A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Individuals in their own homes can reduce contaminants and keep food safe to eat by following safe food handling practices. Four basic food safety principles work together to reduce the risk of foodborne illness — Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. These four principles are the cornerstones of Fight BAC!®, a national public education campaign to promote food safety to consumers…
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Spinach Salad with Apples and Eggs
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$ Prep time: 45 minutes Enjoy a simply delicious spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs, apples, and dried figs. Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 apples 8 cups fresh spinach 1 cup dried figs (about 16 figs or one 7-oz pkg) 1 cup whole-grain croutons 1/2 cup light honey mustard or poppy seed dressing Directions 1. To hard boil-eggs: Place eggs in saucepan large enough to hold them…
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Herbed Garden Pizza
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$$ Prep time: 30 minutes Dive into mounds of luscious vegetables smothered over a whole wheat crust, artfully seasoned with olive oil-herb blend, including basil and garlic. Serve with a side salad and simple home-made vinaigrette. Ingredients 2 tablespoons salt-free Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning Blend 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 12-inch, whole-wheat pizza crust, thin, pre-baked cooking spray 4 Roma tomatoes (thinly sliced) 1 1/2…
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Nutrition
10 Tips: Build Healthy Mealtime Habits
Preschoolers love to copy what their parents do. They mimic your table manners, your willingness to try new foods, and your preferences. Take a break from the TV or phone and build healthy mealtime habits together. Plan meals and snacks Make time for three meals and one or two snacks every day. Offer choices from each food group—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and protein foods — throughout the…
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Sweet Potato Hash with Egg
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$ Cook time: 1 hour The unique hash is made with sweet potatoes sautéed with chicken sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Top with a pan-fried egg for a delicious breakfast. Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into cubes, about 4 cups) 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 chicken sausages 1 small yellow onion (peeled and diced) 1 bell pepper…
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