Category Archives: Nutrition

Ten Things I Love About Dairy!

            June Is National Dairy Month!  It is also National Dairy’s Council 100-year anniversary!  What better way to celebrate then to list ten things we love about dairy! milk bday cake
  1. I love chocolate milk--it's like having dessert without any guilt!  I encourage my kids to have it for a quick breakfast, or after football/soccer/basketball/exercise!
  2. It comes in gallons.  For a family who drinks about 8 gallons a week, I wish it came delivered!  Skim
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Find a Pot of Golden Health with a Rainbow Smoothie

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This publication has been peer reviewed. Find this article on-line at: http://www.cookitquick.org/blog. Scan the QR code for more food and fitness information. By Jamie Goffena, Nebraska Extension Educator, jgoffena2@unl.edu. Fruits and vegetables are like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when it comes to eating. They provide many flavors, textures and aromas. Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables provides needed vitamins, minerals and nutrients for good nutrition and health. Research indicates that people
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Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

The 4th Annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is currently underway! Kids 8-12 years of age are invited to join a parent or guardian in creating an original MyPlate - inspired recipe that is healthy, tasty, and affordable. One winner from each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia will be selected and have the opportunity to attend a Kids' "State Dinner" at the White house this summer where a selection of the
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