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The Meals Matter Blog offers advice and tips on using a positive and realistic approach for meal planning, healthy eating, feeding families and fitness. Posts are written by registered dietitians, staff and guest bloggers of the Dairy Council of California.
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Eating brightly colored fruits and dark green leafy vegetables can benefit your health, when consumed as part of an overall balanced diet. Colorful functional foods contain powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals, which can promote health and protect cells against cancer and other diseases.
This week’s featured healthy family meal and other recipes combine colorful fruits and vegetables with a variety of grains, low-fat milk and dairy products, lean meats and legumes as part of an overall healthy diet.
FEATURED HEALTHY FAMILY MEAL
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/62417
Lemon Dill Carrots
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/8159
Blues Buster Smoothie
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/14222
Other Featured Healthy Meal Recipes
Summer Squash Casserole
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/13140
Pork Kebabs with Grilled Plums and Couscous
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/60788
Avocado-Orange Salad with Romaine and Lime-Cumin Dressing
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/32085
Beef Enchiladas
http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/41715
Be sure to add these and other colorful recipes to your family meal plans and shopping list today!