South Plains Food Bank Nutrition Education

Calcium-Rich Recipes with Yogurt | Eating Well

Yogurt is a great way to pack in calcium! Here are some recipes that include yogurt as a way to boost the amount of calcium in your diet. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/calcium_rich_recipes_with_yogurt

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Everyone needs calcium-rich foods everyday!

Calcium rich foods examples:
1 cup of milk or yogurt
1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese
1 cup tofu
1 1/2 cups cooked turnip greens or bok choy
3 cups of cooked kale or mustard greens

Try to add foods like this to your diet!

For the month of May, the focus will be dairy!

Pasta with Winter Squash and Pine Nuts | MyRecipes.com

A great alternative to eating just plain pasta!

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-with-winter-squash-pine-nuts-10000001108276/

myrecipes.com The texture of the squash breaks down as it cooks to create a smooth, hearty sauce for the pasta in this one-dish meal. The slightly sweet squash contrasts with the sharp Parmesan cheese. Use the grating attachment of a food processor to shred the squash.

Did you know that many vegetables provide our bodies with fiber? Fiber helps us to feel fuller longer and help maintain a healthy weight.

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Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables

What a delicious looking recipe! It provides the full meal, so you don't have to worry about side dishes! It is always a great idea to add vegetables to your meals! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/roast-chicken-with-spring-vegetables-recipe/index.html

foodnetwork.com Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper, then place skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the chicken and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast 15 minutes.

When you buy vegetables, do they seem to go bad quickly? If you buy small amounts of vegetables when you need them, then you can make sure you are eating the foods instead of throwing them away!

Need a way to eat more vegetables? Try adding shredded or chopped vegetables to lasagna, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce, and rice dishes.

Don't like the taste of plain vegetables? Try this orange sauce to add zest to your veggies! http://www.bhg.com/recipe/vegetables/orange-sauced-broccoli-peppers/

Do your kids not want to eat veggies? Make healthy eating fun by adding a "vegetable face" to a potato (using cherry tomatoes, peas and low-fat cheese) or a pizza (add healthy toppings to create a silly face). Let the laughs roar!

Veggie Tip of the Day: Want a crunchy snack? Instead of reaching for the potato chips, try some crunchy vegetables with your favorite low fat dressing!

Each month, we will focus on a different area of nutrition. For the month of April, bring on the veggies! Stay tuned for yummy vegetable recipes, tips, etc.