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Summer Time Kid-Friendly Snacks

Summer time is coming soon. Cue the kids opening the refrigerator constantly, draining the pantry and asking "Mom, what's for dinner?" We know from food surveys that kids in the U.S. don't usually .... read more

May 06, 2022 8:55am

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First Trimester Nausea -- How to Cope

Pregnancy can be an extremely exciting and unnerving time in a woman's life. She knows she's pregnant often before anyone else does and begins to undergo body changes that she's never experienced be.... read more

May 05, 2022 1:57pm

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How to Learn to Like New Foods

Not everyone is born to love fruits and vegetables. Some people describe vegetables to have a bitter taste or have a texture that is squishy or slimy for that matter. What would you say if I told y.... read more

Mar 28, 2022 1:02pm

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Healthy Grocery Buys on a Budget

Everyone wants to save money when heading to the grocery store. However, many struggle with where to begin. Consumers are left wondering- “How can I purchase healthy foods without taking a toll on my .... read more

Feb 28, 2022 9:14am

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Minimal Prep Cooking

By: Courtney Moore MS, RDN, LD One of the most asked questions for us is – “How can I cook nourishing foods, but not spend hours upon hours in the kitchen each day or week?” Did you know that you D.... read more

Dec 08, 2021 8:07pm

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Super Food Smoothie

5 minutes | 2 Servings | Kid-Friendly, Toddler-Friendly Ingredients: 1c baby spinach leaves, washed and dried 3/4c cow's milk (1%) Note: If you substitute with almond or oat milk, look for no-sug.... read more

Nov 20, 2021 8:40am

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What is a "macronutrient"?

Author: Courtney Moore MS, RD Macronutrients...Macros...IIFIYM...Carbs....Protein...Fats. These words may be somewhat familiar, but what are they really? What do macronutrients real do and why are.... read more

Oct 06, 2021 12:23pm

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Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Spread

Oct 04, 2021 12:18pm

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Poblano Peppers 6 servings | 45 minutes | Per serving: ~300 calories, 2g fat, 52g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 21g protein, 56mg sodium Ingredients: 1 cup Jasmine Rice 6 Poblano Peppers 1 cup.... read more

Jun 16, 2021 7:51am

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Safe Food Storage: Materials Matter

There are a ton of new food storage materials now on the market and if you have a family and have read recent guidelines issued from the American Academy of Pediatrics then you're probably aware tha.... read more

May 12, 2021 8:00am

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