A Prediabetes Primer
…sure) Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., greens, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, carrots, asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower) Fill ¼ of the plate with carbohydrate foods (such as whole…
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School Nutrition Standards: Where are We Now?
…fat (non-fat flavored milk), offering complementary water and requiring fruits and vegetables with every meal, including dark greens and other nutrient-rich produce. Calories have been reduced based on age group,…
Family Meals Reading List
…challenges that may arise is helping your children consume more fruits and vegetables. We want children to recognize and embrace a variety of produce. But sometimes we need help along…
Smart Eating Habits That Support Healthy Aging
…would never suggest that)! Instead, focus on eating nutritious, whole foods and incorporating a lot of variety into your diet. Choose different fruits and vegetables each week. Use vegetable proteins,…
Same old, same old? Get out of that cooking rut!
…squash, apples and pears and late-season veggies in the fall, root vegetables, nuts and citrus in the winter, spring greens, new potatoes and young onions in the spring, and berries,…
Simple Ways to Care for Yourself This Summer
…research indicates may be related to eating more—and a greater variety of—fruits and vegetables. Of course, for many of us, eating outdoors is something we can’t often do because of…
3 Summer Eating Goals
…fruit in them. And don’t forget that you can combine fruits and vegetables into one salad. Sprinkle a few blueberries into your salad. Or toss cubed cantaloupe onto a base…
Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce
…vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and cook on HIGH for about an hour. (To speed this part of the process, first cook the vegetables in a frying pan until…