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Avocado Nutrition

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Did you know that an avocado is a fruit?  They also are a source of dietary fiber, potassium, and folate.   The serving size for avocados is pretty small, roughly 1 ounce or a quarter of an avocado.   While these green fruits pack a punch with 50 calories per serving, they are a good addition to chili or a salad.   Check out the nutrition highlights of an avocado below!

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Look through our recipe collections on a few healthy recipes that highlight avocados.  Check out our Bean and Avocado Wrap Video for some inspiration!

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How to Slice an Avocado

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Avocados are a great addition to any meal.  They provide a nice texture, color, and flavor to any salad, dip, or sandwich.  However, slicing into an avocado can seem a little difficult.

Check this video out for a quick, easy, and proper way to slice one up for your meal tonight!

Remember to always wash your produce before preparing to help prevent foodborne illness.

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Building a Better Lunch- New Video!

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Looking for a nutritious, delicious and far from boring lunch for you or your kiddo? Look no further because in the video below we have three lunch box pairing suggestions that will help you start off the school year right. 

The Picky Eater: This particular lunch is a fun way to get the kid who doesn’t like to eat their veggies to venture out! It contains savory Veggie Tots and PB&J Rolls which are both fun and healthy twists on classic lunch foods.IMG_1291

The All-Star Athlete: Protein and complex carbohydrates are essential for an athlete. This delicious Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich, will help them perform at their best level in the classroom and on the field by providing them the calories and nutrients for sustainable energy.IMG_1292

The Adventurous Eater: For the experimental, fearless ones out there this lunch box is built to satisfy your taste for adventure! It begins with a Going Greek Dip which is full of flavor and can be used as an appetizer too! Thank you – Carina Greenfield, TTU Dietetic Intern

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https://youtu.be/eGg_wgDUCQ4

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Start the School Year Off Right

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Can you believe kids will be starting school in a few weeks? Summer has flown by and it’s time to get back into a daily routine. Some people think it is impossible to prepare a nutritious lunch during busy mornings but below are a few tricks.

What does a healthy lunch consists of? 

What Makes a Healthy Lunch-

 

Prep vegetables and fruits the night before- This will help save time and research has shown that kids eat more fruits and vegetables when fruits and veggies are already cut up.

Add in healthy sides– Examples: unsweetened applesauce, 2% cheese sticks, flax crackers, and salsa, nuts, low-fat greek yogurt, and fruit and veggie cups. A homemade cookie or whole-grain fig cookie is a-ok as a treat on some days.

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Use portion boxes– There are many lunch boxes on the market that help keep portions in check. Get your kids involved in the process of picking out what foods go into each compartment to keep them excited.  Examples: Bentology or EcolunchboxScreen Shot 2015-08-10 at 10.59.42 AM

Think outside the sandwich- Variety is key for both kids and adults to eat healthily. Try a wrap, pasta salad, black bean tacos, or a PB& C (peanut butter and dried cherries on a bagel flat).

Here are a few Dinner Tonight recipes that make great lunches! Enjoy and be on the lookout for new lunch recipes!

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