Recipes, Nutrition, and Budget-Saving Tips
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Shop in Season
Shopping in season means selecting produce that is purchased and consumed around the time it is harvested. In season produce is not only more flavorful, but it’s a great way to lower the cost of your grocery bill. If the produce you need is not in season, try selecting a canned or frozen version. These are just as nutritious and last much longer than their fresh versions. Comparing the unit price will allow you to make the best decision for your wallet. For more information on in season produce in Idaho, visit idahopreffered.com.
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Featured RECIPES
Butternut squash is nutty, fresh, and sweet, with these flavor combinations it makes for an array of delicious recipes. Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin C, and A makes for an easy, healthy snack to prepare on the go or for dinner!
Simple and delicious, these hash brown veggie egg cups baked in a muffin tin are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack! Thawed shredded hash browns are mixed with a smidge of butter and a little salt and pepper and then pressed into the bottom of a muffin tin.
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family like cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage. A one-cup serving of this veggie is chock full of nutrients- vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium to name a few.
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Nutrition: Stretch-It Beef Taco Filling
When grocery prices are high, one way to save money is to make your ground beef go further by mixing in nutritious, budget-friendly ingredients. Not only does this help reduce the cost per meal, but it can also add fiber, B-vitamins, and flavor. Try mixing cooked lentils, black beans, chopped mushrooms, shredded zucchini, grated carrots, oats, or cooked brown rice…
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Fueling up on Protein for Dairy Month
Dairy products are worth celebrating because of their nutrition content and their cost. Dairy is an affordable way to boost protein intake. Protein is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks for muscles and tissues in the body. While the body can make some of those amino acids on its own, there are nine essential ones…
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Choose Nutrients that Protect Your Brain
Research shows that there is an association between what you eat and a healthy brain as you age. Consistently choosing foods that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber can slow the aging process of your brain which can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Other benefits are decreased brain fog and brain age, improved memory,…