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Spinach Dip

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Looking for a nutritious appetizer or snack? This Spinach Dip is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients!

  • High in protein from cottage cheese
  • Loaded with vitamins and minerals from spinach
  • A great source of calcium for bone health
  • Creamy, delicious, and lower in fat than many traditional dips

Serve with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips for a satisfying snack everyone will enjoy.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Simple ingredient swaps can add nutrition while keeping great taste!

 Give this nutritious dip a try and let us know what you think!

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Spinach dip recipe on a platter with a side of crackers, sliced cucumbers, and carrots.
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  1. In a food processor add the cottage cheese and blend till smooth. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Greek yogurt to the cottage cheese mixture and combine.
  3. Add the red onion, water chestnuts, grated carrots, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until combined and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Place spinach dip in and serving bowl and serve with baby carrots, cucumbers and whole wheat crackers.
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Spinach Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 tablespoon (97g) servings per container 24 Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 240 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 62 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 216 mg 4 %

Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper and Scallion Slaw

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Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes! This Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw combines tender citrus-soy marinated tilapia with a crisp, colorful slaw featuring cucumber, red pepper, scallions, and a hint of sesame. It’s a light, healthy meal packed with bold flavor and just the right amount of crunch.


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2 5 oz fillets
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2 5 oz fillets
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  1. Prepare the Marinade:
  2. In a shallow dish, combine all ingredients through the olive oil. Add fillets (covering both sides) and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Slaw:
  4. Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (the longer it marinates, the spicier it gets).
  5. For Cooking:
  6. Heat skillet to medium high. Add fish to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Plate the tilapia and top with the red pepper and scallion slaw.
Recipe Notes

Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 fillet servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 30 g Vitamin D 4 mcg 20 % Calcium 46 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 727 mg 15 %

Paradise Pops

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These tropical fruit pops are a refreshing way to stay hydrated while enjoying vitamins, fiber, and potassium. The combination of colorful fruits and coconut water creates a naturally sweet treat that supports a healthy lifestyle and cools you off on a hot summer day!

Remember, if you don’t have a popsicle mold, you can easily blend this together and place in a freezer safe container and create a fruit sorbet!


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8 popsicles
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  1. Add coconut water to a pitcher, stir in honey and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
  2. Let fruit thaw slightly before slicing. Slice thinly or dice small enough to fit into popsicle mold.
  3. Place fruit into popsicle mold, filling about ¾ full
  4. Pour the coconut water mixture over the fruit to fill mold completely.
  5. Add the lid to popsicle mold, freeze for one hour before adding the popsicle sticks.
  6. Continue freezing for 6-8 hours (or overnight).
  7. Tip: to remove popsicles from mold, you may need to soak mold in warm water for 30-60 seconds.
  8. Tip: This recipe can also be blended and frozen to make a fruit sorbet
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Paradise Pops Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 popsicle (133g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 50 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 15 mg 1 % Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 10 mg 0 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 209 mg 4 %

Blackberry Mocktail

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Texas blackberries are in season and available now. This refreshing blackberry drink is guaranteed to be on repeat this spring. The blackberries bring a slight tartness, while the honey adds a smooth sweetness. Paired with zero-sugar soda, you have a 35-calorie treat.

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  1. Combine black berries, lemon juice, and honey with a splash of ginger ale in a shaker and muddle. If you do not have a shaker or muddler, a glass jar and a wooden spoon work great.
  2. Pour mocktail through a strainer over ice.
  3. Fill remainder of glass with ginger ale. Garnish with whole blackberries.
Recipe Notes

Blackberry Mocktail Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 glasses servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 35 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 60 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 11 mg 0 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 77 mg 2 %

Roasted Veggie Barley Bowl

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This Roasted Veggie Barley Bowl features barley, an ancient grain that’s naturally high in fiber and rich in beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that supports heart health.

Barley’s nutty flavor pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables, making this a simple, satisfying way to add more whole grains and fiber to your plate during Heart Health Month. Small swaps, like choosing ancient grains, can make a big impact over time.


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4 1.5 cup servings
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Grain Base
Roasted Vegetables
Simple Lemon Dressing
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Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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  1. Rinse barley under cold water.
  2. Combine barley and broth in a saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30–40 minutes until tender.
  4. Drain excess liquid if needed; set aside.
  5. While the barley is cooking, preheat oven to 400°F.
  6. Toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper.
  7. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
  8. Roast 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
  9. While the barley and vegetables are cooking whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, and garlic.
  10. Combine cooked barley and roasted vegetables.
  11. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  12. Top with feta.
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Barley Bowl Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/2 cups (359g) 4 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 330 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 49 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 11 g 39 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 9 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 90 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 400 mg 8 %