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Spice It Up in the New Year - MyPlate Holiday Makeover Week 8

January 06, 2014 David Herring, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team offers the final “Makeover Monday” recipe this week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page. I love mushrooms and could probably eat them every day. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, textures, and flavors and can be worked into every meal. On their own...

Food and Nutrition

Cheers to Good Health with MyPlate - MyPlate Holiday Makeover Week 7

December 30, 2013 Elizabeth Rahavi, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6th. With two little ones in the house, I’m always looking for ways that I can introduce them to new flavors and textures of foods and beverages. This Sparkling New...

Food and Nutrition

Lighten Up Your Holiday Dessert with MyPlate - MyPlate Holiday Makeover Week 6

December 23, 2013 Jean Altman, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6 th. I was first introduced to banana pudding, a traditional southern dessert, during the holidays when I moved to Virginia from North Dakota. It tasted great, but...

Food and Nutrition

MyPlate Holiday 10 Tips - Make Healthier Holiday Choices

December 20, 2013 Donna Johnson-Bailey, Acting Director of Public Affairs, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6 th. This holiday season, the nutritionists at the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion have shared some of their favorite holiday recipes during our MyPlate...

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MyPlate Holiday Makeover - Week 5

December 16, 2013 Julie Obbagy, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6 th. We love serving cranberry sauce as a sweet side with our holiday meals -- but, traditional cranberry sauce can be a little too sweet. This year we decided to...

Food and Nutrition

MyPlate Holiday Leftovers - MyPlate Holiday Makeover Week 4

December 09, 2013 Eve Essery Stoody, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6 th. Our family loves the savory flavors of traditional holiday meals. However, after a few rounds of leftovers, it’s great to be able to mix things up with a new...

Food and Nutrition

Haga Rendir su Presupuesto de Alimentos Durante Los Días Festivos

December 03, 2013 Audrey Rowe, Administradora del Servicio de Alimentos y Nutrición del USDA

Los días festivos son una buena ocasión para reunirse con familia y amigos. Pero cuando no se cuenta con tiempo y el presupuesto es limitado, preparar comidas saludables se convierte en un reto. Teniendo esto en cuenta, el USDA ofrece consejos saludables con el interés de ofrecer alternativas...

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Stretching a Holiday Food Budget during the Busy Holiday Season

December 03, 2013 Audrey Rowe, Food and Nutrition Service Administrator

Holiday celebrations are a great time to gather with family and friends. But when you’re on a tight budget and pressed for time, it can be challenging to prepare a nutritious, timely meal for your loved ones. With that in mind, USDA offers these healthy tips for creating low-cost meals your whole...

Food and Nutrition

Reinvent Your Holiday Stuffing With MyPlate - MyPlate Holiday Makeover Week 3

December 02, 2013 Melissa Ciampo, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6 th. Looking back, my fondest childhood memories took place during the holidays. I remember the smell of food cooking from the oven, the sound of the football game...

Food and Nutrition

Makeover Your Holiday Meals with MyPlate! - Week 2

November 25, 2013 Elaine McLaughlin, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6 th. This recipe was originally created for another festive day. But everyone loved “green-mash” potatoes so much that this family favorite became part of our...

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