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Celebrate National Beef Month with Flavor and Nutrition!

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Let’s recognize the delicious, nutritious, and economic value of beef. Did you know there are 29 cuts of beef that meet USDA guidelines for lean? With thoughtful planning and preparation, beef can be a healthy, flavorful part of your meals.

Lean beef is a powerhouse of nutrients. Just one three-ounce cooked serving provides 10 essential nutrients, including protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins—all vital for a strong and healthy body.

Celebrate by exploring new recipes, learning cooking tips, and following food safety best practices. Make beef a wholesome and delicious part of your plate!

Tips for a Heartful and Healthy Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday where we shower our loved ones with affection, gifts, and tasty sweet treats. It’s easy to go overboard on the gifts and sweets come February 14th but moderation is always key.

What better way to show you care than making a healthy and delicious treat for your Valentine?

There are endless options of hearts, flowers, cards, and sweet treats at the stores but skip the crowds and increased costs by making something straight from your heart.  These dishes are packed with nutrients and are a healthy alternative to traditional treats you would buy at the store.

Ditch the heart-shaped box of chocolate – and try making your own chocolate dipped fruit!

Save on money by using fruit you already have on hand and reduce calories by dipping the tips of the fruit or by adding a chocolate drizzle across it.  With this simple dish, your kids can get involved with the dipping to show their love. Tip: Dip fresh fruits into lemon juice after cutting to prevent browning. This works for bananas, apples, peaches, or pears.

 

When you see all those cute Valentine’s Day cookies and candy sitting on the shelves it can be easy to buy them.

What better way to show your love than showering your kids with cool (and healthy) treats to eat!  Your kids will remember these ‘Berry Good Pizzas’ and they’ll appreciate the thought and time you put into making their day truly unique and fun. Tip: Any variety of fresh fruit will work on top of the pizza: for less expensive options use fresh fruit that is on sale or canned fruit.

Berry Good Pizza

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Berry Good Pizza

Berry Good Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Snack
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can reduced fat crescent rolls
  • 2 tbsp instant sugar free vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Strawberries - diced
  • 1/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands, fruit, and clean your cooking area.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Unroll the crescent rolls onto your work surface.
  • Pinch together the holes.
  • Cut eight individual pizzas using a cookie cutter and place on a nonstick cookie sheet.
  • Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until golden and let crust cool completely.
  • Combine fat free vanilla yogurt and instant sugar free vanilla pudding mix; stir well.
  • Dice strawberries.
  • Spread yogurt mixture over the cooled crust.
  • Arrange the fruit over the pizzas.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Servings

Nutrition Facts Servings: 8, Serv. size: 1 slice, Amount per serving: Calories 130, Total Fat 3g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 370mg (16% DV), Total Carb. 23g (8% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Total Sugars 6g (Incl. 2g Added Sugars, 4% DV), Protein 3g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (2% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Grains

Healthy Super Bowl Party Swaps

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Whether you are a big football fan or just there to watch the commercials here are some tips to tackle a healthy Super Bowl party.

Instead of calorie heavy chips and queso…swap it out for more veggies and whole grain crackers using these recipes:  Black Bean and Corn Salsa / Cucumber Salsa

Cucumber Salsa

Cucumber Salsa

Chips and dip are a staple to any Super Bowl party, but can often times be high in sodium. Substitute traditional salsa with a homemade option! Both are nutritious options that can add some color and flavor to your party!

Instead of ordering the same old pizza save money and calories by wowing fans with these options. The Chicken BBQ Pizza is great for portion control and is a fun alternative. The MyPlate Pizza allows for variety in the healthy toppings you can choose and all football fans young and old will enjoy creating their own pizzas.

Keep the dessert option simple by making the Waldorf Apple Salad head of the game saving time and calories.