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This is one of my favorite soups to make. It not only tastes great, but is fast and easy. I am able to use vegetables from my garden or frozen vegetables. I make extra because it freezes well :) ...Kim Munden, Crawford, and Erie County NEA

Vegetable Pasta Soup - Spend Smart Eat Smart *Packaged prewashed and ready to eat spinach does not have to be washed. Spinach that is not packaged does need to be rinsed under running water before using.

This salad is a treat! Sweet, tangy, crunchy and a little salty.

Broccoli Salad | MyPlate Chopped broccoli, raisins, onion and crumbled bacon make this colorful salad a tasty side dish.

Try this soup made with frozen or fresh broccoli for the dinnertime homerun!

Cream of Broccoli Soup II | MyPlate Using pantry staples and frozen broccoli, this hearty soup can be made in 10 minutes. Use 1% or fat-free milk to keep it even healthier.

Roasting broccoli is a great way to bring sweetness and flavor out. Try this quick recipe & let us know if you enjoyed it!

ChopChopFamily.org - Broccoli Makeover   Dear Sally: I hate broccoli, okay? I know it's good for me. I challenge you to make it taste good. Sally says: My “broc” rocks! Try this tasty recipe. You'll be begging for more!  

https://foodinsight.org/diversifying-myplate-latin-american-cuisine/

Diversifying MyPlate: Latin American Cuisine – Food Insight The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…

Recipe drop!!! Yummy!!

Apple-Blueberry Crumble Recipe Get ready for the 4th of July with this easy-to-make Nutty Fruit Crumble dessert.

To Microwave or not Microwave? This article describes how microwaves affect the nutritional value of food.

Microwave cooking and nutrition - Harvard Health Is microwave food healthy? Some people believe cooking food with microwaves is dangerous and somehow makes food less healthy by zapping away nutrients....

Here is another reason to sing Happy Birthday every day!

Upsize the potassium and downsize the sodium in your diet to improve your heart health.

Adding potassium and subtracting sodium may equal better heart health - Harvard Health Consuming less sodium and more potassium may be linked to better heart health, according to a November 2021 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. After controlling for other risk ...

Regular physical activity can help children and teens reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Youth who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, and classroom behaviors. Watch this video to get tips on how to increase their activity!

Move Your Way: Tips for Getting Active as a Family Parents: When you get active as a family, you all get the health benefits of physical activity. Watch this video for tips to get moving together, and learn m...

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Meatballs can be very versatile... use them in soups, sandwiches, pasta with your favorite sauce, or as the main course. Here is a simple recipe to follow, why not make more and freeze for future meals!

Meatballs - Spend Smart Eat Smart Buy the bread crumbs at the store or you can make them at home. Make bread crumbs by using the following directions. Preheat oven to 300°F. Put two slices of bread on a cookie sheet. Bake the bread until it crumbles easily (about 15–20 minutes). Put the bread slices in a plastic bag, seal the bag...

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/life-is-sweet-with-these-easy-sugar-swaps-infographic

Life is Sweet with These Easy Sugar Swaps Infographic Download a PDF. Cut back on added sugars and calories with these tasty tips and tricks.

Meatballs can be very versatile... use them in soups, sandwiches, pasta with your favorite sauce, or as the main course. Here is a simple recipe to follow, why not make more and freeze for future meals!

Meatballs - Spend Smart Eat Smart Buy the bread crumbs at the store or you can make them at home. Make bread crumbs by using the following directions. Preheat oven to 300°F. Put two slices of bread on a cookie sheet. Bake the bread until it crumbles easily (about 15–20 minutes). Put the bread slices in a plastic bag, seal the bag...

Shredded cabbage in a stir fry blends in with whatever other vegetables are being used and develops a sweet taste that can help any family increase their vegetable consumption. Grab a bag of pre-shredded cabbage for a great shortcut.

ChopChopFamily.org - Green Monster Stir-Fry   We have Kids Advisory Board member Beckett to thank for the name of this recipe, which his whole family loved. Cabbage might surprise you. It’s sweeter than you might have thought, and when you stir-fry it until it’s a little tender but still a little crisp, it’s delicious. Serve this as a ...

Sound science on low-calorie sweeteners

Sound Science: A High-Level View of Low-Calorie Sweeteners – Food Insight We’re back with another installation of Sound Science, our article series that spotlights high-quality evidence from scientific studies that may have flown under your radar. We are born with a…

Is technology making you a zombie? Here are some steps to take your life back!

Dont Be a Zombie When you're not living well, you're not at your best. In fact, you're more like a zombie and not one of those cool Thriller kind with the awesome dance moves...

This week we are digging up a few potato recipes! 🥔 Today, you'll find information about different varieties, selection, storage, and preparation.

Potato Potatoes are available fresh, frozen and canned for good nutrition and convenience. If selecting fresh, look for clean, smooth, firm-textured potatoes with no…

Making your own cleaning mixtures can not only save you money, but you will also know exactly what ingredients you are using.

Homemade Cleaners – Healthy, Wealthy, Wise! There are many reasons that people choose to make their own cleaning mixtures. Learn about how these cleaners work and resources for recipes.

Potatoes and peas, what a classic pair! However, a not-so-classic dish is this potato and pea salad with feta cheese! How fun is that! 🥫🥔

ChopChopFamily.org - Potato and Pea Salad   Dear Sally, I don’t really like peas, but it would be useful to, because they’re often in things, so I want to like them. I like most other veggies, and I especially like garlicky things. I also love mint and feta! If peas aren’t the main part of the dish, it might help me […]

Desserts can be difficult for those living with Celiacs Disease and gluten sensitivities. These gluten-free raspberry cheesecake cupcakes are sure to be a huge hit with everyone! 🧁

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth This recipe is especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet.

"I don't have enough time to exercise" is one of the lies many of us tell ourselves. Here you will find steps you can take to exercise more often! 🤽‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Exercise during Menopause, Menopause Information & Articles | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS Time is precious, especially in the life of a busy midlife woman. So, do women who exercise regularly actually have more time than those who don’t? Probably not.

Add a little spice to dinner tonight with this one-pan, three-food group, heart-healthy dinner!

Mexican Rice and Beans Baked Eggs This one-pan-meal is perfect for a quick, weeknight dinner. With vegetables, whole grains and protein – the whole family will enjoy this hearty dish!

One of the challenges in maintaining a budget is planning for expenses like car upkeep, prescriptions, and grocery bills that change from month to month. To help manage your monthly grocery bill, make a food spending plan.

How to Make a Food Spending Plan Easy Cooking from pantry to table Issue 11 includes: Food Spending Plans, Stick to Your Plan, Carrots with Tomatoes and Macaroni Recipe, Thrifty Tips for Shopping with MyPlate

Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania Join Penn State Extension in a free virtual walking program. Walk at a time and place that is convenient for you!

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Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania Join Penn State Extension in a free virtual walking program. Walk at a time and place that is convenient for you!

🍪🍌Here is another yummy, no sugar added recipe to help you stay on track this holiday season. 🍌🍪

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