May 12, 2021
Leftovers Can Help Reduce Food Waste
Earth Day, a day we celebrate our environment and raise awareness about climate change, is celebrated on April 22nd annually. However, the need to be…
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April 15, 2021
The Many Benefits of Meatless Meals
Meatless Monday is a global campaign that aims to encourage people to eat less meat for both individual health and the health of the planet. …
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March 10, 2021
Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
How many times have you come home from a long day of work and reached for the first thing available to eat? We have all…
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June 9, 2020
Keeping Children Active and Healthy During the Summer
Do you have a hard time keeping your child entertained during the summer? Do you feel like your child is watching too much TV and…
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May 1, 2020
Food Safety and COVID-19
As the mother of a six-month-old, the daughter of two parents in the at-risk age group, a certified ServSafe food safety instructor, and an employee…
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April 1, 2020
Family Friendly Pantry Staples
How many times have you stood in front of your fridge or pantry looking for something to eat but didn’t have the ingredients you were…
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February 26, 2020
DIY Dressing
Making your own salad dressing may seem daunting, but when you get right down to it, many dressings can be easily thrown together in a…
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February 13, 2020
Are All Fats Created Equal?
When you hear the term “fat,” what comes to mind? Does this word have a negative connotation? Do you think of all the foods you…
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September 11, 2019
Roasted Vegetable Stew
The flavors of fall are sweet, spicy and comforting. Think apples, figs, squash and pumpkins. The greens are heartier, with stronger flavors than those greens…
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July 1, 2019
Start Your Summer Right with Heart Healthy Fats
June 21st marked the first day of summer! With all the fun summer activities there to help keep you moving and heart healthy, here are…
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May 28, 2019
Take a Bite of Summer with Seasonal Produce!
Enjoy your summer more with seasonal produce that is beneficial for your health, your budget and the planet!Written By: Ana Gavrilets, Fontbonne Dietetic Intern Fruits…
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March 26, 2019
Tips on Reducing Stress without Food
For many people, relying on food and eating as a form of stress relief is a common practice. This is often called emotional eating and…
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March 15, 2019
Fun Recipes to Eat Your Fruits & Veggies!
March is National Nutrition Month, which means that there are lots of tips and tricks floating around! Here is a list of some of the…
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March 12, 2019
Breakfast in the Classroom: KC Launch
Kansas City Public Schools recently launched its “Breakfast in the Classroom” program at six schools: Harold Holliday Sr. Montessori School, James Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary…
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March 8, 2019
Breakfast in the Classroom: Normandy Launch
Normandy Schools Collaborative received a $107,000 grant for its 3,300 students from Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC), a network of national education and…
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March 7, 2019
Benefits of Breakfast
Late starts, rushing around in the morning, and not being hungry cause many people to skip breakfast. But breakfast is an extremely important meal for…
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February 25, 2019
A Guide to Slow Cookers
After a long day of work, it can be exhausting to come home and have to make dinner. Most people are tired and hungry and…
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January 18, 2019
Added vs. Natural Sugar
As nutrition research emerges and new guidelines are created, one thing has remained consistent: eating excess added sugar is not great for our bodies. Because…
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January 2, 2019
Making S.M.A.R.T. New Year’s Resolutions for 2019
As we leave the holiday season behind us and spring into a new year, it’s easy to overwhelm ourselves with goals and resolutions. Making goals…
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December 17, 2018
Winter Seasonal Produce
By: Katie Jackson, RDN, LD It’s no secret that finding fresh, flavorful produce feels more challenging in the winter months. The cold weather takes away…
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December 6, 2018
Spend Winter Break with Kids in the Kitchen
Does anyone ever see a picture of families cooking together and wonder how to get your kiddos in the kitchen with you? It seems like…
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November 29, 2018
Black Bean Brownies
By: Carmen Berry, MPH, RD, LD With the holiday season upon us, you may find yourself indulging in some of your holiday favorites at parties…
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November 19, 2018
Turkey Pot Pie
By: Alice Green, Fontbonne Dietetic Intern The holidays are coming, which means we’ll be making and eating more food than we can imagine. With events…
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November 6, 2018
The Scoop about Detox Diets
By: Katie Jackson, RDN, LD Detox diets come in many different shapes and sizes and have been gaining in popularity over the last few years.…
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October 17, 2018
Veggie Packed Nachos
Football season is in full swing, which brings along the weekly question of: “what should we eat while watching the game?” This is the perfect…
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October 4, 2018
The Power of Fiber
By: Katie Jackson, RDN, LD Over the years, there have been multiple nutrients/diets/supplements to claim the nutrition buzz-word spotlight. While these topics may or may…
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September 25, 2018
To Bean or Not to Bean?
OFS staffer Katie Jackson, RDN, LD takes you more in-depth into the world of beans. What makes them essential to a healthy diet and provides…
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July 12, 2018
OFS and Summer Learning Day
Today is National Summer Learning Day and Operation Food Search (OFS) is playing a vital role in continuing and nourishing the academic growth of students…
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May 29, 2018
Maximizing Your Food Dollars
Feeding a family can be stressful, especially when on a tight budget. However, with a little know-how and advance planning, you can enjoy nutritious meals…
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May 9, 2018
Blog: Picking Produce Wisely
Eating healthy does not have to hurt your wallet, it is all about learning strategies to pick the right foods at the right place and…
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