Ready for an easy weeknight meal that is a little bit different, but not so different the whole family will be too chicken to try it? Today, Captain Create has a recipe for Dragon Noodles! They originated in the Shandong Province in China, and are named that because the long thin noodles look a bitContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Dragon Noodles with Lime Shrimp”
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Recipe of the Week: Asparagus Pasta Salad
Spring is officially here! Lots of new vegetables are starting to grow and one of the easiest to eat is asparagus! Its crunchy and green tasting when its raw, like fresh peas, and cooks quickly on the grill, in the oven, or in a frying pan. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you canContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Asparagus Pasta Salad”
Top 5 Ways to Upgrade a Can of Tuna!
Folks often overlook these little cans of tasty fish, and they are missing out on a lot of opportunity! Tuna in a can is easy to keep in your pantry, lasts a long time, is low-cost, and is a great source of low-calorie protein! There are an endless amount of recipes that take advantage ofContinue reading “Top 5 Ways to Upgrade a Can of Tuna!”
Around the World in 80 Plates: Kyrgyzstan
Captain Create has taken a balloon ride to find wild apples in Kyrgyzstan! The country is located high in the mountains of central Asia and used to be a crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road, which connected Asia and Europe to trade goods like spices, foods, porcelain, and most famously, ChineseContinue reading “Around the World in 80 Plates: Kyrgyzstan”
Let’s Eat!! // MyPlate Guide to School Lunch
Eating a balanced and healthy school lunch is possible whether you bring your own food from home, or eat at the school cafeteria! The trick is to include foods from as many food groups as you can. Learn about each of the 5 food groups below: If you eat school lunch, each of these foodContinue reading “Let’s Eat!! // MyPlate Guide to School Lunch”
Superstar Meals! // Tips from MyPlate
Do you know what it means to be a superstar? It means you’re exceptional! The difference between GOOD and EXCEPTIONAL is usually small. Superstars remember to do the little things that make a difference in the long run. We can have exceptional health when we choose to make simple, healthy choices every day. Follow theseContinue reading “Superstar Meals! // Tips from MyPlate”
Sipping and Slurping // Fantastic Fruity Drinks
Staying hydrated is an important way to keep your body strong and healthy! Water and other fluids give you energy, keep your muscles working, and help you think better. Water is the healthiest way to hydrate your body. Watch this video for some quick tips on making water flavorful…without the extra sugar! Fruit is aContinue reading “Sipping and Slurping // Fantastic Fruity Drinks”
“Mom, Can I Get Some More?!” // Healthy BBQ Sides
Who loves barbecues? Who loves all the different kinds of food at barbecues? Have you ran out of room for all the food you want to try? I know I have! Making healthy choices can be difficult at these kinds of parties. But with a few simple tips, you’ll have no problem at all. TipContinue reading ““Mom, Can I Get Some More?!” // Healthy BBQ Sides”
Creative Fruit Creations
The blog has a ton of fun recipes that use fruit. What one will you try next? Find more fruity creations under the Recipes tab!
Fruity Foods
The last MyPlate food group left to highlight is FRUIT! It’s the perfect month to talk about fruit because May is when more fruit starts to be in season. 🍒🥑🍍🍇🍑🍉🍋🍓 Fruit is nature’s dessert. In addition to being delicious, fruits are loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help you stay energized, free from sickness,Continue reading “Fruity Foods”
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