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Easy to prepare recipes, fun activities, snack ideas, and healthy tips to help you and your family stay fit.
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Snack and Act Ideas
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January

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Week 1-Mellow Mango Pops

   

Week 2-Orange Frost

   

Week 3-Bell Pepper Nachos

   

Week 4-Cucumbers in Herb Yogurt

   

Week 5-Wiggle Finger Wonderfuls

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February

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Week 1-Banana Push-ups

   

Week 2-Mushroom Buttons

   

Week 3-Nacho Potatos Snacks

   

Week 4-Crockpot Caramel Apples

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March

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Week 1-Cottage Cheese Dip w/Cauliflower

   

Week 2-Crispy Apple Coleslaw

   

Week 3-Carrot and Raisin Sunshine Salad

   

Week 4-Spring Salad with Dressing

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April

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Week 1-Creamy Thai Dip

   

Week 2-Avocado Wrap Up

   

Week 3-Pineapple-Banana Yogurt Pops

   

Week 4-Grape Tomato Picnic Pleasers

     
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May

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Week 1-Strawberries in a Cloud

   

Week 2-Roasted Asparagus

   

Week 3-Go Anywhere Rhubarb Squares

   

Week 4-Spinach Bites

   

Week 5-Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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June

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Week 1-Potato & Green Bean Salad

   

Week 2-Peach Cobbler

   

Week 3-Fresh Apricot Dessert Topping

   

Week 4-Tangy Limeade

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July

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Week 1-Garlicky Corn on the Cob

   

Week 2-Canteloupe Soup Cooler

   

Week 3-Watermelon Slush

   

Week 4-BlueBerry Gems

   

Week 5-Cherries and Cashews

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August

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Week 1-Papaya Boats

   

Week 2-Fresh Raspberry Crisp

   

Week 3-Honeydew Summer Salad Wedges

   

Week 4-Cream of Nectarine Soup

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September

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Week 1-Plum-Berry Cobbler

   

Week 2-Oven Fried Vegetable Sticks

   

Week 3-Fire and Ice Tomatoes

   

Week 4-Open-Faced Radish Sandwiches

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October

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Week 1-Apple Pocket Pie

   

Week 2-Veggie Stuffed Tomatoes

   

Week 3-Fruity Carrot Slaw

   

Week 4-Homemade Salsa

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November

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Week 1-Pumpkin Custard

   

Week 2-Microwave Maple-filled Pears

   

Week 3-Sweet Potatos Oven Fries

   

Week 4-Winter Crisp

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December

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Week 1-Grapefruit and Berry Smoothie

   

Week 2-Tangerine Kiwifruit Salad

   

Week 3-Kiwi Pizza

   

Week 4-Tangy Broccoli Salad

     
 

These materials are available through the Iowa Nutrition Network that is a partnership of public agencies, private organizations, and communities dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles among all Iowans, particularly among low-income individuals and families. The Network members believe that good food choices and physical activity are essential to maintaining and improving health. Primary funding for the Iowa Nutrition Network comes from the USDA Food Stamp Program.

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Last updated: 9/1/08
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