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Be Healthy, Eat a Rainbow!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

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Be Healthy, Eat a Rainbow!

When we look at food, we see one main thing, color. The color of our food can tell us a few things about it and signals to our brains what sort of taste it may have, edibility, or even how healthy it is for us. This can help us choose the healthiest foods for our bodies as well as what kind of benefits they have for us based on the color of said food!

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Fiddleheads for Spring!

Monday, April 12, 2010

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Fiddleheads for Spring!

There are many foods that are in season right now during Spring, but one that you can only find during Spring that is a delicacy and is only around for a short time (approximately 2 weeks) starting in early April in the south up until July in colder climates like Canada are fiddleheads!

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High School Students Make Food for Astronauts!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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High School Students Make Food for Astronauts!

You’ve heard of Tang and freeze dried ice cream when it comes to food for our astronauts while they are in space. Now some high school students are trying their best to create nutritional food for the men and women who go where no one has gone before!

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Potatoes, Versatile and Nutritious

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Potatoes, Versatile and Nutritious

St. Patrick’s day is almost here and what food symbolizes Ireland better than potatoes? These starchy root vegetables are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about Irish foods but that’s not because they originate there!

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Suggestions to help get Kids to Eat

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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Suggestions to help get Kids to Eat

It can be hard to get kids to eat. They can be picky about the color, the texture, or even the fact that it’s something they just know they won’t like even if they’ve never tasted it. The “I don’t like that” response can be frustrating and worrisome to parents, especially when you’re worried about them getting enough vitamins and minerals that will help them grow.

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Valentine’s Day desserts don’t have to be unhealthy. They can even be vegan, raw, and gluten free! This chocolate mousse is lightly sweet, tasty and is packed with vitamins, minerals, and it’s full of aphrodisiac power!

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