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As the days get shorter and the trees change colors in many parts of the country, our seasonal produce starts to reflect deeper colors of burgundy, green and gold.  Bring that beauty inside to your kitchen table by incorporating all these colors of fall. Not only will your table look beautiful at dinnertime, but your […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian When you think of Halloween, the next word that comes to mind usually isn’t “healthy,” but it wasn’t always that way.  Historically, Halloween involved bonfires and costumes to ward off evil spirits in Ireland.  When first celebrated in the United States, it involved stories, song and dances about the harvest […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Take your family on a mini vacation without leaving your hometown!  You can explore and learn about the world through literature and foods right from the comfort of your own kitchen.  We incorporate flavors from around the world in many of our Grow Fit recipes. (In New Mexico, our schools […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Sometimes after a long day at work getting your family to sit down at the dinner table seems like a chore in itself.  So packing it up and taking it outside whether to your backyard, a local park or the beach can makes it fun for you & your kiddos! […]

Weeknights are busy during the school year, and there’s usually not nearly enough time to cook up an extravagant dinner. Here are 12 simple dinner recipes that are healthy, delicious and only require 5 ingredients (or less)! Spinach and Ravioli Salad from our Grow Fit Menu Garlic Shrimp Zoodles from So Fab Food (this one […]

By Nicole Spain Snacking is important for kids because their bellies fill up fast and they burn energy quickly.  Between meals, snacks give kids the extra boost of energy they need to keep learning, playing, climbing, jumping and just being a kid. To select healthy snacks at the grocery store; follow this easy finger counting […]

A perfect springtime macaroni salad!

You just need four simple ingredients to make this sweet and tangy Alaskan Pollock!

Warm spices bring a depth of delicious flavor to this healthy Grow Fit family dinner!

Whip up these simple baked pears for a special after-dinner treat!

This healthy and super simple recipe is great for either lunch or a quick weekday dinner. Plus, your family gets to customize their bowls to their liking!  

Parenting is tough – packing a killer lunch for your kids shouldn’t be. Here are some of our favorite lunch ideas that don’t involve intricate bento boxes or elaborate food art. Pasta Salad We know what you’re thinking: “But I don’t want to spend an hour chopping endless amounts of veggies!” Well, you don’t have […]