Microwave Safety for Families

Microwave Oven Safety Tip Sheet Download PDF When was the last time you heated up leftovers in the microwave? Probably pretty recently.  Most people use microwaves every day for heating up food. Microwaves are easy to use, but they pose certain health risks if food is not cooked properly. You should always use a microwave-safe […]

Meal Planning Made Easy

Meal Planning Made Easy Download PDF Map out your Meals Outline meals you plan to eat for the week and use it as a guide. Be sure to list beverages and snacks too! Find Balance If you have veggies, dairy, and protein at one meal, include fruit and grains in the next to cover all […]

Hacking Your Snacks

Hacking Your Snacks Download PDF Snacking can be tricky, especially when you’re on the go or in a time crunch. Planning for these situations, when possible, makes it much easier to eat nutritious, satisfying snacks. Combining food groups makes for a filling snack that will last you until your next meal. These are easy to […]

10 Ways To Vary Your Proteins

10 Ways To Vary Your Proteins Download PDF Protein is an important part of a balanced diet, but not everyone knows how much protein they need. Most people ages 9 and older, should eat 5 to 7 ounces of protein foods each day depending on overall calorie needs. It’s also important to vary your proteins. […]

Rainbow Rice Salad

Rainbow Rice Salad Flavorful and beautiful, this colorful rice salad works well as a side for your favorite protein dish.   Average Cost: $1.63 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: MyPlate Super Simple Cookbook Ingredients 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 cucumber, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, […]