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The last two weeks of December are always a whirlwind, madcap dash from one party to another. No matter how well you plan, there’s always that one party that sneaks up on you, leaving you in a last-minute rush to put together some dish to contribute. These recipes start with pantry staples and canned goods to make your life easier. Tip: If you don’t have fresh or frozen produce on hand, you can generally substitute with star-earning canned goods.
Thanksgiving is, for many of us, that one day of the year we abandon our healthy eating habits for. With some minor changes to your favorite recipes and reasonable portions, you can enjoy an indulgent holiday full of Guiding Stars and no regrets.
Winter squash are excellent vegan sources of omega-3 fatty acids and other important nutrients, such as beta carotene. Pumpkin, butternut, acorn, hubbard…they’ll all bring a healthful dose of sweetness to your table this fall. Use these recipes to help you put these flexible vegetables to work on your table.
Breakfast is tough. Many kids don’t want to eat first thing in the morning, and not too many parents are all that excited at the prospect of cooking either. Smoothies might just save the start of your nutritional day. Not only are they packed with micronutrients, if you use the right bases and sources of sweetness, they’ll be low in added fat and sugar as well. By buying frozen fruit or pre-chopping and freezing fresh fruit, smoothies require almost no prep work. Even younger kids can make smoothies with only a little supervision. Best of all, smoothies are basically a nutritious milkshake. What kid would turn that down?
As summer winds down and the school bells are starting to ring, no parent wants to send their kids back to the books with a lunchbox full of food they won’t eat. These comforting muffin and quickbread recipes have some important nutrition built in and they’ll give your kids a soothing taste of home.
The last bell has rung and the kids are ready to enjoy that summer sun. Eating healthfully can be a challenge when you’re running from BBQ to beach. Try these easy recipes that will tickle your palates and keep your family’s summer eating on a nutritious track.
May is a peak month for asparagus, a delicious and versatile vegetable that’s rich in vitamin D, vitamin C, iron, and dietary fiber. It’s also the beginning of those berries bursting with vitamin C – strawberries! Don’t miss out on these mouth-watering ways to work these 3-star nutritional superstars into your family’s diet.
National Nutrition Month is almost over, but that doesn’t mean you need to stop making healthier choices. We’ve been sharing some recipes this past week that all get a 3 star rating, and we’ve rounded them up for you.