Eating to Beat the Heat
…apple, beet and ginger root concoction. The cool mixture of fruits and vegetables creates a calming sensation while the ginger adds a spice to the summer afternoon. The combination is…
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The Nextover Generation
…into bite-sized pieces and cooked spaghetti in it, adding water as needed to keep it from drying out. We ended up with a vegetable-forward spaghetti that was enough different from…
Healthy Halloween Treats
…bags to pipe with and a vegetable peeler if you have one. To make the Carrot and Parsnip Fingers, simply scrub the roots well (or peel if you prefer) and…
Veggie of the Month: October
…Acorn, Hubbard, and Butternut squash. Specifically bred for a tough skin and low-moisture yellow to orange flesh, winter squash ensured that families could store and eat the healthful vegetable throughout…
Meet the USDA’s Kevin Concannon: Long Title, Simple Strategy
…literacy in the students I work with, from explaining label reading to explaining how different colored fruits and vegetables impart unique health benefits. The feedback I’m receiving from my work…
Tomatoes
During my girls’ quiet time yesterday, I took advantage of a sunny moment and hacked at some weeds in our vegetable garden (a wonderful way to vent frustration!). When 3-year-old…
The Colors Of Fall
…eat the skin of a sweet potato), these versatile starchy vegetables can be incorporated into a variety of recipes from soup to dessert like these for Pumped Up Pumpkin Bread,…
Surprising Stars
…stars? Why don’t more breads earn Guiding Stars? Why don’t all canned vegetables earn Guiding Stars? More questions on Guiding Stars? Explore our FAQs. Ask Our Nutritionist a Question Do…