Coming to a caf near you: pink slime school lunch

Thought your school lunch was borderline yucky before? Just wait until pink slime hits the line. Even though both McDonald’s and Taco Bell have banned it from their franchises (and the U.K. has outlawed it all together), the USDA has decided to serve...

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Farmers' market fresh veggie quesadilla

As spring slowly awakens, farmer’s markets begin to come out of the woodwork and take to the streets. Take advantage of locally grown, fresh-from-the-field produce (and the increasingly nice weather), and stop by one weekend morning to pick up the fixings for the...

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The ultimate nacho wedge

Forget the bag of Tostitos you’ve got stashed in the pantry, pretties. These nachos call for a healthier scooper—a crisp, over-roasted potato wedge…topped with all the usual suspects, of course! Pile on what suits your fancy and leave off your dislikes, or add...

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2011's best leftover turkey sammie? A croque monsieur!

We think the best part of the Thanksgiving feast is the leftovers. Don’t you agree? That’s why we’re thankin’ our lucky stars that Ricky Eisen, owner of Between the Bread, is dishing up this recipe for a leftover turkey croque monsieur sandwich. Make...

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Should you nosh a lighter lunch?

A recent study says, maybe! New research revealed that people who ate a smaller lunch like, say, a portion-controlled soup or entrée, ate 250 fewer calories throughout the day (even when they ate whatever they wanted at other meals). While it’s obvious that...

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Is your caf getting healthier?

Sure, we love to complain about whatever nosh we’re being handed in the cafeteria, but studies are showing that schools are stepping up in major ways to put some healthy choices on your trays. While there’s no denying mystery meat...

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3 super easy lunchtime swaps

We all know toting your own lunch it is the way to go – you save money, conserve environmental resources and you get to choose what you’ll be chowing down on. But bringing PB&J day after day gets boring fast. Here are three...

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5 ways to make your school lunch yummy

Boring brown bags are sooo last year. Nutritionist and wellness coach Jackie Keller shared her secrets for making your midday meal amazing. PB&J with a Twist Start with a wheat wrap. Spread 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter on it. Cut up a...

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I don't eat lunch at school. Should I?

During the week, I don't eat lunch at school. Sometimes I'll get a small snack from our school's spirit shop, but that's it. Does it affect my health if I don't eat lunch five out of seven days of the week? With the distraction...

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Delectable DIY pizza

Ordering Papa John’s is easy, I’ll give ya that, but Papa’s pies can’t hold a candle to a scrumptious (semi-)homemade pizza. Grabbing already made dough is an easy way to put this dinner-making process in fast forward. You should be...

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