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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

Meatless Monday

Going meatless just one day each week benefits your budget, your family’s health and the health of the planet, according to the “Meatless Monday” campaig…
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Gearing Up for Back to School

It’s hard to believe summer is almost over and within the next few weeks we’ll be seeing that familiar sight of school buses in neighborhoods every…
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Make this Plate: A Filling Soup Lunch

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies   MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or ano…
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Make this Plate: A Fruity Pita Lunch

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies   MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or ano…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Summer: Menu 12

  This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation ma…
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Frozen Fruit Desserts

Need a cool treat on a hot summer day? Make a frozen dessert using fruit. While you cool down, you’ll also increase your fruit intake and nutrients for the d…
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Taking Steps to Combat Childhood Obesity

Last week, McDonald’s made an announcement that probably has health conscious moms smiling.Beginning this September, they will automatically put a servin…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Summer: Menu 11

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Summer: Menu 10

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…
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Banana Split Oatmeal

This fiber-full oatmeal will keep your stomach satisfied! Preparation Time: 5 minutes 1/3 cup quick oatmeal 1/8 tsp salt 3/4 cup very hot…
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