The school year may be coming to a close, but with summer camps, soccer practice, and family vacations, you may find it difficult to sit down and eat a well-balanced breakfast. Study after study shows the important of a healthy breakfast, but luckily it doesn't have to be eaten as a sit-down meal. Here are 10 healthy breakfast ideas for families on the go!
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Clean out the junk food and make room for healthy food choices. A healthy meal starts with having healthy foods ready in the kitchen to cook. Here are some great and easy to implement tips from our dietitians for creating a kitchen with healthy foods and snacks for your family.
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Our dietitians have put together a cooking glossary to use as a reference guide when reading recipes. This is also a great list of cooking words to help teach children about cooking. Here are some common cooking terms that many recipes may list.
Wondering what to cook for breakfast and create a balanced meal. Here is a chart of breakfast meal ideas and the food groups.
Ever get started on a family favorite recipe only to discover you are missing one of the ingredients. This guide, put together by the North Dakota State University, provides a handy list of substitutions you can use for common recipe ingredients.
You may be surprised by changing just a couple of ingredients in a recipe can turn it into a wonderfully healthy meal for the family. Guide to ingredient substitutions for a healthier recipe.
Recipe Measurement Conversion Chart - Reference Sheet for Cooking. Here is a handy reference page for converting any measurement you might encounter while cooking. Both metric and imperial units are included in this reference list, including cross references.
Add a little sweet taste to this year's barbecue menu! Adding fruit to your grilling options is easier than you think. Enjoy the outdoors and add a little sweetness that is healthier and kids will love!
It’s no secret that kids can be picky eaters, especially when it comes to healthier foods. Many kids prefer their lunch boxes to be filled with foods that are higher in sugar, salt, and fat. These foods are also convenient and easy to pack and store, which makes it tempting to throw it in your child’s lunchbox. However, there are ways you can pack your child healthier versions of their favorite school lunch and snack foods without sacrificing taste or flavor!
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Quick and easy back to school healthy lunches for kids- New fun sandwiches to pack, kids easy lunch box ideas, healthy eating tips, and nutritious recipes kids will love! Our fun food ideas make it easier to pack healthier foods for your child's school lunch box.
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Try some of our family's favorite vegetables to grill this summer! There are so many different vegetables that you can add to your barbecue menu for a healthy meal that helps children meet their serving requirements. Our dietitians share some cooking tips for grilling vegetables that the whole familiy will enjoy.
Grilling healthier food choices this summer by adding vegetables to your barbecue menu. Cooking outdoors with your kids and family is a great way to role model good nutrition with healthy food choices that are fun! Plan a healthier and creative barbecue this summer with grilled vegetables.