Tip of the Week from the USDA

Tip: Protein snack ideas.

Protein snack ideas.

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Wrap sliced, low-sodium deli turkey or ham around an apple wedge. Store unsalted nuts in the pantry or peeled, hard-cooked (boiled) eggs in the refrigerator to enjoy any time.

Tips for choosing Protein Foods. Snack idea: Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread

Have you gotten enough exercise yet today?  You can eat a snack if you get up and dance to New Orleans's own Neville Brothers performing "Big Chief"

Tip: Short on time? Eating Enough Veggies?

Tip: Short on time?

In general:

• Buy fresh vegetables in season. They cost less and are likely to be at their peak flavor.
• Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking in the microwave.
• Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens and add baby carrots or grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes. Buy packages of veggies such as baby carrots or celery sticks for quick snacks.
• Use a microwave to quickly “zap” vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be baked quickly this way.
• Vary your veggie choices to keep meals interesting.
• Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. 

Read the full article at https://www.choosemyplate.gov/vegetables-tips#