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10 Mexican Foods to Try for Better Health

9/17/2022

Pumpkin, chia seeds, cactus, and chocolate - Who knew?!!

Read the article by Krista Linares, MPH, RDN, from Healthline.

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The 8 Most Nutritious Nightshade Fruits and Vegetables

9/15/2022

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What are nightshade fruits and veggies?
Nightshade fruits and vegetables are a broad group of plants from the Solanaceae family. Nightshade plants contain poisonous alkaloids, one called solanine.
While ingesting nightshade plants can be fatal, fruits and vegetables in this same classification of plant — many of which you’ll find at your local grocery store — are actually safe to eat.
This is because the amount of this toxic compound is lowered to nontoxic levels once the fruits and vegetables ripen. Still, the leaves and berries of the deadly nightshade plant are toxic and shouldn’t be consumed.
Find out exactly which of the nightshades are the most nutritious.

- Brian Krans, Healthline

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Plan, Purchase & Prepare

9/1/2022

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Know the three P's: Plan, Purchase and Prepare
Practice these P’s to make tasty, good-for-you meals that are pocketbook friendly.
Plan:

Plan meals and snacks for the week around a set budget.
Find quick and easy recipes in the MyKitchen section of yumpower.com.
Include meals that will "stretch" expensive food items (stews, casseroles, stir-fried dishes).
Make a grocery list.
Check for sales and coupons in the local paper or online and consider discount stores.

Purchase:

Buy groceries when you’re not hungry and not too rushed on time.
Stick to your list and avoid aisles that don’t contain items on your list.
Buy store brands if cheaper.
Find and compare unit prices listed on shelves to get the best price.
Purchase some items in bulk or as family packs which usually cost less.
Choose fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables and canned vegetables with less salt.
Pre-cut fruits and vegetables, individual cups of yogurt and instant rice and hot cereal are convenient but usually cost more than those that require a bit more prep time.
Good low-cost items available all year include: Protein — beans (garbanzo, black, cannellini); vegetables — carrots, greens, potatoes; and fruit — apples, bananas

Prepare:

Some meal items can be prepared in advance; pre-cook on days when you have time.
Double or triple up on recipes and freeze meal-sized containers of soups and casseroles or divide into individual portions.
Try a few meatless meals by substituting with beans and peas or try "no-cook" meals like salads.
Incorporate leftovers into another meal.
Be creative with fruits and vegetables and use them in different ways during the week.

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Free, Self-paced, Online Nutrition Education

8/31/2022

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EatFresh.org's mini nutrition education online course teaches you how to (1) Eat for Health, (2) Save Money on Groceries, and (3) Cook Easy, Tasty Meals. What have you got to lose?

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