Affordable Nutrition for the New Year
…Stars Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. Vegetables can be much most cost-effective per serving than meat. Add to that the likelihood that vegetables are…
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Easy Family Meals With Frozen Foods
…fresh, and often more affordable. With frozen foods, you can find off-season or harder-to-locate produce (like dragon fruit or wild blueberries). I highly recommend keeping “steam-in-bag” vegetables on hand to…
Frugal Tips for a Heart Healthy Diet
…whole wheat pasta, plain brown rice or other fiber rich grains. Look for more fiber rich options in the suggestions below! Goal: Consume more fruits and vegetables. Increasing intake of…
Recipes to Honor Peace on Earth
…ingredients, but it’s a simple and delicious take on Mexican cuisine that your family will gobble up. (3 Guiding Stars) Mediterranean Vegetable Stew Paring olives and vegetables with rich spices…
French Countryside Cuisine
…until all the vegetables are tender (4-5 minutes). Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant (30 seconds). Tie the herbs together. Add the lentils, low sodium vegetable…
Make-Ahead Magic 101
The foundation of nutritious cooking is great flavor. No one wants to eat mushy vegetables that taste like sand, so taste is important to a smooth mealtime routine. One of…
What to Know About Seed Oils
…in the grocery aisles (and be able to separate truth from hyperbole). What Are Seed Oils? Vegetable oils come from plant seeds, legumes, fruits, nuts, and grains. Manufacturers produce seed…
The FDA’s New Definition for “Healthy” Labeling
…groups (that are recommended in the Dietary Guidelines) can use these terms: fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, oils, and protein foods. Yes, that’s a lot of different food items, and…