The New Lunch Standards

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…-Elimination of full-fat milk -Increased calorie mindfulness -Concentrated focus on reducing saturated fats, trans fats and salt in foods -More fresh fruits and vegetables I’ll tell you what: I approve….

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Meet My New Family

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vegetables as well as better snack alternatives, which are made with whole grain and free of artificial sugars. They were quick to tell me, however, that this doesn’t always mean…

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Beat the Holiday Frenzy

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…How about an interesting salad (check out our Guiding Stars recipe section for some terrific ideas) or a simple vegetable platter with a three-Guiding Star, non-fat Greek yogurt based dip?…

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Eating Orange

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…mean orange food is out. Looking at fruits and vegetables alone, there’s a panoply of orange to be munched. During the month of October, Kitchen Smarts will be exploring in-depth…

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Celiac Disease Awareness Month

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…sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and other nutrition attributes to limit support good health. It’s also important to seek sources of fiber through fruits, vegetables, and GF grains. Guiding Stars is…

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The Plan for School Lunch

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…saturated fat. A lack of vegetables and more snack foods, desserts, and sugar-sweetened beverages are common among home lunches too. Nutrition requirements for school lunches are not arbitrary—they’re based on…

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