Smoothies Rock
We make smoothies most nights of the week.We usually include a few different fruits in these, yogurt, juice, soy milk, flax seeds or wheat germ almost everythi…
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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.
Puree It!
I have found that pureed vegetables are great as a soup and also as an addition to anything that you bake that might need liquid such as meat loaf or even quic…
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Fruit First
My inability to get every part of the meal on the table at the same time(a task my farm-raised mother accomplished with ease) has surprisingly resulted in my c…
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Kids Garden
In order to promote vegies to our little ones, we grow a vegetable garden and have them help.We teach them by having them work side-by-side with us in the gard…
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Make a game of eating more
We sit under the kitchen table and pretend we’re eating camp food.
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Tip: Applesauce replaces fat
Applesauce replaces 1/2 cup of fat in recipes for many baked goods.
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Tip: Moms, don’t forget applesauce cups
Moms, don’t forget that applesauce cups are a quick snack and easy to pack in lunches.
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I TAKE HYDROCHOLORTHIZADE TO CONTROL MY BLOOD PRESSURE AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HIGH SOURCES OF FRUITS,VEGGIE’S AND NUTS CONTAINING POTASSIUM. THANK YOU, M.F.
On our website, there are foods that are high in potassium, and foods that are good sources. You can get there by clicking here.
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I’D LIKE TO KNOW THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE PEARS HAVE. I READ ABOUT ALL OTHER FRUIT BUT NEVER SEE ANYTHING ON PEARS. CAN YOU CLUE ME IN ON THEIR NUTRITIONAL VALUE?
Pears have no fat, cholesterol or sodium (salt). They are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C. They also contain phytochemicals which a…
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MY 7 YEAR OLD WILL NOT EAT ANY FRUITS & VEGETABLES (EXCEPT MAYBE A GRAPE). HE ALSO DOES NOT EAT MEAT. HE EATS ALL CARBS. I’M AT MY WITS END. I CAN’T SEND HIM TO BED HUNGRY, AND I ALWAYS END UP CAVING AND GIVING HIM CEREAL, ETC. HE DOES DRINK LOTS OF MILK, THANK GOD! HELP
Children are often picky eaters, and it is sometimes not easy to get them to try new foods.
You can find out how many fruits and veggies kids need by clicking…
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Halloween Treats
Offering better-for-you treats during Halloween
Halloween is a time of fun and excitement for kids who will be picking up sweet treats from door-to-door candy…
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