fruit & Veggies Video Challenge: Week 3

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During this past fall, the USDA hosted a video contest for kids. The challenge: create a 30-second video with tips for making half your plate fruits and veggies, without busting the bank. We’re excited about all these kids and their great ideas. Kids motivating other kids (and adults!) to eat more fruit and vegetables is a three-star idea.

Fish, for Your Heart

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February is Heart Healthy month. What better way to celebrate your heart by trying to bring a few more omega-3 fatty acids to your family’s table? These healthful oils are not only good for your heart–they also help reduce risk of cancer and have benefits for some conditions like arthritis. Fish are a bountiful source of omega-3, and this recipe round-up will help you bring a fresh variety to your family’s fish routine.

Fish, for Your Heart

MyPlate Fruit & Veggies Video Challenge: Week 2

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During this past fall, the USDA hosted a video contest for kids. The challenge: create a 30-second video with tips for making half your plate fruits and veggies, without busting the bank. We’re excited about all these kids and their great ideas. Kids motivating other kids (and adults!) to eat more fruit and vegetables is a three-star idea.