The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Stock your refrigerator with ready to eat fruits and vegetables—fresh, frozen, or canned. If buying canned veggies, keep your heart healthy by assuring no sodium
Teaching your young kids about good nutrition with MyPlate can be super easy for parents and fun for kids! First take out a medium size
Introducing cultural cuisine to your family by cooking a healthy Chinese dish with your kids. It’s easy and fun! Moo Goo Gai Pan is a
The Chinese New Year is a time of great celebration that lasts for 2 weeks, and starts on the first day of the Chinese calendar.
The ChooseMyPlate.gov shows how a healthy meal plate should look like for children and adults- only portion sizes change! Following the MyPlate guideline means eating
Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated 6-10 cups a day varies with age, refer to SuperKids Nutrition water article Children get dehydrated
Check out the many reasons to enjoy this excellent source of protein. Then see the links below for tasty recipes! Eggs are low in calories.
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
Cook one-half cup of oatmeal with cinnamon—this spice will warm you up on the coldest day! Try it topped with toasted almond slices, a drizzle
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