Question I have started noticing more coconut oil at the grocery store and have heard it is better for you than a lot of other oils. Is that true? Answer I've also noticed that coconut oil seems to be catching on these days. Coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat, which is a higher percentage than butter (about 64% saturated fat), beef fat...

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The dips are here!!!  Check out our delicious Chipotle Pepper and Ricotta Fruit dips, both fantastic recipes for a quick afternoon snack.  You can find both recipes on YouTube too!   Tell us, which one are you going to try first? Original Recipe from the National Dairy Council Chipotle Pepper Dip Makes 5 servings (1/2 cup, per serving ) Prep Time: 10 min Cook...

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DIPS ARE COMING!  ARE YOU READY??? Our dips, savory and sweet are almost ready to debut! Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information for teens, parents and educators that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more information visit www.bestteendiets.org ...

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Hello friends!  Today something about this picture just hit the right spot.   It's so easy to fall back into our comfort zones, which is why we can always use a cheerful reminder to take a leap out of the water.  Happy Friday!   Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free...

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If you're a parent of school-age kids, you're probably no stranger to brown bananas and smashed sandwiches aging in the bottom of your child's backpack. By the end of the school year, most kids are tired of eating the same bag lunch day after day at school. Even peanut butter and jelly sandwiches can grow old. Summer brings a change of weather and...

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Happy Friday once again friends.  We are here today to let you know that our partner site is now on Pinterest.  You can find recipes (like chocolate covered bananas) and how-to's (like making your own breakfast sandwiches for those days on the go) and more.  Add this to your weekly reading list -- you don't want to miss out on these delicious looking recipes! PSSSSTT... Hey,...

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By Kristi Tamaki, RD / Best Teen Diets Contributor Good fats, bad fats, low-fat, fat-free.... All these terms can send us into a tornado of confusion.  There was a time in my life when I thought that eating a salad plain, without any dressing and piled high with veggies and topped with some form of protein would be the best for me, even...

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Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (any variety — white or golden, red, or black)  Olive oil (optional)  2 cups liquid, such as broth or water 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) Tools Fine mesh strainer 2-quart saucepan with lid Spoon Instructions 1. Measure quinoa and liquid. Measure out 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups liquid. 2. Rinse the quinoa. Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer, and rinse thoroughly with...

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Whether you need an update on your old tuna melt recipe or you are looking for a tuna melt sandwich recipe for the first time, we've got you covered.  This was a new recipe for us, but it turned out delicious (we served it up to our team for lunch!) not to mention, canned tuna is so easy to keep on hand for...

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