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  • Healthy summer meals for kids

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    Healthy summer meals for kids

    Eating healthy during the summer can be a challenge. Kids are out of school, and many families' routines are interrupted. While all the summer activities make the days fun, they can also make it hard to stick to healthy eating habits.

  • Food allergy-friendly recipe: Sweet potato apple casserole

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    Food allergy-friendly recipe: Sweet potato apple casserole

    In the United States, 90% of all food allergic reactions are caused by just eight foods: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. It can be difficult to find ways to avoid these food allergens, especially during the holiday season.

  • Springtime Recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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    Springtime Recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    We asked the dietitians from our Get Up & Go team to offer up healthy, delicious recipes that fit the spring season. These lettuce wraps are flavorful, easy to make and a lighter alternative as the weather begins to warm up this season.

  • Easy, healthy recipe: EGGstraordinary Frittatas

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    Easy, healthy recipe: EGGstraordinary Frittatas

    Breakfast is an EGGcelent way to start the day. Why not try something simple yet extraordinarily delicious to get your kids EGGcited. Melissa Fossier, R.D.,L.D., a registered dietitian at Children’s Health℠, whips up a delicious recipe for egg frittatas. Using three different food groups, this recipe is EGGstra healthy and sure to satisfy your kids' hunger.

  • Easy-peasy pita pizza

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    Easy-peasy pita pizza

    When hunger strikes in the middle of the day, why not try something simple yet yummy. Melissa Fossier, R.D.,L.D., a registered dietitian at Children's Health, makes a pita pizza in less than 15 minutes.

  • Sweet potato turkey chili

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    Sweet potato turkey chili

    This hearty chili tastes indulgent, but it is actually good for you! The carrots and sweet potatoes pack a healthy punch with vitamin A, potassium and fiber, while the spices add flavor.

  • Easy, healthy recipe: Cauliflower rice burrito bowl

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    Easy, healthy recipe: Cauliflower rice burrito bowl

    Many families struggle to eat the recommended five fruits and vegetables a day. It is a lofty goal, and you might have to get creative to meet it. One way to do this is to make cauliflower rice. In any dish that calls for rice, you can blend cauliflower in a food processor, sauté it until soft and use it as a base for your dish.

  • Healthy pumpkin pie recipe for kids

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    Healthy pumpkin pie recipe for kids

    It sounds contradictory, but not all sweets have to be bad for you. Often, what makes sweets unhealthy is that we eat too much of them. So, when thinking about ways to keep your children healthy through the holidays, consider healthy alternatives to traditional treats, and remember to emphasize portion control at every meal, party and snack-time.

  • Springtime Recipe: Beanie Burgers

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    Springtime Recipe: Beanie Burgers

    We asked the dietitians from our Get Up & Go team to offer up healthy, delicious recipes that fit the spring season. These beanie burgers are light, tasty and a great alternative to the fast food options that many families choose.

  • Heart-healthy recipes: One day, three meals

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    Heart-healthy recipes: One day, three meals

    Foods that are good for our heart health are good for our overall health. A heart-healthy diet can help prevent or manage conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

  • Healthy mac and cheese recipe

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    Healthy mac and cheese recipe

    For many families, macaroni and cheese is a kid favorite. Making a healthier version of mac 'n cheese is an easy way to serve this crowd pleaser without all the fat and calories. Enjoy this recipe for a more nutritious way to satisfy your kids’ hunger

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