WSU Extension's Food$ense Program

  With Your Favorite Noodles – soba, fettuccine or rice noodles. Add chopped kale when pasta is about 5 minutes from being done. Season with a small amount of sesame oil, sesame seeds and salt.   Quickie Kale Salad. Toss canned sliced beets with cooked fresh or frozen kale, 1-2 chopped scallions, and a grated carrot. [...]

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  Kale related to broccoli is one of the healthiest greens available. The Kale plant survives  the low temperatures of winter by producing sugars that keep it from freezing. Winter is a great time to eat Kale because the leaves can actually taste sweeter. Kale is very rich in nutrients.

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      Citrus season is here and while oranges and clementines are definitely a favorite treat  it’s time to make some room for grapefruit.  Grapefruits have a tangy sweet flavor and are very juicy. There are three major types of grapefruit white, pink and star ruby red varieties. Grapefruits  are high in  vitamin C and A.  The pink or red variety [...]

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Beans are not only tasty but are an inexpensive source of protein, fiber and vitamins. They are also very low in fat. Beans can be added to many recipes to add more flavor and protein. Using beans from a can is great, but dried beans cooked from scratch are even tastier and less expensive.     [...]

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Orange Slices, a photo by Emily Barney on Flickr. Juicy and sweet and known for its concentration of vitamin C, oranges make the perfect snack and add a special tang to many recipes. One orange contains all the daily requirements of Vitamin C. It is rich in fiber, folate, calcium and vitamin B6. Oranges best [...]

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Current recipients of the Basic Food supplement could be eligible for replacement benefits if food was destroyed by recent power outages DSHS can replace EBT benefits for recipients of Washington’s Basic Food program if food was lost due to a household disaster or misfortune, including events such as a house fire, long-term power outage, or [...]

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The parsnip looks like a white, overgrown carrot. It is sweet with a texture like a sweet potato and can be eaten raw or cooked. They are wonderful in soups and stews as well as roasted or mashed like potatoes. Because of its starchy nature, the parsnip can easily stand-in for potatoes in meal planning. [...]

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  Crepes are delicious delicate thin pancakes. Very versatile , crepes can be eaten as a savory food or a sweet treat.  Whole Grain Crepes  1 cup whole wheat flour or (1/2 cup wheat flour and 1/2 cup buckwheat flour) 1 cup low-fat milk  2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp salt In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the [...]

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Grains, especially whole grains, are an essential part of a healthy diet. All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates and some key vitamins and minerals. Grains are also naturally low in fat. All of this makes grains a healthy option. Better yet, they’ve been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, [...]

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    Need ideas for fun activities during the holiday break? How about cooking. Cooking with kids can be both delicious and educational. Kids can explore new foods, learn about nutrition, and develop math and reading skills as they measure and read directions. Kids will make good choices, taking fruits and vegetables over less nutritious foods, [...]

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