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 […]

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 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, stored safely, […]

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 […]