School-Safe Snacks

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Whether you’re worried about how long a lunch box might get stuck in the hot sun or worried about not sending your child’s deskmate into anaphylactic shock by accidentally sending a critical allergen in your child’s snack, sending food to school can seem like a daunting task. Set your concerns aside for a few days–we’ve got a roundup of recipes that mostly avoid major food allergens, doesn’t require refrigeration, meets the schools healthy eating policies and satisfies your child’s demands for flavor and texture. Parent of the year? That’s so you.

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Cooler Friendly Recipes

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When the heat of summer is at its worst, a day at the beach is welcome relief. Tuna sandwiches get boring quickly, and many of our seaside favorites could use a little help in the nutrition department. These recipes will all pack beautifully in a cooler for a refreshing, healthful trip to the beach.

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Summer by the Sea

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Summer is the season for the freshest of fish, but many of our favorite seafood dishes are loaded with butter and cheese. These recipes will let you savor seafood in some of your favorite dishes, using healthier substitutions to create luscious meals that you can eat in good conscience, knowing that you’re getting great nutrition while you sup.

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Especially for Kids

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Trying new foods is a learned skill, and since so many kids go through phases where they’ll fight trying new foods, helping them to eat nutritiously can be a challenge. This month, we’ve put together a few recipes that your kids will recognize and love, with a nutritious twist. By using whole grains, choosing lower fat meat and dairy products, and including a splash of colorful vegetables, you can serve your kids their favorite foods with confidence that they’re getting better nutrition.

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3 Star Recipes

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As National Nutrition Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that nutrition matters all year round. These 3 Guiding Stars recipes offer powerful nutrition combined with amazing flavor to make eating well a pleasure instead of a chore, no matter what the season.

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Heart-Healthy Chocolate

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In it’s straight up cocoa-powder form, chocolate has nutritional value as a provider of dietary fiber, protein and iron. The trouble is that we most often consume chocolate when it’s paired with a large amount of added sugars and saturated fat. This month, we’ve been on a mission to reclaim chocolate for a balanced eating plan. These chocolate recipes all earn three Guiding Stars because they pair this beloved flavor powerhouse with fruit and whole grains for a series of sweet, chocolate treats you can enjoy on a regular basis.

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