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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Folic Acid

Folic Acid Download pdf Folic acid is a form of folate (a B vitamin) that is found naturally in foods such as leafy green vegetables, oranges, and beans. You can also get folate from vitamins and fortified foods, like breads, pastas, and cereals. Everyone needs folic acid to be healthy, but it’s especially important for […]

Grill Safely

How to Grill Safely Download pdf Ready to crack out the grill for a Saturday evening barbecue? Before you get started, make sure to take some safety precautions to keep yourself and others healthy. Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, and seafood away from other foods while shopping and preparing. Keep your meats refrigerated […]

Knife Skills

Knife Safety Download pdf Knives are an important and versatile tool in the kitchen. You probably know how to chop or shred, but do you know what it means to concasser or batonnet? In addition to knowing how to use a knife, it’s important to care for your knives properly. Knives should be properly cleaned, […]

Pumpkin 5 Ways

Pumpkin 5 Ways Download pdf Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! These versatile vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin A and dietary fiber. To demonstrate different ways you can incorporate this seasonal superstar, MyPlate is showcasing five easy recipes with pumpkin as the main ingredient. MyPlate encourages you to make half your plate fruits and […]

Chop Chop Kids Club Newsletter

Chop Chop Kids Club Newsletter Download pdf Today is a great day to master some cooking skills! Being able to cook a meal for yourself is a great skill to have, and being able to use ingredients you already have makes it even better! In the newsletter, there’s a delicious recipe for black bean soup. […]

Dairy: 10 Tips

Dairy: 10 Tips Download pdf The Dairy Group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soymilk. These provide calcium, vitamin D, potassium, protein, and other nutrients needed for good health throughout life. Choices should be low-fat or fat-free—to cut calories and saturated fat. Older children, teens, and adults need 3 cups a day, while children 4 […]

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Guidelines for Americans Download pdf For most individuals, no matter their age or health status, achieving a healthy dietary pattern will require changes in food and beverage choices. Some of these changes can be accomplished by making simple substitutions, while others will require greater effort to accomplish. This edition of the Dietary Guidelines presents […]

All about fiber

All About Fiber https://youtu.be/iI_ECJ2mKhU Follow along with SNAP-Ed Nutritionist, Wanda, as she explores fiber and no fiber foods in a companion video to “Amazing Fiber.” There’s a high fiber game along the way to help you remember what foods have a lot of fiber. Generally, we divide food into 5 groups, but it’s also important […]