Prepping for Potlucks
Prepping for Potlucks Tip Sheet Download PDF Parties and potlucks provide a fun way to spend time with friends, family, and colleagues. They offer different food groups, including fruits and veggies, and you may discover foods you have never eaten. Set yourself up to make healthy choices with these tips. Learn how to save time […]
Make Healthy Holiday Choices
Make Healthy Holiday Choices Download PDF Holidays are filled with many exciting things—favorite foods, spending time with loved ones, and all the excitement that goes into a celebration! Make sure to enjoy all the food groups for your holiday plate to both satisfy your tastebuds and your hunger. In baking, there are many recipes with […]
Half Grains to Whole Grains
Half Grains to Whole Grains Download PDF Grains are an important part of a healthy diet, and most people do eat a lot of grains. However, we tend to eat more refined grains than whole grains. It’s important to make half of your grains whole grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel–the bran, germ, […]
Corn 5 Ways
Corn 5 Ways Download PDF What simple recipes can you make with food you already have on hand? There are many dishes you can make with canned or frozen corn including chili, taquitos, salad, and more. Check out this fun infographic for more ideas! Source: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2018/03/22/vary-your-veggies-without-high-cost-corn-five-different-ways Learn how to save time with our helpful videos! […]
Healthy Popcorn Hacks
Healthy Popcorn Hacks Download PDF Spice up this movie theater classic with some healthier alternatives. Instead of butter and salt, try olive oil, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Or make it sweet with vegetable oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon. View this tip sheet for some more great healthy popcorn hacks! Learn how to save time […]
Planning Meals for a Family
Meals for a Family Download PDF Eating at restaurants and fast-food places can be exciting. It can also be expensive and usually take more time than just cooking at home. Meal planning for a family can seem overwhelming. If you plan ahead, it will save time and effort in the long run. Eating at home […]
Reach Your Nutrition Goals
Reach Your Nutrition Goals Download PDF Reaching nutrition goals is not something that can happen overnight—it takes a lot of hard work to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but once you get the hang of it, it’s simple! Starting with the smaller changes helps you to ease your way into the process. Being active, and getting […]
Redo Your Coffee Shop Stop
Redo Your Coffee Shop Stop Download PDF Many specialty coffee drinks from coffee shops contain much higher sugar content than you would think. The CDC recommends about 12 teaspoons of sugar per day for Americans 2 years and older. Many drinks from Coffee shops contain double this amount – and that’s only for 1 beverage! […]
Find Your Healthy Eating Style
Find Your Healthy Eating Style Download PDF Anytime you create a healthy eating solution, it’s a win–a “MyWin!” You already know the 5 food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Now it’s time to incorporate them into your daily eating habits. You can find creative ways to incorporate each food group into your daily […]
Strawberry Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Fact Card Download PDF Strawberries are a delicious spring and summer fruit. They are low in calories, which makes them perfect for snacking and a great way to fulfill your daily fruit goal! You can eat them whole, sliced, halved, pureed–you name it! Strawberries are great plain, as a sweet topping, or even as […]
Comparison Shopping Tips
Comparison Shopping Tips Download PDF Grocery stores have so many options that come in all different sizes and brands, so how do you know which is the best deal? One way is to compare the unit prices between the two items. View this tip sheet to learn more! Read More Use unit prices to find […]
Canned Peaches 5 Ways
Canned Peaches 5 Ways Download PDF Wish you could make simple recipes with food you already have on hand? Well, you can! Take canned peaches, for example. Half of a large peach is equivalent to a ½ cup of fruit. How creative can you get with it? Canned peaches are great for breakfast, dessert, drinks, […]
Build a Better Meal
Build a Better Meal Download PDF It’s important to eat healthy, balanced meals every day! That means including all the food groups–fruits, veggies, grains, dairy, and protein–in your daily meals and snacks. Choose colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein. Remember to limit sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. You can […]
Asparagus Tips and Tricks
Asparagus Tips and Tricks Download PDF Walking through the produce section can be difficult, especially when there is an endless amount of vegetables planted on the tables with a lack of explanation on how to prepare them. Next time you are in this situation, consider asparagus! Asparagus makes a delicious side to any protein source. […]
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 […]
