Nutrition

What is MyPlate?

Remember the Food Guide Pyramid? It first evolved in Sweden in the 1970s and was adapted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1992. A lot has changed since the Food Pyramid…

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Celebrate National Smoothie Day with this Delicious Recipe

This easy banana strawberry smoothie is packed with vitamins and protein. Fruit-filled smoothies can be a refreshing treat or breakfast, but Nutrition Education Specialist Jamie Palefsky says to make sure…

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Celebrate National Hummus Day with this Recipe

While traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, this version from NTFB’s Nutrition Services team relies on white beans. You’ll get that same traditional hummus taste plus 7 grams of protein…

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Celebrate Zucchini Bread Day with this Recipe from NTFB’s Nutrition Team

These veggie-based muffins are the perfect healthy breakfast or treat with no added sugar. Photo courtesy Adobe Stock. Servings: 12 Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour…

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Celebrating National Nutrition Month®

North Texas Food Bank’s Nutrition Services team provides free nutrition and culinary education to neighbors. Nutrition Education Specialist Quyen Pham teaches neighbors how to make a beet salad as part…

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Don’t Forget To Prune Blackberry Bushes

Prep for garden success by pruning during the dormant season. Plus, find out which crop is a good one to plant now. Blackberries are a sweet summer treat and are…

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Snack Healthy with These Apple-Based Recipes

Add these easy recipes to your routine during National Nutrition Month. Whether or not you live by the motto, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” there’s no doubt…

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Healthy Snacking Tips for the New Year

Incorporate fruits, veggies and other healthy eats into your routine with these tips from a Nutrition Education Specialist. Who doesn’t love snacking? According to research, snacking can be beneficial, providing energy…

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Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice

NTFB’s Nudge Pantry Program encourages neighbors to eat nutritiously at 74 different partner locations. Neighbors visiting the Local Good Center and other North Texas Food Bank Feeding Partners may know that chickpeas…

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Fall Recipe: Butternut Squash Cajun Fries

Use seasonal produce to put a healthy twist on the traditional side. Pumpkins aren’t the only squash to add to your lineup this fall. Butternut squash, which is technically a…

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