September is Better Breakfast Month

According to a survey, 43% of people say convenience is the biggest factor in their breakfast choices.
With just a few small changes to your usual morning routine, you can create a healthy breakfast that works for your lifestyle.

Aim to “break the fast” with a meal that includes at least three food groups:

Protein or dairy
Fruit or vegetable
Grains—preferably whole grains

Choose options that are low in added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat for the best start to your day.

Need ideas? Check out the #MyPlateMyWins at Breakfast video for simple, nutritious inspiration or one of our EFNEP breakfast recipes:

3 Ingredient Pancakes

Animal Toast

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Herbs and spices enhance food with flavor and color—without adding salt, fat, or sugar. They also help introduce kids to new tastes and make meals more appealing. Though often used interchangeably, herbs and spices differ. Herbs come from the leaves of low-growing plants (like parsley, basil, or thyme) and are sold fresh, dried, or as pastes. Spices come from other plant parts—bark, roots, seeds, or fruit—such as cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and pepper.

 

 

The humble Cauliflower – it doesn’t have the stunning color of a beet nor the great rep of broccoli.  But let’s discover the full beauty of this vegetable.   

• This modest veggie is related to cabbage and kale.
• It comes in 4 different colors white, orange, purple, and green.
• Very low in calories
• And a source of Vitamins C and K, folate, iron, potassium, and fiber.

Because of this, it makes for an incredible, body fueling, nutrient-packed substitute in many different dishes like cauliflower rice, pizza crust, and in this case a cauliflower mash.

Try adding it to your next batch of mashed potatoes in our Roasted Cauliflower Potato Mash!

Nutrition Facts Face-Off

Comparing our roasted cauliflower potato mash to regular mashed potatoes – our recipe has significantly fewer calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium – while containing more fiber and potassium. Substituting some potatoes with cauliflower can help your Thanksgiving recipe pack a nutritious low-calorie punch.