Cook Dry Beans in 3 Easy Steps:
❁ Sort and Rinse - Sort to remove stones, seeds or damaged beans. Rinse well to remove dust.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ rinse grapes under cool running water.
❁ cut grapes in half or smaller to reduce the chance of choking.
■ Leave grapes on the stem but remove any grapes that are shriveled, brown, or moldy.
❁ Depending on the variety of grape, raisins (dried grapes) become dark brown or golden.
❁ Look for tightly-sealed containers or covered bulk bins. Raisins should feel soft and pliable.
❁ Store raisins in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place.
❁ For eating fresh, choose table grapes. They have thinner skins and are sweet and juicy. Grapes grown for juice or wine have thicker skins and much more sugar.
❁ Look for firm, plump grapes that are firmly attached to green, flexible stems.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ pour milk into glasses to drink with a meal.
❁ shake or blend a smoothie.
❁ stir milk into pudding mix and add fruit.
■ Keep fresh milk refrigerated as much as possible - as soon as you take it home and right after each use.
including protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins A, D, B2, B3 and B12.
❁ Look for a date on the package to help you know how soon to use it.
❁ Milk sold in larger cartons and jugs is usually cheaper per ounce. Buy only the amount you can use before it spoils, or plan to freeze any extra.
❁ Powdered milk may cost the least.
■ Greens are best when refrigerated with a little moisture and airflow. Cover greens with a damp paper towel in an open container or make holes in a plastic bag (20 holes in a medium bag). Some greens are sold in plastic boxes with holes. Use greens within 7 to 10 days for best quality.
